The School of Worship

TSOW VLOG | Richmond ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:42:12 +0000

Richmond ATF 2011-12

Can you relate to a Tax Collector?

Jonathan Williams — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:24:41 +0000

In Matthew 9:10-13, we find an interesting statement made by Jesus himself as he addressed a pretty pointed question. Jesus had selected a disciple that most people would probably not like or approve of. Matthew, who was a tax collector, probably didn’t have the reputation most Christians strive to obtain these days. I would assume that Matthew was a guy who didn’t really care about your personal well being or your financial hardships. All he was after was the taxes due to the government. Most likely there wasn’t much mercy or compassion exuding out of Matthew but yet Jesus said, ‘follow me’.

While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house a few tax collector friends came over to eat with them. I can just imagine some of the conversations that went on around the table or in the living room. The tax collectors potentially exchanging stories of a man who pleaded with them that day not to seize his livestock because he couldn’t pay his back taxes. Or the widowed mom who has a child to raise and didn’t have money to pay her taxes.

The Pharisees saw this happening and asked (may I point out that they didn’t ask Jesus himself because it says Jesus heard them talking) why Jesus would eat with tax collectors and sinners. I love the response that Jesus so eloquently communicated. He said, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.’ He told them to go and learn what that meant.

When I see this I’m reminded of how much I am in need of Jesus. Yes, I’m following the Lord and by his grace walking out the calling he has for me but I am painfully aware of my inadequacies to fulfill that calling without him. Don’t get me wrong, my theology is not of the nature where I think we are the scum of the earth and that we have no value. We are created in God’s image and he is madly in love with us no matter what our actions may be sometimes. That does not go to say that he won’t convict us of our sinful nature and even discipline us when necessary.

I love the fact that Jesus spends time with those who ‘don’t have it all together’. I am so captivated with the idea that the savior of all mankind, the creator of the universe, my dad is excited to sit down and have a meal and spend time with me. To be honest, he loves to spend time with you as well! If you have been struggling with the fact that you are a little less than perfect and that your reputation may not be as the one who ‘gets everything right’; know that you are a perfect candidate to have Jesus come over to your house and have a meal with you and your friends. With that said, please understand that Jesus will not leave you where you are but he will disciple you into his truth and you will be changed into his image. That’s what he did with the disciples that he hand picked. He took them where they were in life and then taught them how to live a supernatural life. Jesus will do the same for you!

SOW VLOG | Anaheim ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:36:08 +0000

Anaheim ATF 2011-12

SOW VLOG | Chicago ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:33:40 +0000

Check out what our band did in Chicago!

Chicago ATF 2011-12

SOW VLOG | Cleveland ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:31:43 +0000

Warning this video could cause tooth decay.

Checkout out this epic recap of our adventures during the Cleveland ATF 2011

Cleveland ATF 2011-12

SOW VLOG | Tour Gear

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:29:17 +0000

Check out what kind of gear Cole, Erik and Nathan are using on
the 2011-2012 Normal Is Not Enough ATF Tour

Tour Gear

SOW VLOG | Toronto ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:26:47 +0000

We went to Toronto on the Acquire The Fire “Normal Is Not Enough” Tour.
God moved in such powerful ways through the worship, drama and speakers.

Toronto ATF 2011-12

SOW VLOG | Amherst ATF 2011-12

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:23:13 +0000

We were so excited to get on the road for the Acquire The Fire Tour.
We had such a blast in Amherst worshiping with you guys.
Hope you enjoy this little recap of our adventures.

Amherst ATF 2011-12

SOW VLOG | ATF 2011-2012 Tour Kick-Off

mike.ylag — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:19:56 +0000

The time has finally come for us to get back out there on the road with the
Acquire The Fire team and rock this country for Jesus Christ.
This is our little Kick Off video for the 2011-2012 ATF Tour.

School of Worship Band VLOG – ATF 2011-2012 TOUR KICK OFF

Update: Norway, November 21, 2011

mike.ylag — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:22:41 +0000

This weekend we have been hanging out in Bergen with Pastor Svein and people from 11 different nations!

It has been soooo awesome getting to fellowship, pray, worship, and minister with the Body of Christ from all over. There are people from Russia, Kyrgystan, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Norway, Sweden, Canada, America, and Colombia!

The world really feels a lot smaller as you meet people from the opposite side of it and fellowship with them!

We had a great time of sharing testimonies with each other and getting to know each other. We’re about to head up the mountain in Bergen to pray over the city and then tonight we will be leading worship at the church service. Tomorrow we’re off to Alesund to visit with Jim and Henriette Freegard (Josh’s parents) and so we’re SUPER excited to see them and minister with them.

More to come!!!

-Hannah