(Photo: Adrian Plass sharing wisdom and wisecracks!)
"Do you love what you are doing?" I asked Adrian Plass last Friday night after his presentation at the The Waterloo Mennonite Brethern Church. I was curious. This gentle giant of a man seemed a natural with his delightfully lovely (and oh, so familiar) British accent. I could tell he really did love his Anglican roots, although he did not mince words when it came to 'wound tight' Christians. Mr. Plass was very forthright and almost gushed at how much he loved his writing and speaking. He also told me a little bit about how he had been struggling with depression and how this ministry was the healing tonic that God poured into his vessel!
(Photo: Glen Soderholm - right and David Whi
te filling the night with a joyful sound!)
te filling the night with a joyful sound!)The music for the night provided by the sweet voiced Glen Soderholm and his multi-talented musical sidekick, David White, was delightfully uplifting, honouring and wonderfully entertaining. These gifted boys were a lovely complement to Adrian's cheeky one liners.
The intimate venue at the church on Lexington Road was perfect for creating an intimate setting for the World Vision Story and Song evening. I had a great time.
It's not often I venture out on my own to such an event. At one point, after those who were initially going to attend with me couldn't make it last minute, I thought I might not go. But since I had a ticket and my happy hubby was out of town, I hopped in my car and headed out. And I am not one bit sorry that I did.
Mr. Plass, with his unique humorous perspective on the Christian life, was responsible for many a stitch in the side. People were guffawing right, left and centre as Adrian Plass spoke about everything from bacon sandwiches and salvation to büstenhalters. (If you are even the slightest bit curious about the büstenhalter, then check out this video!)
I am extremely thankful to the Word Guild and Eric Spath for offering tickets to TWG members. I encourage anyone who still might have the opportunity to see this great presentation. It's a wonderful evening out. Now I am off to have a read of my signed copy of Bacon Sandwiches and Salvation.
Glynis,it sounds like you had a lovely time. I saw the tour on one of its earlier stops and haven't laughed so much in far too long.
ReplyDeleteThe stories and the songs made for a great evening. It ended too soon.
Oh, Glynis, thanks for sharing this snippet. I was unable to attend but glad to be able to laugh at this piece that you shared.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the clip, Glynis - just showed it to my husband who hasn't been really keen on going till now! ;) We'll be at the event in Edmonton tomorrow night.
ReplyDelete:)Marcia
Thanks for sharing that funny clip. I can see why everyone was in stitches the whole evening!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of another anecdote about a guy who found a glove on his lap when he woke from his nap on the trolley.
I shared the true story about it on my blog earlier this year. Here's the link if you're interested:
http://awordfromhome.blogspot.com/2009/03/gloves-and-shirt-tales.html
Thanks for a dose of that 'best' medicine.
Brenda L.