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Preaching in Public

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Up until yesterday all my preaching has been in the classroom, living room, or toilet. Today I had my first opportunity to preach before my fieldwork congregation. There is not much to say except... its exhausting. I don't envy my supervisor who preaches three times over the weekend. I found that it was difficult to stay focused. This is a failing of my brain, I fear. I didn't want to be too bound to the manuscript but I speak too often in tangents. These tangents would be dangerous in the pulpit. I received many kind words and had two people call me pastor (whether by accident or intentionally.) So there you have it. The deed is done. Next up, St. Paul's in Lockport in January.
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Posted December 4, 2006 by Christopher Gillespie 
Dec 04, 2006
Grace said...
It is exciting to see you in the pulpit! Who took the pictures?
Dec 04, 2006
Christopher Gillespie said...
My camera, operated by whoever was sound guy upstairs. I have video but no time to prep it right now.