OK, you’ve heard me drone on and on about having something ENGAGING at the top of the service. Sometimes it’s a peppy Opener, or at least a semi-captivating individual doing a welcome. Followed by some great worship featuring some kickin’ tunes. Of course 
This week was no exception. To celebrate Father’s Day we did something that we first did at DRIVE, and that we stole from the show “Ellen”.
Yep – Blindfolded Musical Chairs, hosted by the always funny, engaging, and occasionally pleasantly irreverent Clay “Scrog Dog” Scroggins.
We had pre-selected 4 fathers out of the audience – not plants or ringers, just guys that we asked to play about 10 minutes before each service.
The best part were the pictures of funny eyes on the blindfolds!
You can’t NOT laugh. Good times…
WORSHIP:
So once everyone’s had their funny bone tickled, it’s a whole lot easier to sing. It seems like crowds come alive after something in the opening slot has really caught their fancy and helped them let their hair down. That’s another great reason to have something light, fun and engaging right at the top of the service – it actually HELPS worship!
However, Blindfolded Musical Chairs and a video welcome by Andy, streamed from Browns Bridge, ate up a lot of time, so we only did two songs. But every once in a while, that okie dokey.
So we did:
All Because of Jesus
Everything
It was a great mix of energy and passion, old and new. A song that’s getting a little old in the tooth and another that’s caught on over the last couple months. And strong songs for each worship leader – always a plus!
EAST BAND – Mike Gleason, Brad Long, Danny Grady, Scott Meeder, Pat Malone, Jared Hamilton, Ryan Stuart
WEST BAND – Todd Fields, Brad Avery, Brad Gage, Brad Bretz, Chris Arias, Karyn List
So yeah, we had 4 Brads – 1 on East and 3 on West. Next time we’ll shoot for all on one stage 
that’s funny, we did a the musical chairs thing too this past week (thanks for DRIVE 09 influence) …but my blindfolds had Napoleon D eyes.
Pretty cool post out there.. funny thing.. lol.. : )
Reid…where have you been??? Why no updates to the blog???
Duuuuuuude! You have Danny Grady in your church’s band?! I only wish I lived in the area!
Do you know him? Do you want to?
i’ll pass along his contact info if you’re interested….