[Worship] New Style of Music

["Brian L. Archer" <barcher@memlane.com>]

Hi,

My name is Brian Archer.  I have been on the list before, but I have been 
off for a while.  Anyway I am a solo pastor and we have been having some 
challenges with the worship.  I wonder if you could give me guidance.

A group of worship leaders are wanting to introduce new music in a "pre-
worship" format.  At least that is what we called it for a time.  It goes like 
this.  They are introducing 3-4 new songs from the Vineyard and Hillsong 
variety in a package before our regular worship.  They do this a few times a 
month and for the most part they are the same songs until we get used to 
them.

I appreciate what they are doing, but I am hearing various rumblings that 
the music is too long, too loud and doesn't seem to flow with the rest of the 
service.  I would agree that 3-4 new songs at a time is probably to much.  
But I am struggling with how to guide the worship leaders to focus on what 
worship is all about. 

Everyone has their style, their likes and dislikes.  We sing choruses all the 
time, but some think they are to old and stale.  We still have some who like 
hymns.  You have to remember that I am in a 90+ year old church that has a 
lot of tradition.  People are mostly gracious, but I really don't think that 
anyone no matter their preference is happy.

I feel we have lost our focus.  We are there to worship God, not focus on 
our likes and dislikes.  Any input would be appreciated.

Brian


Brian and/or Diana Archer
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
barcher@memlane.com
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4472/
Brian's Worship Choruses - Christian Choruses
http://www2.memlane.com/barcher/midi/midich.htm
or
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/4472/midi.htm
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