He is risen

...He is risen for rizzle (or is it rizzel?)

What's with the ghetto talk j.? Well I suppose it is to illustrate a point. I was in Wheaton IL for a Saturday evening service of which no amount of words could prepare me. It's a long service they said. (four hours to be exact) The church is a bit formal they said. (Anglican) They are somewhat artsy, they said. (I can't explain this one with a parenthetical statement)

It was a four hour Aglo-Charismatic experience. Flags, banners, balls, smells, bells and whistles, it was all there. From dramatic scripture readings and re-enactments to spiritual song and dance. I can't for get the liturgy...that's right mike we had snack time right in the middle of the service the priest was like "I brought yum yumms, who wants some snacks..." (Inside joke if your lost it's ok just substitute the above for [communion]). In four hours I watched the entire Bible re iterated with flags, banners, and black spandex, I saw a priest dance in his robe exuberatnly, and watched an entire congregation participate in what looked like a giant game of ring around the rosary (congragaional dancing for worship).

Forgive me if I am coming of irreverant It was awesome, I hope to go again some time, and bring lots of friends. It was totally worth it. Abby has a vid clip of the dancing priest but I don't think she will show it. Although there was no mixing of God and Ghetto it was a fantastic balance of beautiful litergy and spirit filled praise. For the first time in a very long time maybe ever the spirit of resurection Sunday was very present.

Praise be to GOD!
j.