Yesterday night was "Powerhouse", the college/young adult church service, which apparently I am too old for (18-25). It was a cool experience. First off, all of youth (Jr, Sr, Col/YA) meet on the church campus at the same time. We are in the Hillsong main room and the other groups meet in other rooms. The environment is electric in the Hillsong auditorium. I think Michael Jackson, or C&C Music Factory or something was playing--something unexpected anyway. Lights going off everywhere--a real club feel. Then it was time for music/worship. Apparently they brought in extra subs and put them on the floor for the college service, because you could feel the kick drum and bass through your body. IT WAS AWESOME!! Our buddy Leo was mixing on the sound board, which is about 15 feet long and 7 feet wide, and he killed it--dialed it in! They played From God Above and The Stand and a few other songs. Then they had a challenge. Basically this is the time for 4 guys to risk their health and safety in front of 800 people cheering frantically, for no real prize. Apparently they do this every week. This week the guys climbed to the ceiling from the floor on a hanging ladder, as fast as they can--I'm talking 3 stories. It was fantasticly entertaining. The theme of the night was 'remembering the days of highschool', so 3/4 of the people there were dressed in school uniforms. the guys in particular played it up and looked awesome--big plastic glasses--super short shorts and shirts and ties. pretty funny stuff. the college pastor was hilarious and presented his message in the form of an interview with some of those present. it was good. the night finished with a song and then returned to an electric club atmosphere where a DJ spun old-school hip hop and R/B: Toni Braxton, Ol' Dirty Bastard, MJ, Snow--It was a blast to see. You can't help but start to shake it when Rapper's Delight comes on.

I returned home after a regrettable McDonald's experience downunder. Matt and I began putting together a tech plan for the MVCC youth room. Seeing all this you begin to realize that there is so much more we can do to make church an exciting place for people to be and to bring their friends--especially youth. I'll tell you what--threre is no where else I would want to spend my Friday nights that at Powerhouse if I lived here.

Well, off to the Opera House today. Maybe a ferry ride with Matt ;) Some dinner, drinks, and who knows what else?? ...Church tomorrow.