Postscript: How quickly?

... can you create a service of worship?

The service which was the subject of the last post took 3 weeks. E-mails all over the place. Orders of Service created and revised. Hymns rejected and replaced. Proofreading the powerpoint the afternoon before. Music added to the preview presentation the night before. The sketch was first rehearsed fifteen minutes before the service (the preacher arrived while it was being done).

And now I have a service on Sunday. Emphatically not my service - a service from the people for the people. The theme chosen 12 weeks previous in committee. The first part decided by a chance remark by Paul W - he was shocked when I said we'd do it. Pam suggested a hymn. Sketch found on the internet while searching for a different one and an angel acquired on Sunday. "Superhero" song added when Stuart used it last week, with Amy teaching the actions - CD borrowed. Which leaves me to choose three more hymns and a reading (pretty obvious admittedly and Angela will read), find some prayers, write a sermon (already have the theme - thanks Charity), phone it through to the steward (today), check with Sunday Club teachers. Do we want a second reading? Is there time for anyone else to think of a hymn? Can Liza-Jane and I find time to practice (and has she got the e-mail?)

I need to finish this entry to go and do it.