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… for at least five minutes each week during the fast. Scripture reading - every week in our church, the pastor does read our primary Scripture passage aloud. But the music fast gave us the …
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… Is it a long-standing tradition that the pastor reads the Scripture text and that a paid organist plays the postlude? … need for words. Replace some songs with more prayers or Scripture readings. This may be especially helpful if the … Songs may become a weapon in style “wars”; prayers and Scripture are less likely to rub one generation or another …
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… worship begins with an understanding of worship rooted in scripture and informed by the wisdom of believers in all …
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… page.) Also included are author and composer information, scripture references, liturgies and prayers. Sing with Me …
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… Because Hymns Can Teach Us the Art of Meditation on Scripture This is an art we desperately need to relearn. … our lives. In this way they model how to meditate upon Scripture and the truths of the gospel. Because Hymns Remind … in clichés that no longer engage our imaginations. The Scriptures are full of diverse images; our songs should …
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… in tone or indicate transformation in response to the Scripture’s message. Visual communication should not be … to create an artistic interpretation of the message or Scripture passage. Decorate the stage or platform with props …
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… could immerse our congregation within the narrative of scripture. As we talked, a consensus emerged that we could …
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… form of preparation is daily Bible reading. When we read Scripture on a regular basis, we come to the worship service …
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… This hymnal not only contains hymns and song, but prayers, scripture texts, litanies and prayers placed in the …
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… is ultimately accomplished by the Holy Spirit; yet scripture makes it clear that the Holy Spirit uses us as the … together and to draw the meaning from the message of scripture. But this will prove more difficult if they have …
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… turn the TV off in order to spend more time in prayer and Scripture reading? Then by all means limit your TV viewing …
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… the best songs and prayers and readings of supporting scripture. Besides the practical implications, this notion of …