Thursday Thoughts 5.10.12

1.  There's nothing wrong with this country that canceling American Idol wouldn't fix.2.  What is it about water sports that makes me think i'm still just 17?3.  Trucks in the left lane make me instantly crazy.4.  I still can't figure out how to get internet explorer for my MAC.5.  You all know that we see what you view on social cam, right?
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – May 6, 2012

We started our summer worship schedule yesterday - hard to find a seat, but wow!  the energy in the room was amazing.We opened yesterday with Brenton Brown's Joyful.After our call to worship we sang  You Lifted Me Out, Arise, Come Ye Sinners, Breathe, and How Deep the Father's Love for Us.Our offering song was a new song from Hillsong United called Search My Heart.Communion coming up this week - and our kids are leading in worship!  Love it when the kids lead.
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Friday Favorites 5.4.12

1.  Favorite movie trailer - Wowzer[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8evyE9TuYk?rel=0]2.  Favorite "if only..." - [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzsBwnv_dAg?rel=0]3.  Favorite website - the doghouse diaries -4.  Favorite pic of my boys - Took it last year - seems to capture the differences in personalities between the three ...5.  Favorite line from upcoming Sunday morning worship service - "With all my heart, and all my soul, with all i am, Lord I will follow You"
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Thursday Thoughts 5.3.12

1.  Our parking lot - still one of the top 5 most dangerous places to be during carpool.2.  Sour Jelly Beans3.  We went to Brusters the other night.  They were out of HALF of the flavors listed.4.  It's hot outside.5.  Go Dawgs.
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Videos from Palm Sunday

Here are the three videos that we produced from Palm Sunday.  Voice-over by Adam Manasco, Lauren Roberts, and myself.[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/41201543 w=451&h=250][vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/41201544 w=451&h=250][vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/41201545 w=451&h=250]
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Not Guilty Anymore

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/87743143/JS%20Blog/Site/Flash_Stuff_files/player.swf http://sample.mp3Haven't posted a tune from Oak Mountain worship services in a while.  This was our offering song from our Easter Sunday morning services - Not Guilty Anymore by Aaron Keyes.  Fantastic tune - and what a great reminder of the grace given to us, in Christ.In case you're interested - the band is:Drums - Chris ForrestBass - Drew Taylor,Electric Guitars - Josh Vigneulle and Jack Swaim,Acoustic Guitar - Ben BurgessPercussion - Michael SoutherlandVocals - Kristen Williams, Carlee Green, and Mandy Sears
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Friday Favorites 4.27.12

1.  Favorite thing i've seen a cat do - i still hate cats, but this is funny[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRBH21IvSrc?rel=0]2.  Favorite song to listen to on Thursday - Check this out - it's from Beethoven's 7th symphony, mvt 2.  Oh yeah - he wrote it completely deaf too....[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgHxmAsINDk?rel=0]3.  Favorite song to listen to on Friday - Now check this out, from the greatest rock and roll band ever.  I could geek out, telling you how great of  a drummer Neal Peart is, but I'm not going to.[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuL_euRslTc?rel=0]4.  Favorite weekly scene from West Wing - Have you considered getting the series on DVD yet?[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7HxDB9kLU?rel=0]5.…
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Thursday Thoughts 4.26.12

1.  One of the top 5 most dangerous places in the world is our church parking lot when moms are late for carpool.2.  Feels like winter is right around the corner.3.  When was the last time you spent 30 minutes on Facebook or Twitter and came away thinking "whew!  I feel so much more connected now."4.  Sometimes sour jelly beans.5.  I couldn't be more thankful for my wife, and the passion she has for teaching music and biblical truths to Oak Mountain's kids.
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Monday Morning Recap for Sunday – April 22, 2012

Two new songs this past weekend at Oak Mountain!We opened yesterday with Search My Heart by Hillsong.After our call to worship we sang Shelter, Hosanna (Hillsong), Jesus Paid it All, and Saviour King.Our offering song was also a new tune from Paul Baloche called The Same Love.Our kids lead us in worship this Sunday with Esther-Ordinary Faith at both services, 9 and 10:45.  Be sure and join us.
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