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The worship team getting ready for the service |
I've been watching his live sermons for almost two years now. But never tried to search his church location. Not in my wildest dream I thought of standing at this church in my lifetime.
I was surprised to hear from Paul that his house is only few feet away from the Lakewood Church. Really? - then what am I waiting for.
Searched for the worship timing for the next day and reached the church an hour before. As I was a first time visitor, they gave me the seating in the second row. Wow that was great.
I was excited to live in one of my dreams then. Worship for half an hour and there comes the person whom I admire the most...
And the best part, I could meet and talk to Joel after the service and got his autograph on my bible.
Fantastic Experience...
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The stage getting ready |
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Stadium size church got filled in minutes after this click |
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Joel on the stage with his joke of the day. I couldn't believe that I was watching him live, few feet away... |
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Hung around the church for sometime. Church getting ready for the next service. |
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Joel's autograph on my bible |
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Soo great and nice to meet you too Joel... |