The Funk

a Jesus thought...
A prophet is not without honour except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own home. (Mark 6:4)

a Godly thought...
The church cannot be holy if it focuses on privatised religion and is not declaring liberty to the captives and the oppressed. (p104 Webb)

a leading thought...
Nothing speaks to others more loudly or serves them better than generosity from a leader. (p61 Maxwell)

a Dave thought...
Last night I hit the town and went to the Evelyn to see my favourite band Funk Fiction. They are absolutely awesome with an amazing 4 piece horn section Rod Davies, & Janine Maunder on vocals and do all the Earth, Wind & Fire numbers plus some Stevie Wonder. It was not only great to hear fabulous live music but also to catch up with a lot of friends all of who I met through the Salvos over the last 20 years. some Out of the six I ran into only a couple still have any regular connection with us. Some I presume are still connecting with God or the church but it is interesting how many of our young guys 18-25 move away (Mark Sayers says 80%) from the Salvos as it just doesn't have relevance any longer in their lives.

Some say they just need to get over it and the problem lies with uncommitted young adults but I know the issue is far bigger than that. It is about having meaningful relationships that are authentic and are understanding of the real world and although programs are secondary if they are not of any spiritual depth I would rather go to Funk Fiction too. I mean last night the venue is great, you can start and leave when you want, everyone talks to you and the production quality is outstanding. So maybe instead of the church trying to compete with the Funk we need to work out how to take God to the clubs and build on the great base they have there, and the bonus is you don't have to pack up and lock the hall at the end of the night.


Just a thought.