Allow me to take you on a fast tour of how to install and use UStream streaming video service to get your worship service, Bible study, youth meeting, whatever you want people to see, out on the net live.

Ustream is a platform that provides live interactive video for everyone. Anyone with a camera and an Internet connection can use Ustream to broadcast to a global audience.

In other words, you can stream video live across the Internet.

UStream uses flash technology to convert your video or webcam feed into a flash video stream witch can be viewed on the end users computer live. In addition to streaming live UStream offers the ability to record your shows to there network for later delivery.

CHAT
If streaming video wasn’t enough, they have also come up with a cool implementation of a java based IRC client that allows you to have a live chat room that goes along with your feed.

Time to broadcast.

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I sit in my office getting ready for the mornings services. Bible study is under way and I make my rounds to get things set up for broadcasting over the net.

As I turn to the sound booth I discover that for some unknown reason the computer has decided that the Firewire controller is no longer an important part of the computer and refuses to work. Argg.I do the tech thing; I jiggle cables. Nope, that didnt do it. After about 30 minutes of messing with it I was resolved to pull my laptop in for the streaming. Allthough now that I sit here I realize that would not have worked as I do not have a good wireless link in the sanctuary yet. (make note Mike).

I got things working when I pulled the card out and re-seated it. Bam, there it is. Now if only the rest of the morning would go as smooth as that. /sarcasim.

Now that things are working I am resolved to get ready.

The service ended up going well. I belive we had one person watching live as the service went on. *smile* I even talked about it during my message. We shall see if I can get some of our folcks to understand all this fancy stuff

Along the same line, here is the link to today’s service. Someone shoot me for wearing that shirt.

We are going live. Watch here for a live feed once we hit the net.

Sunday 10:50 AM PST (1:50 PM EST)

BEST WISHES
Psalm 20:1-4

MAY GOD’S EAR HEAR YOU
Psalm 20:1 – May the LORD answer you in a day of trouble;

Some people just don’t seem to realize, when they’re moaning about not getting prayers answered, that no is the answer. – Nelia Gardner White

MAY GOD’S NAME PROTECT YOU
Psalm 20:1 – may the name of Jacob’s God protect you.

MAY GOD’S PRESENCE HELP YOU
Psalm 20:2 – May He send you help from the sanctuary and sustain you from Zion.

MAY GOD’S MIND REMEMBER YOU
Psalm 20:3 – may He remember all your offerings

MAY GOD’S HEART ACCEPT YOU
Psalm 20:3 – and accept your burnt offering.

MAY GOD’S WORK BLESS YOU
Psalm 20:4 – May He give you what your heart desires and fulfill your whole purpose.

Ok, I found a site/church that on the surface has stolen my heart. Now mind you I still need to dive into it more but this place RAWKS! Check out LIFECHURCH.TV OPEN

These guys have supplied some great resources that smaller churches can use to help reach out. I have subscribed to there blog as well and it has some great stories.

Mind you, I sound hyper, and I am, but I still want to check things out, but WOW.

ZONG! Diging around on the site I discovered this. ONLINE CAMPUS!!!! Ok, I have got to get a hold of these guys and find out what they are using for the live streaming and any other tools.