Even though most congregations are used to silence when movement is necessary within the worship service, it seems less abrupt when there has been some prep for it just before or soft accompaniment happens as it ocurrs.
However, the older I get, the more I find myself feeling like I've been programed to death during the worhsip service. There is a time for silence and meditation if the congregation has been prepared to take that time for reflection. There needs to be more of that built in.
Purposefully and well placed meditation time is more useful if folks are asked to reflect on the words they just sang as worship instead of singing yet another verse of a worship song. Temper the repetition with more meditation opps.
Silence can be more much more worshipful when well placed and the congregation is ready for it even if it includes necessary movement.
Posted in: Guest Blog: Worship Flow
Even though most congregations are used to silence when movement is necessary within the worship service, it seems less abrupt when there has been some prep for it just before or soft accompaniment happens as it ocurrs.
However, the older I get, the more I find myself feeling like I've been programed to death during the worhsip service. There is a time for silence and meditation if the congregation has been prepared to take that time for reflection. There needs to be more of that built in.
Purposefully and well placed meditation time is more useful if folks are asked to reflect on the words they just sang as worship instead of singing yet another verse of a worship song. Temper the repetition with more meditation opps.
Silence can be more much more worshipful when well placed and the congregation is ready for it even if it includes necessary movement.
My 2 cents.