Grace | Elijah | 03-2008
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This service followed Elijah's desert journey in 1 Kings 19. Section 1 "Elijah was afraid and ran for his life": There is no formal start to the service. As people arrive, triathlete Jenny Baker is riding a bicycle on a turbo trainer in the centre of the worship space. |
The text on the screens scrolls through such questions as "When do you run? What causes you to panic?..." The music is 'Out of Control' by the Chemical Brothers. |
Section 2 "I have had enough, take my life": Jenny stops cycling and collapses. The congregation discuss questions in groups - have you ever felt exhausted? Where was God? Have you ever just given up, or wanted to give up? Have you ever collapsed after running? Is it time you did? |
Section 3 "Get up and eat": The congregation are invited to go into the cafe, eat and drink and relax for half an hour. Roly Miller DJs while lying on a beanbag. Sections 4 "I am the only one left", 5 "The Lord is about to pass by", and 6 "Go back the way you came" not recorded. |
