Tuesday Evening
I guess the great afternoon put me on big high…
I stayed an extra day here in Atlanta to check out the environment that was my first exposure to North Point – 7|22. This environment is geared toward people just like me – post-college singles. I was so excited. I saw this environment while still in college, then again a year ago.
Tonight, 7|22 took another giant step in it’s life by moving to Buckhead Church. It helps by not making people come to the event, but by really bringing this great environment to them. I was so excited.
I got to Buckhead early so that I could avoid all of the traffic Atlanta itself provides, plus I knew that parking was a concern and I wanted to be selfish and take a spot for myself. When I got there, I went and just hung out in the auditorium as the production team was finishing up with the final touches for the evening. I was a bit bummed that I had missed sound check.
I was just chilling and relaxing behind FOH for an hour when this girl came and asked if I needed anything. I explained who I was and that I was fine. She still insisted that I had to leave. I’ve never been thrown out of an environment before, especially when I’m observing within “the family.” I guess that’s built up the idea in my head that I’m above the rules. I argued for a minute and then decided it wasn’t worth it and walked back to the video production area to see what was happening back then. Now, I had a bad attitude. Didn’t she hear who I was? I’m family. I’m on the same team, just trying to glean whatever I can to take back with me.
Well, this attitude I had developed over such a small issue just stuck with me for the rest of the night. It took me out of a great worship set, and even kept me a tad bitter toward the communicator. I knew that he’s not my favorite and had set my mind that I would leave early when he started. I did stay for a few minutes and listened to him and his stuff was great. At this point though, my attitude and now stomach were begging me to leave.
On the way out, I ran into a musician that has played at Access in the past. We briefly chatted and he complimented our church and put everything back into perspective without knowing it. Thanks E. God teaches great lessons on the best of days.
