A few months ago, Robert Pooley and myself headed over to Destin to hang out with Gary Lamb, who pastors Ridgestone Church in Canton, GA. We had a great time eating burgers at the Hard Rock Cafe and talking 'church' stuff.
One thing about Gary that I have noted: He will go to whatever length possible to get people into the doors of their church. Maybe I'm just too old, or too proud???,....or too something....but there is NO WAY I would dare do some of the crazy stuff he and his staff do at times!
The latest is a video they made to invite people to their Christmas Eve service. "No ifs, ands or BUTTS about it.....you need to come to our Christmas Eve Service!" is the theme of their mailout invitations as well as video. You will need this context to understand the video....just trust me on this one...:)
Last year they rented City Hall for the service and it was a catastrophe, as they knocked down the City Hall Christmas Tree and really ticked off the mayor. Needless to say, they didnt get City Hall again.
Again, needed info to understand the video...
They did this cheesy little thing on the fly and lo and behold, this video is on the tops the week of hits on YouTube! It made the front page of the Atlanta Journal Constitution, then, FOX news picked it up and it was shown on Hannity and Colmes last night......! Unbelievable is all I can say....
Here is Gary's blog, introducing it as well as video....and just know this: Aint no way I am donning a 'pimpin Santa suit' or doing the worm dance!
Never say never, ...right???
PB
YO! Ridge Stone Raps
Published by Gary Lamb on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 1:11 PM.So now for your viewing pleasure, I present to you the Christmas Eve In Canton rap. :)
For those who don't know our staff, allow me to introduce them:
Preston is the big tall goof and also our Family Pastor.
Malcolm is Pimping Santa and also our Connections Pastor.
At the turn table is our Creative Arts Pastor Tim.
And last but not least the angry elf is our Administrative Pastor, John Ventry
Enjoy!!!!!
Well, thats different. Going a lil out side of the norm and being real will let folks see. Do what it takes to bring folks to Jesus!
Posted by: Thomas | December 15, 2006 at 02:12 PM
That was the BOMB! Now that's what I'm talking about!:O) Gettin' a little flava in there.
Posted by: vicky | December 15, 2006 at 08:44 AM
LOL!!!!!!!! Very Funny!!!! Love their charisma.
Posted by: Brandi | December 15, 2006 at 08:14 AM