I'm moving! (well my blog is moving)

This will be my final post on blogspot. I am going to keep this site on the web but will be doing future writing at:

www.weshumble.typepad.com/


See you there!

Friday Night at the Midland!

Tonight we took the church to the Midland! We sang, we prayed and we worshiped. This night was to be all about Him. Here are some pictures to tell the story.

So it is Thursday and it is "Evening of worship" eve! Tomorrow evening our church will gather with other people from Central Ohio and we will worship God in the historic Midland Theatre.

Practices are nearly over, guitars have been restrung, drums have been tuned and we are ready to go. Today is moving equipment from the church day followed by an evening practice. Tomorrow the technology side will be added and tomorrow evening we hope to see a lot of people in the seats. It would be nice to fill this place but not have to turn anyone away. It seats close to 1200 so we will see how it goes.

Don't be late because I have a feeling that people are going to get there early. According to the sign you can go Saturday and hear the Ink Spots! I think I'll stick with Newark Naz. Worship on Friday night!

See you at 8:00 p.m. (Click on the first picture and see if you can find me in it. No I am not sitting on the bench in front of the Midland but I am in the picture. I took these this morning.)

Quick Trip to Nashville

Today Bill W. and I drove to Nashville to help Levi get home from college. This afternoon we visited an old friend of Bill's who is now running a studio on Music Row. Dan Mitchell was a gracious host and took time to show us through the studio introducing us to engineers, artists and producers along the way.

Our final introduction along the tour was to an older gentleman by the name of Bob Johnston. This salty old guy (74) produced some major albums through the years. These would include many of Bob Dylan's albums from 1965 through 72 or so. Johnny Cash's Folsom Prison Blues and San Quentin live albums, two of Leonard Cohen's albums, The Byrds, Willie Nelson, Barbara Streisand, and Andy Williams to name a few. Once we got him started the stories flowed freely. If you would like to know more about Bob check out this interview online: http://mixonline.com/recording/interviews/audio_bob_johnston/

Here are a few pictures from our time there today.

This would be Bob Johnston who doesn't look too bad given his life experiences!

Letting it go for Good!

So the balloons from yesterday's services were on the floor by the time I checked in at 5:30 this morning. Hopefully the resolve of those who released 600 balloons over the 3 services will last longer than the hot air in the balloons.

Well, I hope those of you who read this blog will find this to be a great week. I hope it is productive and that you are in a place where your relationships are strengthening and not declining.

Remember to let your anger go and be like Jesus every chance you get.

Quit horsing around: Making the most of everyday!

From my first memories of childhood I was around horses. This picture is one taken of my father probably around the time I was born. While visiting someone in the church he jumped on this horse for a quick ride. (and a picture)

It reminds me of the seasons of our lives. Nothing lasts forever. The last church I pastored was in the country and I had horses. (1987 -1990) I remember when I became aware that I would possibly be moving on to another ministry away from this wonderful country setting in Pennsylvania that I would try to soak up every time I saddled the horse and rode. I wanted to embrace the moment, the views and I can still take you to a spot where I remembering pausing one spring morning just a ten minute ride from the barn where I could see for about ten or twenty miles in every direction. I realized I would never have this opportunity on a daily basis again. I tried to inhale that moment and take it in with all my senses. I have never forgotten the sight, sounds, smell and feel of that moment.

Are you making the most of your life? Are you embracing each day, your family, your job, your relationships and anything else that comes to mind as an opportunity that will one day be lost or perhaps never be there for you again. Relationships change. Our kids that once were little get older and move on. Our health which is reasonably good today may change tomorrow so let us seize the day. Seize the moments that are around us and live them to the fullest.

The best thing happened this week. I played racquetball with somebody from the church that I hardly knew at all and found out he has a farm and seven horses. I offered to become a farm hand on my days off! Seriously I hope to be spending some time back in the country. In fact, one of these days I may move out into this beautiful countryside that surrounds the city of Newark! I'm thinking the place might need to have a barn! Here are a couple of options! Too bad they are not in Licking County!

Saturday Night Blues

This Saturday evening I ventured out beyond the walls of my comfortable family room, (an ironic term considering that I sit in this room by myself 98% of the time) and the relative ease of my favorite chair for an evening of friendship and great blues music.

What you are looking at in the picture is the cafe located in the Vineyard on Cooper Road in Columbus. Jerry Loos and his band were just incredible and I hope to go back again. It was fun being with Tim B. and John B. and just hanging out. WARNING: Use moderation when drinking the low-carb ice drinks at this cafe.

Another Saturday evening monumental event was the crowning of the Granville Christian Academy Spring Formal Queen. My daughter came home with a tiara on her head but somehow I missed it at 11:45 at night so I was told about it at church on Sunday by someone else! That's the way love goes I guess.


Today I spent most of my day in the office and I enjoyed every minute of it. Sometimes it is a gift to have a day of uninterrupted work. Well I am rambling so I will quit for the night and try to find something deep and philosophical to write about next time.

Oh by the way this Sunday we are going to take a look at murder and anger from Jesus perspective. It might be a good idea to go ahead and start dealing with any unresolved conflicts, hatred or contempt for others you have laying around! Don't say you weren't warned. (smile)