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Hey everyone! We're finally done the school year (well, the university students at least)! I'm sure more than a few of you went to MarkEast; hope you had a blast. It's been quite a few days back here, but I've already started to notice some things, about myself and my surroundings.

It's great to be back home, but it feels a tad awkward, if I'm allowed to say that :P. The atmosphere and my expectations have completely changed, and I'm definitely a different person now than when I left last August. It's a change for the better though, as I'm more sure of what I want to do in my day to day life, and what I need to do in order to honor God. Growing older and seeing the world from a maturing perspective helps you appreciate where you've been and how far you've come.

So now, included in this new perspective is an urgency to improve my musical skills, so I can be a better instrument for God's work in worship, as well as an urgency for more financial support. I've been practicing several instruments quite a bit, and applying for a number of jobs as well. I could use a little prayer with the latter; eight applications in and I still don't know the score, so your support would be very much appreciated.

Coming back home is not all about change though. I have enjoyed falling back into the routine I was familiar with (minus the no school part haha), and while some things are definitely different, being back here is the start of going back to normal. Friends, Church, Youth Group, all I held dear is now back where it belongs. And I'm happy for it.

"Hello, What's Your Name?"

Hey all, as promised, I want to introduce you to a few of my friends and colleagues here. As soon as they accept the invitations, they will also be a part of the musings here at Formed Ability. This is the executive for Mount Allison Christian Fellowship, 2010-2011.

These people have had a very large impact on my life over the past few months :), and I'm glad to to have the opportunity to work with them. From left to right, we have:

Katie Pazia, VP Small Groups/Finance
Martin Wightman, President
Brent Harris, VP Large Group/Worship
Debbie Chute, Records & Finance Coordinator
Kiera Kent, Small Groups Coordinator
Odum Abekah, Worship Coordinator

The worship team will also be invited in soon, so keep a look out for that, and try to say hello! You're among friends here, and there is so much that we can learn from one another in our walks with Christ. We will try and keep you updated (much more than this year, sorry :S!) on what is going on in our ministry, and I hope that you guys back at First Wesleyan would do the same. Have a good night, everyone.

A Change in Direction/Semi-Reinvention

It has been a long time since I updated this site... which is a shame. I loved being able to write about things that went on and new, exciting things going on in worship ministry. This time (I know it''s like the third time I've said this, but I'll stick with it haha), I would like to start it back up again, this time with a little bit of freshness dropped in. To my old and dear friends, I have decided to open this site up to the executive and worship ministry of the Young Adult fellowship here at Mount Allison, and create a joint effort of sorts to keep in touch with each other, and to help encourage one another as we continue to lead worship in our respective locations. All of you are wonderful people :), and I hope that through this, we can grow some new friendships between each other.

Also on the agenda are some technical changes. From this day forward, the site will be known as Formed Ability: A Worship Ministry Blog, to represent both ministries here in lovely New Brunswick. I may also do something new with the page's layout, but I don't know... blue's a favorite for me ;).

I will post a photo up this evening of some of the new faces behind the new user names. Enjoy your day everyone... It feels great to be back.

My Mountie Life - Strip Down Yo' Worship, The Heart's Still There

Well now... I realize that it's been about forever and a half since I last posted on here, and to be honest, I'm not exactly sure how many of you actually visit here anymore. I suppose a number of factors contributed to this, including distance and the want to write long articles when I do start typing. I realize now I don't have to do this, so I'll just get to the point:

I love Mount A.

Much contributes to this statement, but none so much as the privilege of playing for MACF Group every week. Yes, I'll admit the worship's not perfect, and neither am I at playing it for another. However, there just seems to be such an atmosphere when you're there. People aren't afraid to worship there, and it just makes for an evening where Holy Spirit Level Indicator is high :P. I also feel closer with the people I play with, making the music that much more enjoyable. We've grown stronger musically and personally. This week, we did Mystery at large group, and listening back on the recording, it still puts me in awe. It was a brand new song, and the moment that everyone caught on to the lyrics they were singing away - nothing makes me happier as a worship leader than seeing others enjoying being there worshiping as well, nothing. It feels like we're all together on the same journey, and it's an amazing feeling, knowing you're not alone. I hope you feel a little bit of what I'm taking when you listen to this (if you're still browsing the blog and see this, of course), and I also sincerely hope that the youth ministry year is going well. See you in three and a half weeks!

MACF Large Group - Mystery