Well, we are going to the Drive-In. Not done that since I was a child and Daddy took us to the drive-in movie. We had speakers on the car windows, and I still remember getting close to them and listening to the mellow voices right in my ear. Sometimes Daddy took us to the movie in the farm pick-up truck, and the kids all watched from seats in front of the projector room.
But this Sunday, our drive-in will be in the church parking lot! Something many innovative churches have decided to do in this social-distancing phase of protection we are in. Maybe we can at least wave to our friends and neighbors through the window! I wonder if there will be a song service?
We have been enjoying video chats, messages and words of encouragement from pastors and churches at home and from friends far away. Last Sunday, we worshiped in our living room during services via television. Although it was a cozy, intimate setting, invoking the feeling of being in church, it wasn't like being with fellowship of Christian brothers and sisters.
The last time I went to a drive-in movie was a few years ago in Ponca City, Oklahoma. We saw the film, "God's not Dead!" While Howard was walking to the refreshment stand for snacks and waiting for the movie to start, the driver of the car next to me struck up a conversation about the movie. When Howard got back, the conversation went on long and talkative. The next day at church, there he was! I had never seen him before, or since, but evidently the movie left an impression on him.
The old outdoor theater was giving it's last performance, as it was to be demolished the next day. Afterwards, the film was shown at the historic theater in town, used only for events and special occasions. We saw the show again there, where it was packed. Evidently "God's not Dead" had quite an impact on the community! The title is still true!
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