I wasn't going to tell this story, because drawing attention to myself was not the point.
Two weeks ago, I played bass for Sunday worship. We did Matt Redman's song "Undignified" which draws its words from the time one of King David's wives rebuked him for dancing in worship, and he retorted, "I'll become even more undignified than this!"
In my book, if you're going to do a song, you'd better mean it. So as I hammered out the bass line, I starting prancing (I can't call it dancing) along the length of the back of the stage. Finally, I dropped to my knees, then got on my back, and started spinning in circles. The spinning caused me to become unplugged, but I never noticed -- I was busy. One shoe unexpectedly went flying through the air, so I deliberately followed it with the other one. As I followed its path I thought, "Oh no, it's going to hit one of the singers!" Thankfully, the shoes made a good arc just over their heads, dropping in front of the stage.
And that is the end of my story.
Technorati Tags: worship
The beat goes on, but I'm so wrong!
The beat goes on, but I'm so wrong!
Posted by: Chris | August 03, 2008 at 06:02 PM
Ha ha!
Posted by: Jon | August 03, 2008 at 07:24 PM
Man. You'd better watch yourself. Haven't you seen the South Park Butter's Tap Dance Tragedy episode?
Posted by: Aki | August 03, 2008 at 11:26 PM
You are my (worship) hero, man!
Posted by: randall | August 04, 2008 at 05:35 AM
Aki: Nope. And how can I, if I can't find it on YouTube?
Randall: Says you, from a safe distance -- wait until I bean you on the head with a shoe.
Posted by: Jon | August 04, 2008 at 09:44 AM
Haha, here's the South Park clip, thanks to Aki!
Posted by: Jon | August 04, 2008 at 03:42 PM
I am ashamed of you. I can't believe we're friends. :)
Posted by: Jeph | August 04, 2008 at 04:58 PM
Your turn, Jeph.
Posted by: Jon | August 04, 2008 at 05:35 PM
I'm telling you man, you need to come up here and show them how it's done. They're just so... so... TAME! ;D
Posted by: randall | August 05, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Set it up, Randall. I know from experience that pastors particularly like my style!
Posted by: Jon | August 05, 2008 at 08:56 AM
My goodness!
Posted by: yellow | August 05, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Hey, anytime you want to plan a trip to Boise you just say the word! I am sure I could hype your skills to our pastor and get you a guest appearance. Plus first-class accommodations at Chez Phelps!
Posted by: randall | August 06, 2008 at 05:06 AM
I'm so in awe that I got to play with you. Crossing the boundary from LEADING worship to WORSHIPPING in front of ppl is awesome.
Count me in on that Boise trip ;)
Posted by: Tom | August 06, 2008 at 11:53 AM
Tom, since you were the leader, I'm just glad I didn't get you into trouble! Ah, but as you said, when the pastor's away…
I like the distinction you draw between "leading worship" and "worshiping in front of people." It's kind of like the bassist of Delirious says: He was asked in an interview, "Which is better, performance or worship?" He replied, "Either is good, but both is better."
Posted by: Jon | August 06, 2008 at 02:07 PM
I wish I had been there.
Posted by: Amy | August 10, 2008 at 12:50 AM
Amy, you always seem to miss my memorable (I won't say finest) moments.
Posted by: Jon | August 10, 2008 at 06:33 PM
After the first one, you were just WAITING for that other shoe to drop (or fly, as it were)!
Posted by: Webbie Dood | October 10, 2008 at 03:21 PM