Pamparo in Toronto

What a great day (and 2 nights) for a conference! The messages by Pastor Brian Houston and Pastor Phil Dooley are just so inspiring. They moved a lot of people including myself with their spirit-filled sermons and testimonies.

The music was good, but nothing spectacular. Although I must say that the production, lighting and visuals, are top-notched and world-class. Heavy drumming, delay-soaked guitar riffs and filler words like “Woah” were very prominent in most of the songs. Tunes written by Brooke Fraser (now married) and some from Joel Houston are really really deep lyrically, yet lack the musical creativity that it should have. The musicians are great and I just don’t know why they are not taking the music to another level. But that’s probably just me and my musical preference.

Overall, it was a great event and was very refreshing. I’ve got to spend a fair amount of time with some of Bayview Glen’s worship team. Had one-on-one spiritual talks with some guys which I really cherished a lot.

Now its our chance to apply what we have learned about love, patience, challenges, community, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. With the grace of God, we will do it and may His name be glorified!