We had a bit of a scare this past weekend. Andre our bass player had fallen ill Friday and was hospitalized. Andre is one of those faithful servants who has been showing up and playing at GCC for years. He is a brilliant player who has a jovial smile and attitude that is contagious both on the platform and off. From all of GCC and this weekend's arts team: get well soon, Andre.
BTW - If you watch this weekend's service, you'll see our friend Brendan Sweeney filling in. He's 18 years old and learned 5 songs for our weekend in less than 24 hours. Thanks, Brendan.
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Brendan could have only been better had he been wearing his Top Gun sunglasses. “That’s right … Ice … Man!”
Andre is one of the first people on the platform team that I spoke to. I was fairly new to GCC so it was a bit of a test. Was this guy (and everyone else at GCC) really nice or was his jovial smile the typical arms length “we’re so glad you’re here brother” church smile.
We didn’t speak very long, two guys standing around in the men’s room can get awkward, but he was nice and engaged me in the conversation. Andre demonstrated to me as I contemplated becoming more a part of the body of believers that I was in the midst of a genuine people.
I know I can take a page from Andre’s book. When people see us serve, even if we’re just mixing FOH or playing bass, we become leaders by association. By words and more often actions we provide a perception of what this gathering of believers is really all about.
Get well soon Andre.
Any news on Andre? We've been praying!
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