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My Day Off

This weekend I had planned on taking Sunday off from playing.  I wanted to come to church to worship at Connexus from an angle that I don't normally get to experience..in a seat! I ended up leading the last song at the last minute, but intially I sat in the congregation for the first service.

I was overwhelmed with the sense of excitement all around me.  This excitement wasn't directly from the band, but from everyone attending Connexus on Sunday morning.  I had a real sense of something is happening here, I wanted to be there (and not because I'm on staff), I didn't want to miss out.  It was so refreshing and encouraging to feel this way.  I attribute these feeling to a few things:

1)  Our musicians continue to blow me away.  Week after week they pour their time, efforts, and hearts into our music and it shows!  They love to play, they believe what they sing, and God is moving through them.  I am continually stretched and continue to learn so much from them.

2)  Our congregation is singing more than I have seen before.  I continue to see more and more new people and they're singing!  Wow!  Not that this is a necessity, but it does in some way indicate that our band's hard work is paying off.  People are engaged in what we are doing and I believe God's spirit is moving in ways that we can't ever know.  However, I did get a taste of it on Sunday.

3)  Our Connexus family is amazing!  Week after week I am inspired by our
congregation.  We are the hardest working congregation I have ever
seen.  The most giving of time and self that I have ever encountered
and it challenges and encourages me in new ways every week.  The
excitemement I felt is from the sincere desire of our congregation to
live like Jesus.  To be in the middle of it all, get our hands dirty and live out our faith.

Before I sign off I really want to celebrate our musicians.  If you have any comments please share them with us.  I think our musicians are amazing, and committed to excellence.  They are why the music is so good. It is because they care enough to give it their all, wear their hearts on their sleeve and worship Jesus in a powerful way.  It is because I never hear, “it's just church”.  They play their best because it is more than just church.  It is God changing lives.

Have a great week,
Andy

About Andy Harvey

Having previously managed over 500 people in the real estate sector, Andy brings an unparalled skill in leading, guiding and coaching people. Andy’s passion for the Gospel led him out of the corporate sector and into ministry last year and he hasn’t looked back. Having spent numerous years in Mexico where he met his wife, he moved back to Canada and now resides in the countryside in between our Barrie and Orillia campuses. Andy’s son, Andrew Harvey Jr, recently graduated from Queen’s University and shares a great and close relationship with his dad. Andy’s great sense of humour and flair for the culinary arts mean that he’s always a blast to be around – and he loves using his gifts as a part of the Connexus team.

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5 Comments

  1. Richard Yeomans says, March 2, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    When I'm telling people about Connexus I always find myself saying something like this. "You have to come and see what is happening, its so cool", "and the music, well you just gotta come and hear what were doing!! its crazy" I love telling that to people.

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  2. Michael Creasor says, March 3, 2009 at 11:53 am

    Great comments Andy. You music people have been really rocking it and God's spirit is really moving through the theatre on Sunday mornings.

    You guys are doing an awesome job !!

    We had friends come on Sunday who have not been to church for a long time. The Kelly Clarkson song really hit home with her and she said she had to choke back the tears as she reflected on the lyrics. The music is definitely a big part of the Sunday morning experience.

    Thanks to you and all the musicians, we love what you do and so do the people who are coming for the first time.

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  3. MK Melnyk says, March 17, 2009 at 12:28 pm

    The music is the key for us. it helped us feel relaxed and welcome. we will come back for more! it is so fun to watch people having a great time playing meaningful music.

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  4. DIB says, March 18, 2009 at 10:52 am

    The music last Sunday (Father and Son) was a God moment for me as I sat between my husband and son knowing that it would be the last time for awhile as my son is leaving once again to find his way in the world. He was only there as a special favour to us that Sunday. Thanx

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  5. Doris Schuster says, March 21, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Thanks for the great music, Andy and music ministry team! I've heard invited friends say that the music you play is so relevant to the message and to life!

    By the way, are you planning another "Engage" event soon? The last one was awesome!

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