If you have been able to join us either of the last two Sundays, you have been able to enjoy the worship team's newest member, Will Swinger. Over the last few weeks, I've gotten to know Will a little bit, and see that he has a heart for Christ first and foremost. Then, ministry flows from that love of Christ.
Will has many musical talents, but what I appreciate about Will is his desire to worship. Leading worship done properly begins with personally worshiping Christ, and I see how well Will fits into our team because they all share this same desire.
Will lives in Macon and is in training for ministry with the International House of Prayer (IHOP). In August, he will move to Kansas City (I've already recommended to him the best barbecue places in each category of barbecue) to further his training with IHOP. So, we only have him for a short time.
Since Will does not live in Dublin, it is more difficult for us to get to know him personally. Please take the initiative to introduce yourself to Will so that we get to know who's helping to lead worship and he gets to know those he's entering into worship with.
I appreciate the addition that Will is making to our dedicated team. Most of you are unaware of how many extra volunteer hours go into preparing the worship music each week. I urge you to not take the worship team for granted. Please let them know how much you appreciate how they help us to worship the risen Christ.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
What is "Dialog" Worship?
This Sunday, we will be practicing a different style of worship service than we typically have at Dublin Bible Church - something we're calling a "Dialog" worship service.
The idea is quite simple - turn a normal worship service (which is often mostly "monologue" - someone speaking to the congregation) into a "dialog", where the congregation is free to participate more throughout the worship service. The biggest difference you'll notice is that instead of a typical sermon, the teaching time is much more interactive. Not only will I involve the congregation more, but the congregation should feel free to raise a hand, interject, ask questions, offer helpful insight, and generally share in the teaching and discussion of God's Word. Did I say something you need clarification on? Raise a hand and ask for a clarification! Haven't you wanted to do that on numerous occasions? This Sunday, you will have that freedom.
The "Dialog" is not just between the congregation and the pastor, but between the congregation and the Holy Spirit. We want the form of our worship service to be very open to the leading of the Holy Spirit - sometimes the "agenda" of a worship service can leave little room for the Spirit to work. So, we may find, for example, the worship leader bring in some music that wasn't planned in advance in response to the working of the Spirit.
Feel comfortable in how you participate - you can be very active, or you can sit back and just take it all in. The only time when interaction is not appropriate is when the teacher takes the platform to share some very specific thoughts. We ask that during that brief time, there be no interruptions.
Remember, we're all family, and this is family time.
Also remember that the worship service will start earlier than normal: 10:30 AM.
The idea is quite simple - turn a normal worship service (which is often mostly "monologue" - someone speaking to the congregation) into a "dialog", where the congregation is free to participate more throughout the worship service. The biggest difference you'll notice is that instead of a typical sermon, the teaching time is much more interactive. Not only will I involve the congregation more, but the congregation should feel free to raise a hand, interject, ask questions, offer helpful insight, and generally share in the teaching and discussion of God's Word. Did I say something you need clarification on? Raise a hand and ask for a clarification! Haven't you wanted to do that on numerous occasions? This Sunday, you will have that freedom.
The "Dialog" is not just between the congregation and the pastor, but between the congregation and the Holy Spirit. We want the form of our worship service to be very open to the leading of the Holy Spirit - sometimes the "agenda" of a worship service can leave little room for the Spirit to work. So, we may find, for example, the worship leader bring in some music that wasn't planned in advance in response to the working of the Spirit.
Feel comfortable in how you participate - you can be very active, or you can sit back and just take it all in. The only time when interaction is not appropriate is when the teacher takes the platform to share some very specific thoughts. We ask that during that brief time, there be no interruptions.
Remember, we're all family, and this is family time.
Also remember that the worship service will start earlier than normal: 10:30 AM.
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