This post is not going to say what you think it's going to say.
Take a look at this video. Let us know if it causes you to view the hymns, music, and art in the church differently. Scroll down to the bottom of this entry to post. (By the way, I changed the settings so that now you don't need an account to post.)
The video is about a series that Mars Hill Church is doing, covering the life of Isaac Watts, the composer of many of the hymns that we still sing today. Thanks to Andy Iehl for coming across this and bringing it to my attention.
Interesting how the same debate that rages on today was being waged 400 years ago... only with a little different twist.
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This video caused me to reflect on my church experiences... at first, very traditional, hymns only... next, some contemporary music was okay, as long as there was some exact scripture in there & it wasn't too repetitive. People acted like they would absolutely die if we repeated a chorus "too many" times... now, I am just thankful to be involved in a church that isn't afraid to do both and has taken a stance on the style. Because PLC has taken a stand, there is more time for actual ministry to take place. The worship is also relevant and moving forward. I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteI grew up going to the Catholic church here in town with the traditional instruments and hymns that I'd hum along or just in my head rather than sing. In the mid-80's my parents let me decide whether I would continue to go to church, I distinctly remember saying, "If Stryper were playing there, I'd go!"
ReplyDeletePLC does include some traditional songs, especially during Christmas and Easter. I don't understand Shakespeare-speak. I can't bring praise if I don't know in my heart and my mind what they mean. 'Hosanna' was another word I assumed was another word for Jesus, you know, Hosanna in the Highest. That was until I saw a sign language interpreter sign it 'celebrate big'. Now that I know, that Hosanna video on PLC's Media Center is one of my favorites!
I am intrigued by the growth of Christ-centered music into each genre over the years. As people get saved, they speak to Christ and about Christ in their own language, including worship music; Christian Blues, Christian Rock, Christian Metal, Christian Hardcore, Christian Goth, etc. I can just imagine some teen telling their folks today, "I'd go to church if they'd play some Demon Hunter!"
Pray spontaneously.
ReplyDeleteSing spontaneously.
I just feel overwhelmed with joy right now that we not only get to engage in this, but we're also heard and God delights in it.
A. Makes me think this kind of thing needs to be addressed from the pulpit. We just talked about worship...but unless you're an "insider" with the coaching/teaching we've been given at our meetings and informal gatherings, I don't think some of our folks "get" this. Many people who don't "get it", I think would be more open with this kind of coaching from the pulpit.
ReplyDeleteB. Makes me feel like we need to use some more of our own home-grown worship! We got folks that can write...let's do it!