tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post3899429209483858188..comments2024-01-20T06:33:12.603-08:00Comments on Created to Give God Glory: Has Worship Become a Big Show?Created to Give God Gloryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298394573836878999noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post-61727877229952524212009-06-17T09:46:49.737-07:002009-06-17T09:46:49.737-07:00I think contemporary music is just a different sty...I think contemporary music is just a different style of music. It appeals to a certain group of people. I am one of those people, though I also like the stately nature of some of the old hymns.<br /><br />That being said, entertainment is different in its focus. "Who is being honored" will always be the question.<br /><br />This is not about music style. We have recently purchased electronic drums, put in a state of the art sound system, spent over a quarter million for lighting, purchased in-ear monitors for our musicians and have four screens which we use to add emphasis to our worship. Our musicians rigorously practice during the week and right before the worship service. We want to give God our very best. <br /><br />However, we do not want to bring attention to ourselves even though self wants to bring attention to itself. We pray before each worship that this will not be the case. During worship we have at least two people in our prayer room at the back of the sanctuary praying that God will be honored.<br /><br />It is very easy for this to get out of hand. We know that and try very hard to be God honoring.<br /><br />But, on the other hand, entertainment can happen in a traditional service too.Created to Give God Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298394573836878999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4594466655926701168.post-16324638270420862762009-06-17T07:11:18.452-07:002009-06-17T07:11:18.452-07:00While I agree that some churches are nothing other...While I agree that some churches are nothing other than entertainment, I also believe that a solid contemporary service is quite necessary in today's society. Chuches are full with mature attendees, but they struggle to capture the youth of America. An example is the church that we previously attended. The mature members contribute more and basically called the shots on church issues. There was an attempt to provide contemporary services. Unfortunately, it was held in the fellowship hall, and at the same time as the 11am service. The pastor didn't even give the sermon. All it did was take a small group of youth and their parents out of the 11am service so that congregation looked emptier. Any younger visiters walked in and knew it wasn't for them. Eventually the contemporary service folded from lack of growth, and the younger members began moving elseware.<br /><br />There is a fine line between entertainment and worship, but when properly combined, it will capture the hearts of our youth and they will hopefully continue their walk with Christ into adulthood. The music may draw them in, but it is indeed the message that is presented that will change their lives. Thalia seems to be right on target...RAJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235320281899733701noreply@blogger.com