Tim Lemmens made an appearance at my school's mandatory chapel and some students were put off my his blatant christianity, so I asked the following question and published the responses in the school newspaper: What does everybody think of Tim Lemmens?
The responses of the community were varied. Claire Wolfe said that \"I like the idea that they are bringing in a religious person, but not that they're doing it during chapel [because] we didn't really have a choice in the matter.\" This student summarized well what a multitude of other students echoed. Christianity is best left for Breakfast Club and Tuesday prayer.
Hannah Mallegni affirms that \"It should not have been mandatory.\"
Katie Shank goes back to square one and asks \"Why does it [chapel] have to be religious?\" Students wonder if chapel could be based off of more than just Christianity.
Veronica Thomson Neuman observantly points out that \"It was too much Christianity for a non-denominational service.\"
Estelle goes with a more open minded approach saying \"It would be better if they had different religions.\"
Some students came up with unique ways to organize chapel.
Alex Bardelmeier states that \"There should be a rotation of teachers [that lead the chapel].\" This allows multiple points of view to be expressed on a greater number of issues.
Statistically speaking, Katie Corbin says that \"Most of our school does not go to church every week [and] I think at this stage in life you either go to church or you don't.\"
Other students were impressed and appreciated Tim’s performance. Tyler Hill cryptically explains that \"His performance soared like an eagle.\"
Even a person from a different religion was okay with the performance. Mac Shihab says\"I'm muslim, but it was still a great performance. He [Jesus] is still one of my prophets too.”
From a Christian point of view the music was awesome, but even a Christian has enough perspective to know that other religions might be under-represented. Sarah says that “Being a Christian, I liked it, [but] It might be a little heavy for other people.\"
On the extreme end of the perspective, Mary Miller scathes that \"It sucked [and] I did not appreciate his musical presence.
\"A guitarist himself, Phil Swain gives an artistic analysis. \"I thought the electronic music was kinda lame, but he was a good guitarist...as far as his lyrics go, it is cool that he is putting out his message...although it was a little forward.\"
Country explains that \"It [the show] was more awkward than offensive.\"
Some students were day dreaming during the songs. Somehow, Mary Miller, imagined \"[that] he looked like Jerry Springer.\"
Not worrying if he would get in trouble, Jeff Butke says that\"[The performance] made for a good nap time.\"
Savannah Jensen asks the question that went through most of our minds. \"What kind of a person is stupid enough to try to fly off a barn, even if he was nine?\"
Digging deeper into the matter, she lets out that \"I don't like it when they try to shove religion down my throat.\"
Even though there are detractors, there are also diehard fans. Dezare Avaloz warm heartedly says that \"I love that guy. I had some tears with that last song.\" Most surprising was a comment from Christine Rojas. She said that \"[She] found Jesus!\"
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http://www.timlemmens.com/
Tim Lemmens has been in the music ministry for 18 years, has four kids and four CDs. He grew up in Shawano, Wisconsin. He is a proud Packer Fan and tells it to everybody. An interesting tidbit that he was proud of is that he got one of his guitars cheap because, \"they put the hole in the wrong place.\"A story from his childhood is that he had a crush on a girl for 11 years before asking her out on a date. She was shorter than he and when he went to kiss her, he kissed her on the forehead. This caused her to ask him to get, \"a little lower, please.\"
He is the youngest of ten siblings and was picked on by them. His past includes an incident where he was 9 years old playing softball when suddenly a tornado arises. The insane idea of trying to fly crosses his mind; he takes a tractor umbrella and launches himself off his barn. Flying did not work so well. Trying to prove his uniqueness by stupid stunts is no longer his mission. His individuality comes from that fact that \"[His] identity comes from Him [Jesus].\"
Tim asks us all to \"Let Him whisper about His love for you.\" When asked the following question: How do you feel coming into a non-denominational school service? He replied saying I am \"Completely comfortable.. I am very non-denominational.\" Question: What led you to God? Reply: His Mom and her church and two Christian musicians that gave an altar call where he prayed a prayer and surrendered his life to Christ. Question: Do you have any other words for the students? Quote: John 14:27 \"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\"
The responses of the community were varied. Claire Wolfe said that \"I like the idea that they are bringing in a religious person, but not that they're doing it during chapel [because] we didn't really have a choice in the matter.\" This student summarized well what a multitude of other students echoed. Christianity is best left for Breakfast Club and Tuesday prayer.
Hannah Mallegni affirms that \"It should not have been mandatory.\"
Katie Shank goes back to square one and asks \"Why does it [chapel] have to be religious?\" Students wonder if chapel could be based off of more than just Christianity.
Veronica Thomson Neuman observantly points out that \"It was too much Christianity for a non-denominational service.\"
Estelle goes with a more open minded approach saying \"It would be better if they had different religions.\"
Some students came up with unique ways to organize chapel.
Alex Bardelmeier states that \"There should be a rotation of teachers [that lead the chapel].\" This allows multiple points of view to be expressed on a greater number of issues.
Statistically speaking, Katie Corbin says that \"Most of our school does not go to church every week [and] I think at this stage in life you either go to church or you don't.\"
Other students were impressed and appreciated Tim’s performance. Tyler Hill cryptically explains that \"His performance soared like an eagle.\"
Even a person from a different religion was okay with the performance. Mac Shihab says\"I'm muslim, but it was still a great performance. He [Jesus] is still one of my prophets too.”
From a Christian point of view the music was awesome, but even a Christian has enough perspective to know that other religions might be under-represented. Sarah says that “Being a Christian, I liked it, [but] It might be a little heavy for other people.\"
On the extreme end of the perspective, Mary Miller scathes that \"It sucked [and] I did not appreciate his musical presence.
\"A guitarist himself, Phil Swain gives an artistic analysis. \"I thought the electronic music was kinda lame, but he was a good guitarist...as far as his lyrics go, it is cool that he is putting out his message...although it was a little forward.\"
Country explains that \"It [the show] was more awkward than offensive.\"
Some students were day dreaming during the songs. Somehow, Mary Miller, imagined \"[that] he looked like Jerry Springer.\"
Not worrying if he would get in trouble, Jeff Butke says that\"[The performance] made for a good nap time.\"
Savannah Jensen asks the question that went through most of our minds. \"What kind of a person is stupid enough to try to fly off a barn, even if he was nine?\"
Digging deeper into the matter, she lets out that \"I don't like it when they try to shove religion down my throat.\"
Even though there are detractors, there are also diehard fans. Dezare Avaloz warm heartedly says that \"I love that guy. I had some tears with that last song.\" Most surprising was a comment from Christine Rojas. She said that \"[She] found Jesus!\"
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http://www.timlemmens.com/
Tim Lemmens has been in the music ministry for 18 years, has four kids and four CDs. He grew up in Shawano, Wisconsin. He is a proud Packer Fan and tells it to everybody. An interesting tidbit that he was proud of is that he got one of his guitars cheap because, \"they put the hole in the wrong place.\"A story from his childhood is that he had a crush on a girl for 11 years before asking her out on a date. She was shorter than he and when he went to kiss her, he kissed her on the forehead. This caused her to ask him to get, \"a little lower, please.\"
He is the youngest of ten siblings and was picked on by them. His past includes an incident where he was 9 years old playing softball when suddenly a tornado arises. The insane idea of trying to fly crosses his mind; he takes a tractor umbrella and launches himself off his barn. Flying did not work so well. Trying to prove his uniqueness by stupid stunts is no longer his mission. His individuality comes from that fact that \"[His] identity comes from Him [Jesus].\"
Tim asks us all to \"Let Him whisper about His love for you.\" When asked the following question: How do you feel coming into a non-denominational school service? He replied saying I am \"Completely comfortable.. I am very non-denominational.\" Question: What led you to God? Reply: His Mom and her church and two Christian musicians that gave an altar call where he prayed a prayer and surrendered his life to Christ. Question: Do you have any other words for the students? Quote: John 14:27 \"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.\"
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