The article talked about the differences between a band and a worship ministry. In a worship ministry, it is an open circle, while in a band, it is a closed circle. In a worship ministry, instead of feeling ownership towards things, we should feel stewardship instead. Most of all, a worship ministry is about serving the congregation and facilitating worship to God.
In our worship team, we have to recognize that worship is about God and not about us. Our job is to just facilitate worship, and not to perform in front of the student body. Instead if being like an exclusive group, we should strive to be as inclusive as possible.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
Why Aren't We Singing?
There has been a shift in culture because singing has become a specialized activity. When we introduce new songs, we should allow everyone to learn them so they can really sink in. We should be aware of how many new songs we introduce. When people know the songs very well, they are more likely to sing.
People think the songs are too difficult, so they do not sing. When picking songs, we should pick songs that are suitable for our audience. We cause frustration when we ask people to sing songs that are too difficult to sing. People look at the people on the platform as a screen, and that they will do something to them. But, worship is a community activity and we should all come together and bring something that contributes to the whole.
The songs have to be a model of what worship looks like. The last song should be pointing directly to God. Where are we heading? In chapel, we should be mindful of the songs we pick so that more people can feel comfortable in worshipping God with us in song.
People think the songs are too difficult, so they do not sing. When picking songs, we should pick songs that are suitable for our audience. We cause frustration when we ask people to sing songs that are too difficult to sing. People look at the people on the platform as a screen, and that they will do something to them. But, worship is a community activity and we should all come together and bring something that contributes to the whole.
The songs have to be a model of what worship looks like. The last song should be pointing directly to God. Where are we heading? In chapel, we should be mindful of the songs we pick so that more people can feel comfortable in worshipping God with us in song.
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