Comments on: WC – 1.20.08 – 1 cor. 14:15 http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/ bridging the gap between generations Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:29:10 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sing4Him http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-610 Sing4Him Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:07:09 +0000 http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-610 Mandy- Use of scripture throughout a service, I think, is appropriate and necessary. God's Word is never void. We will even use His Words to us during the interlude of a song. We have found creative ways to share scripture so it does not seem "same old, same old" such as involving the congregation in responses or using people just throughout the congregation - lots of ways. I was reminded this week that a good leader must lead on 2 premises: 1 - shared values and 2 - a shared vision. And where should our values and vision come from ?- communion & communication with our Lord. The congregation will see that through you and your team as you bring them before His throne. And I love mixing the old with the new, especially in looking for common themes. As you choose the songs each week, ask the Lord for guidance, and pray for the congregation, that they will seek that communion and communication for themselves beyond the walls of the church. Mandy-
Use of scripture throughout a service, I think, is appropriate and necessary. God’s Word is never void. We will even use His Words to us during the interlude of a song. We have found creative ways to share scripture so it does not seem “same old, same old” such as involving the congregation in responses or using people just throughout the congregation – lots of ways. I was reminded this week that a good leader must lead on 2 premises: 1 – shared values and 2 – a shared vision. And where should our values and vision come from ?- communion & communication with our Lord. The congregation will see that through you and your team as you bring them before His throne. And I love mixing the old with the new, especially in looking for common themes. As you choose the songs each week, ask the Lord for guidance, and pray for the congregation, that they will seek that communion and communication for themselves beyond the walls of the church.

]]> By: Alastair http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-601 Alastair Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:51:30 +0000 http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-601 Mandy, first of all... bless you for hanging in there. Second, when someone has got up, be it the pastor, someone in the congregation, or the worship leader and introduced the worship with a verse or a short challenge to worship, things have always been better. People always seemed to make that little extra effort to connect with God. At the same time if that happened every week I think it would loose it's impact. May God continue to use you to bring people into His presence. Mandy, first of all… bless you for hanging in there.

Second, when someone has got up, be it the pastor, someone in the congregation, or the worship leader and introduced the worship with a verse or a short challenge to worship, things have always been better. People always seemed to make that little extra effort to connect with God.

At the same time if that happened every week I think it would loose it’s impact.

May God continue to use you to bring people into His presence.

]]> By: inWorship http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-599 inWorship Tue, 22 Jan 2008 22:51:40 +0000 http://blendingworship.wordpress.com/2008/01/22/wc-12008-1-cor-1415/#comment-599 Sounds like you have a good perspective on this. Some people will never be able to be lead somewhere, but most will happily go if they truly understand where you are leading them. It is not just about seeing and becoming physical about it For many it is about understanding in the mind before the heart can respond. I think you may have hit something great for your congregation. Sounds like you have a good perspective on this. Some people will never be able to be lead somewhere, but most will happily go if they truly understand where you are leading them. It is not just about seeing and becoming physical about it For many it is about understanding in the mind before the heart can respond. I think you may have hit something great for your congregation.

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