Re: [Worship] Re: Taking A Break!

[Wayne Linnemann <Muggsl@safeplace.net>]

> I've just been asked to rejoin the band on a fill-in basis, while one of
> our main keyboard players takes maternity, but without any reduction in my
> time on the sound desk. That means that, instead of being on duty 1 in 2
> weeks, it's now 3 in 4 - sound/band/sound/week off - which is a significant
> increase in commitment. Because of that, I've put a definite "end of
> contract" date on on it - after which, either the other keyboard player
> will be back and I can go back to just doing the soune, or we'll have
> recruited another sound engineer so that I can do less of that.
>
> It is important to keep some time when you can just be a worshipper, with
> no leadership, musical or technical responsibilities. Without that, the
> music becomes almost a job rather than a gift, and you're in danger of
> losing much of the enjoyment and excitement that goes with being in a
> worship band.
>
> Mark
>

I have a question for the list, I am a backup/harmony vocalist on our worship
team and I think I can understand burnout but I have never felt it or
experienced it.  I was on one team for 3 years every Sunday and then on another
one now for 9 months. With the second one, there is another team also and we
take turns doing worship one month at a time.  This was my last Sunday this
month and I'm going to miss it.  I can worship and come into His presence
easier I think when I'm on the team.  I just close my eyes and let the Spirit
flow.  Is there anyone out there who feels the same?  When I find a good
harmonic and just let it go every now and then I see the leader look over at me
and just beam.  After service he says that the Spirit washed over him at that
point and stayed with him the rest of worship.  He wants us all to take a 1
month break every other month but I think he is now beginning to understand me
that God had called me on the team and it is not a chore but a time of
refreshing in His glorious presence.  I receive visions and prophetic words
while I am helping lead worship.  There is nothing more loving to me than to
sit at His feet listening to His voice.Mary would understand.  Does anyone
else?
    Boy this turned into .05 cents worth, that's ok, keep the change.
Be a blessing to those around you.
Wayne



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