Sunday, December 17, 2006

Is Hoobastank a Christian band?

So, this morning, we went to the church that meets at the YWCA, which was good. A high point was a video backed by "The Reason" by Hoobastank. I thought it was hilarious. Ultra American song that may or may not be christian being played in an indian church with quite a few older people. Funny. We also nearly started a street brawl when we bought a woman some milk and another girl made her open it so she couldn't sell it back, but a bunch spilled and all the other women started yelling at her. I thought someone was going to get bodyslammed, so we did the best thing we could and ran. We also ran into another family that Kristen knew from before and talked with them for a while and bought a bunch of kids chicken rolls. Some fried momo's hit the spot at the Drive INN Resturaunt/Car dealership/Bookstore. Quite a bit better than most car dealerships I've eaten at. At church this morning there was a special presentation by about twenty men and women who are studying at a theological seminary. They came to the front and one spoke a little about their seminary and i couldn't help but notice how proud they seemed to be to have the honor of going out and preaching the gospel. There is an incredible difference in the character and demeanor of christian indian men and all other indian men. You can tell if he is a believer within the first sentence he speaks by the way he is respectful and presents himself. We were surprised at this and it is a characteristic lacking in many american christians. after this great realization the seminary students sang "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" in their best rendition of A Christmas Story, "Haak de Hewald Angels Sing......" it was moving. We've already become regulars at our breakfast resturaunt, "Blue Sky" and the owner doesn't bring us menus any more. He also makes fun of my beard. We met an interesting Greek guy there this morning who had an unfortunate experience with a certain illicit indian substance, but that's a whole other story. We got invited to a dinner at a church down the street tonight and will probably be going there in about an hour. Pray that as we try to provide for people on the streets, we would be able to know what to buy and when so that we don't start any more fights, and also display the character of Christ. We often are unsure of what to do and just kind of follow our own feelings, but to be like Christ would be better. Also pray that we wouldn't get bored playing rummy at night, despite Kristen's impending comeback (Stephen 4 - Kristen 1). We love you all. (Co-authored by K&S).

2 comments:

Katy said...

hey friends, i am so glad that your stomach's have been easy on you, as i know kristen can have a sensitive one. i know you guys are feeling overwhelmed but from your emails it sounds as if this ministry trip might be to your hearts...i am sure you've touched many lives there by being your tender selves. love you guys

James Miller said...

Are there any community groupers that remember when Meredith brought up this very same question? What is the spiritual quality of Hoobastank's "The Reason? I believe it was one of our first groups after "the merger." Anyway, Compstons, I love you.