tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post2947656179000814408..comments2024-03-28T10:26:20.408-04:00Comments on Ponderings on a Faith Journey: Hymns -- Expressions of FaithRobert Cornwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-16221247139989948022009-09-27T18:06:32.944-04:002009-09-27T18:06:32.944-04:00In Heaven there is supposed to be choirs of Angels...In Heaven there is supposed to be choirs of Angels. I believe, for some people, music is an very important part of the service. For some of us who have A.D.D. it's sometimes easier to get a message out of the hymn or praise songs than it is to get it out of the Sermon. For other people, the music may not be as important. <br /><br />I do think, however, that nothing in the service should take so much time that there is no time to come to the Lords Table...if that is happening, shorten the sermon and amount of time spent on the music.<br />Mrs. David McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-12580081739617336182009-09-26T16:50:33.303-04:002009-09-26T16:50:33.303-04:00My point was, if a member(s) wanted to sing a popu...My point was, if a member(s) wanted to sing a popular song that was appropriate but under copyright, he/she contact the owner and find the cost or get permission. I was just curious what the "going rate' might be. <br /><br />Like I said, I'll inquire with the pro. Singing "outside the book" might be fun once in a while. David McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-62950417128756062122009-09-26T15:37:18.022-04:002009-09-26T15:37:18.022-04:00On contemporary songs -- not in our books -- we pa...On contemporary songs -- not in our books -- we pay an annual licensing fee that pays for those rights.Robert Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-58015479085653159592009-09-26T15:35:54.768-04:002009-09-26T15:35:54.768-04:00David, I do commend you for getting out of bed on ...David, I do commend you for getting out of bed on your day off.<br /><br />John, I think you missed my point about trends in contemporary worship. In this there is 30 minutes of music -- which the congregation may or may not sing and then there is a 45 minute "sermon." Because the music is often disconnected from the sermon, it becomes in effect a concert followed by a lecture. And rarely will you find in these services a time for the Eucharist!Robert Cornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04581876323110725024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-34127675397564841152009-09-26T13:58:52.317-04:002009-09-26T13:58:52.317-04:00The central issue is: what constitutes a service o...The central issue is: what constitutes a service of worship which is both acceptable to God and expressive of the best of our relationship with the Lord.<br /><br />Incidentally, you switched descriptors in your blog, going from hymns described as an expression of faith, to hymns as a mere concert. A concert is where one listens to others perform, a worship service calls the worshipers to participate in singing for the Lord. Music in church is not a mere concert but it can become that.<br /><br />A sermon is more than declarative, at its best it a sermon is also exhortive - seeking to push the listeners to dial up their faith walks to more ardently and more earnestly respond to the claims of God on our thoughts and actions. Not a mere lecture - but it can become that.<br /><br />Setting all that aside, what then constitutes worship, personally and corporately? <br /><br />Communal presence, shared expression, shared sacrifice, communal re-commitment, individual and communal followthrough. <br /><br />The DoC ommitment to the regular and often sacrifice of communion is perhaps the most important aspect of our worship service for me. I am well aware that many others are attracted and keep coming due to the sermon or the music, or just the weekly reconnection to the community of believers. And, I must admit I am bouyed up in my faith when they share their passion with me. I am exposed to aspects of the worship service which I often miss out on, or gloss over. <br /><br />But for me, the core of a worship service is the celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and the infinitude of associations that re-kindle my love of God and neighbor.<br /><br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06245470576919732592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-57136565299307713472009-09-26T10:15:59.511-04:002009-09-26T10:15:59.511-04:00If we want to sing contemporary songd, how do we d...If we want to sing contemporary songd, how do we deal with copyrights? Doesn't seem right to steal. I always wondered about that. How much does a small congregration usually get charged for a popular song? I ofen hear one's that seem appropriate. I guess I should ask the music director. David McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22980286.post-35745379295637343822009-09-26T10:12:19.499-04:002009-09-26T10:12:19.499-04:00If I can drag myself out of bed and show up, that ...If I can drag myself out of bed and show up, that should count for something. <br /><br />Remember Bob, that's MY day off!<br />David McAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com