What's Your Cambie Village Church Love Story?

My experience of Cambie Village Church ("CVC") is that we help each other walk the mile and bear the load.  

Last Sunday in worship, as we were enthusiastically singing, I Will Lay My Burdens Down, I heard the leading voice change.  I looked over and I saw Rev. Donna reach out her hand to hold Kitty’s hand.  They were both smiling.  A stream of light was coming in the window behind Kitty and I could see a current of love flowing between them.  I realized that Donna’s voice had briefly failed, and Kitty had taken her place to lead the song.  

We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19

What’s your CVC love story?

The CVC love story often involves singing. Music, like any art, invites us to participate in the story, and together, week after week, we sing the Stories of Jesus. 

"Don't be afraid, my love is stronger," we hear Jesus say. "Here I am, Lord", we cry out in response to God's call. 

As Rev. Donna says, "There's more of us involved in singing than speaking. Deeper breathing, more involvement in one's entire body.

"It's personal music making.  One's body is the instrument.  

Everything depends on one's body--pitch, tone quality, rhythm, blend, volume…"

And as the tune flows, so flows the love of the Trinity.  

She reminds us also that Augustine says, "The one who sings, prays twice."  

This Sunday we're gonna sing so God can use us, - just as we sing in one of our favorite hymns. I hope to see you there!