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The event, as expected,
was well coordinated with a natural ebb and flow to the
transition and musical combinations these two churches
required to make this production a success.
The service began with select songs by the combined praise
team of Boca Community Church and Church of All Nations. Led
by worship director Tony LeBron, the quality and
presentation of this ensemble was spectacular as they set
the table for what was to be a night of high quality music
and adoration for Jesus Christ.
Tony was an engaging and charismatic host as he welcomed
Church of All Nations to the International Night of Worship
and set the entire congregation at ease with his winsome and
transparent personality.
Church of All Nations
Director Beth Boykin
Under the leadership of Music and Fine Arts Director Beth
Boykin and Assistant Choir Director Paul James Webster,
Church of All Nations musicians and choir once again raised
their level to new heights as they presented various
combinations and selections showcasing their immense
talents.
The experience and professionalism that resonates from this
department was never as obvious as it was last evening.
Director Beth Boykin has been on the cutting edge of
contemporary Christian music in the South Florida community
for the past twenty years and her grace, professionalism and
creative abilities are truly amazing. |
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At select intervals during
the service the two churches would take the stage either
independently or in unison and combined on some of the most
upbeat and contemporary music heard in Christian circles
anywhere. The musicians, choirs, vocalists and directors
helped create a sound that can only be described as
refreshing.
Midway through Sunday’s performance, personal testimonies
were shared that added special meaning to an already
incredible night of anointed music.
As the evening came to a
close, Tony LeBron of Boca Community Church had
individuals from both choirs and an individual from the
audience close in prayer. The international diversity
represented was amazing as prayers were
offered in Chinese, Spanish, French, Portuguese and English.
On behalf of Church of All Nations we would like to extend
our warmest thanks to Boca Community Church for inviting us
into their house of worship and for an incredible night of
uplifting Christian music and fellowship. Christ was truly
glorified and lifted high and His love was present in a way
that only He can bring. |
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By Joyce Meyer
Guest Writer
CBN.com --
Come to Me, all you who labor and are
heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest.
[I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls] (Matthew
11:28).
Getting stress out of your life takes more than prayer
alone. You must take action to make changes and stop doing
whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down
in the way you handle things.
Jesus invited us to come to Him if we are overburdened. He
promised to refresh us if we are weary, worn out, or
overworked. Take time to go to Jesus anytime you feel that
you are going over the edge of peace and into the pit of
stress. Let His presence refill and refresh you.
Come Apart to Stay Together
And the effect of righteousness will be peace [internal and
external], and the result of righteousness will be quietness
and confident trust forever (Isaiah 32:17).
If you are feeling compelled to do so much that you are
physically worn out, you may be driven instead of led.
Remember, you have to come apart from a busy routine before
you come apart yourself. You have to get away from
everything before you come apart physically, mentally, and
emotionally. Give yourself time to get a good night's sleep.
It is tempting to do everything that everybody else is
doing, be involved in everything, know everything, hear
everything, and be everywhere, but it isn't God's best for
you. Be willing to separate yourself from compulsive
activity before you come apart at the seams! Spend time with
God, and ask Him to give order to your day.
Take a Break
Return to your rest, O my soul, for the Lord has dealt
bountifully with you (Psalm 116:7).
We all need a break in the action from time to time. Resting
isn't just a good idea-it is a command of God: "Six days you
shall do your work, but the seventh day you shall rest and
keep Sabbath, that your ox and your donkey may rest, and the
son of your bondwoman, and the alien, may be refreshed"
(Exodus 23:12). The Lord added that "even in plowing time
and in harvest you shall rest [on the Sabbath]" (Exodus
34:21)
That means that for one day a week we are to withdraw from
common labor and to rest. Don't work that day, even in the
busy seasons. Dedicate that day to spending time with God,
worshiping Him. Start your week off right by getting back to
what is really important-honoring God. |
