"As they passed the rows of houses they saw through the open doors that men were sweeping and dusting and washing dishes, while the women sat around in groups, gossiping and laughing.
"What has happened?" the Scarecrow asked a sad-looking man with a bushy beard, who wore an apron and was wheeling a baby-carriage along the sidewalk.
"Why, we've had a revolution, your Majesty -- as you ought to know very well," replied the man; "and since you went away the women have been running things to suit themselves. I'm glad you have decided to come back and restore order, for doing housework and minding the children is wearing out the strength of every man in the Emerald City."
"Hm!" said the Scarecrow, thoughtfully. "If it is such hard work as you say, how did the women manage it so easily?"
"I really do not know," replied the man, with a deep sigh. "Perhaps the women are made of cast-iron.""
- L. Frank Baum, "The Land of Oz"
Sunday, August 16, 2009
My church, Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, celebrated its 10th Anniversary today with a special parking lot worship service (we used to worship in the parking lot in the old days, back when we were finishing our building). I count it a rare privilege to be able to walk with such an unbelievable group of believers, and I can't believe it's been ten years. Here a few photos:
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3. Bird
- 08/17/2009 10:09 am CDT
The water squirting started out as a sermon illustration with Jimmy squirting one volunteer. He wanted us to get a picture of the Holy Spirit being poured out on our lives. After the one guy got squirted, people started to spontaneously rush the stage to get squirted. It was a powerful, joyous time.
Depending on whether or not Baylor is in session, I believe we fluctuate between 2,000 and 3,000 people on Sunday mornings.
4. Shrode
- 08/17/2009 12:05 pm CDT
The picture of the young man being baptized is awesome on so many levels.
Nice work!
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A couple of notes on the photos ...
First of all, people always ask about the arch. The building was an old grocery store back in the day, and the arch came with the building when we bought it. We feel it's sort of symbolic to us now, like God's banner over us. It's part of our culture now for sure.
The guy pumping his fist in the last frame is our fearless leader, Jimmy Seibert.