Blog & Mablog My First Sermon, and Welcome to It
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Jan 28, 2026 A memoir-style recollection of a first sermon and early ministry mishaps. Stories from Navy days and a move to Idaho set the scene. Tales of an offbeat family ministry called God's Garage and a lively youth choir named Salt Unlimited. A small rural church unexpectedly hands over a whole service, and a last-minute sermon on the paralytic leads to humble reflection years later.
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God's Garage Youth Outreach
- Doug Wilson describes his family's outreach called God's Garage where teens gathered for fellowship.
- He ran rap sessions there and set up a welcoming space with a pop machine, wood stove, and painted walls.
Joining Salt Unlimited Choir
- Doug joined a Lutheran youth choir called Salt Unlimited during months before Navy service.
- He played guitar and toured to provide special music at local rural churches.
Thrown Into My First Sermon
- Doug was unexpectedly asked to preach a full service, receiving 'the sermon' assignment with minutes to prepare.
- He preached on the paralytic lowered through the roof and survived without being heckled.