Today we worshiped
at Bellevue Christian Church, 680 Lincoln Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, 412.761.2754,
www.bellevue-christian.com,
Chuck Gohn, Lead Minister.
Scripture
– John 14:12 NIV
Very
truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing,
and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the
Father.
Bob’s
thoughts:
It
is hard to complain when I come across a large broken-mirror cross, but I did wish
it was in the front of the sanctuary. A few people said hello during the service
but other than the obligatory greeting time, only one person welcomed us.
I
enjoyed the stained glass, the wooden ceiling, and especially the choir…it’s always
great to see choirs that smile.
I wish
we had an opportunity to hear more of the violin.
The
congregation seems diverse and friendly with each other.
We
understand the pastor was recovering from surgery. I don’t know if his stand-in
had preached before. I had a lot of difficulty understanding what was said as
it seemed very fast.
During
Communion there was a cross projected on the screen.
We
did have a moving experience afterward at the traveling Vietnam War Memorial in
Beaver.
Jan’s
thoughts:
As
we walked into this well-kept building, I was struck by the stunning expanse of
stained glass over the main entry doors. Little did I know there would be more
inside, along with a large cross made from broken glass.
A
greeter handed us bulletins and upon request pointed us toward the restrooms. It
turned out there was signage, I just could not read it from that distance. As
we came back upstairs to the sanctuary, a gentleman greeted us. It is common
for multi-service churches not to recognize new faces as visitors.
The
music was contemporary and included a violin, which added surprisingly to the sound.
The worship leader played the piano and the choir backed her up, blending well.
We were pleased to be sitting directly behind a baby who sang along with the
voice of an angel.
The
message entitled “Living With the Resurrection in Mind” was presented by a
guest, Jamie Weiss, an Associate from His Place Contact Center (www.hisplacecc.org). In a comment he
connected with sci-fi movies, he urged listeners to see life “4th
dimensionally – see it as it will be,” as well as to remember to take an active
role in God’s work and worry less about ourselves. We will find we have left a
mark on earth because our minds were on heaven.
I
appreciated participating in Communion and especially that instructions were
projected on the screen.
Our
prayer for this church:
Father,
we pray You open the congregation’s hearts to the direction You are leading
this church. Amen.
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