Had to miss church :(

     Hello from wonderfully sunny, snowy, bitterly cold Southeast Michigan. We got hammered with some snow Saturday-Sunday. I actually had to miss church because as we were getting onto the highway, we spun out and kissed the guardrail. Thankfully nobody or nothing was injured except my poor bent up license plate. Well, maybe my ego. My wife was hesitant about going because of the weather and I made the decision that we were. Needless to say...she was right. 

     The weather was bad in Toledo too and thankfully our pastor is a quick thinker. He told my wife and I to of course turn around and go home, and then he led prayer time, communion, and his message. He told me it allowed people to share who don't normally share. I think that's awesome! Activities like this allow people to build relationships in a focused environment.  It got me thinking, how else can I lead worship as a worship leader? Music is awesome, it is one of the gifts I have been given, but I also believe I am called to think of the whole service, and in fact, I've been charged by Jacob (our pastor) with thinking of the whole service. 

Have you ever had to miss church as a worship leader or pastor? 

Have you done any activities in lieu of singing?