Why I’m Excited #9: Garth Hewitt
In a continuing series on the blog, we're going to be hearing about parts of the Lineup for 2010 that people are particularly looking forward to. (For all Why I'm Excited posts, click here.)
If there's something on the Greenbelt 2010 programme that you're particularly looking forward to, do email us a paragraph or two saying why, and we'll put it up here on the blog...
Today, we have Bryan Webster, the Minister of Cottage Beck Café Church, Scunthorpe to tell us about all-round Greenbelt legend Garth Hewitt...
I’m looking forward to being in the presence of someone who spends so much of his time in the presence of the hopeless and dealing with hopeless situations - yet who exudes a hope, and a humour, and an expectation, that inspires us to go out and act to make a difference anyway.
I also find inspiring someone who has never lost sight of what God has called him to and has given up opportunities for self-promotion that have presented themselves, fully believing that the true kudos lay with the people whose stories he was telling.
Through the years, listening to Garth has helped me to keep my feet on the ground as a Christian minister, reminding me that whilst praise and worship may be wonderful, true religion is clearly defined in much more practical ways. He consistently reminds me not to allow the minutiae of church life stop me from living my life in this world!
I’m looking forward to seeing Garth, 'cause he gets things in perspective! And he laughs a lot!
