Thursday night

It started weird. They came late for final preps. No time to pray much but God was there. No sound equipment! But the praise & worship team started well. They led well considering it was the first time.Then Janeze opened in prayer.Kim was my m.c. She was outstanding! Proud of her. Oneil did a poem. Then the boys (who had formed a singing group known as Earthen Vessels) sang. Sounded good. Then Jerdine opened the sermonette section with her piece. She was great! Did what she was supposed to. Not a hint of nervousness (except for pronouncing some words) from her. Then Stephen came out. He was crazy! HE didn't even seem to be reading. He spoke off the top of his head and funny enough, it sounded good! He did his part in his own inimitable style. Scared me but he came through well. After him was Shana-Gaye. She sang a solo. Sounded good but she thinks she wasn't as good as possible. I'll talk to her about it later. Then Maurice came out. He didn't use the speech muich. Had to remind him that we needed to go home. He was good too. Has the makings of a great pastor. Oneil returned with Troy. They sang an original song. Was shocked that Oneil could sing! Guess God can really strengthen us to do all things! They were well received. Adrian closed the sermonette section focussing on fasting. He was good but needs to work on stage presence. Minor thing though. Tanisha, Akeame, & Jerdine collected offering while Kim did announcements. Troy gave the benediction. Pastor was watching. Wondered what he was thinking? Anyway, I'll find out later. Hagos got ill. Later found out it was a kidney infection. Hope he feels better by tonight. Very proud of my people tonight. They came through. Wonder what the next assignment will be...