For those of us enthralled with surf culture, The Surfaris and Windansea beach are right up there at the top of the list. The Surfaris are best known for their hits, "Surfer Joe" and "Wipeout." Any drummer worth his sticks had to learn "Wipeout" at some point. (Next time you find me around a drum and a pair of sticks, I'll play it for you.)
As many of you know, local pro surfer Emery Kauanui was recently killed. Windansea was one of his favorite places to surf. So, to honor his life there will be a gathering tomorrow (1-3pm) to pass out food and drinks and let God's love show to the local surf community. I encourage you to come down if you have the time.
At some point we do want the "unchurched" to visit our churches, but it's always a good idea for the church to go to the people. This is a great chance to do just that. My prayer is that whoever is at the beach will see the love in the Christians who participate and be inspired to visit a local church.
A few years back I got to play in a "surf band" right at Windansea beach myself. Back when Jenna Pabalate's dad was still alive he invited me to be a part of a band that played classic surf tunes while the Windansea surf club held it's annual Mennehune contest. I'll never forget that day. The conditions were ideal, the surf was pumping and there I was playing drums on a famous beach. I'm sure tomorrow there will be that same feeling.
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