How do you describe this ‘wildly ecclectic’ event? (Well, that’s a start I suppose…)
Conferences tend to have a typical ‘structure’, where the main emphasis is on what one or two people have to say to a crowd who sit dutifully listening and note taking!
Beyond Borders didn’t fit that mode, but was rather a colourful expression of a community desirous to engage with God in a fully sensory way.
Beginning with the environment…a fest of colour and visual stimulation, like a blanket wrapped around us, where we explored and experienced the presence of God, steeped in a plethora of poetry in worship.
Sounds so loud that they permeated our entire being, nourishing our soul.
Melodies and harmonies that blended together to create a choir of praise and adoration.
Wisdom and insight that came to us from our own, and from far away nations.
Food that was infused with flavours of sugar and spice, designed to tease and satisfy our natural hunger.
Coffee that helped us stay awake and alive to the possibilities of the day!
Beyond Borders was indeed a ‘whole bodily’ experience.
And isn’t that what we are designed for, as image bearers, fully alive, glorifying our Creator God?
So thanks everyone for contributing your own unique creative self to make this event one that we will remember and cherish for a long time to come.
Linda
