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Lynx

Lynx

Folksy yet erudite
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oldman said:
Do you think that a worship team is even needed?
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Aaaaaah. There is much grinding of axes here.

I'm out. If you want to argue that we should not have organized singing groups in church, I don't want to have any part of that debate.
 
oldman

oldman

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Lynx said:
Aaaaaah. There is much grinding of axes here.

I'm out. If you want to argue that we should not have organized singing groups in church, I don't want to have any part of that debate.
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Not looking to enter a contentious argument or debate - there is far to much of that on this site and frankly it is not my style which is why I seldom post except in the "funny" thread. I was/am looking for a civil discussion. If you don't want to join that's ok by me.
 
Dino246

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Billyd said:
When we were about thirteen, our Sunday School class went caroling. It wasn't my first trip with them, but it was my last. My thirteen year old musician cousin (piano master and superb vocalist), while we were singing "Away in a Manger", turned to me and put her finger over her lips, and said "you're ruining the melody!" So much for "make a joyful noise". It was a harsh, but valuable lesson. I put a lid on my bucket, and learned to enjoy listening to music.

If you have someone who believes he can sing, but can't, hand him a microphone, and record him singing his favorite song. Sit with him in the sanctuary and play his song for him. Ask him what he thinks.
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Your experience was unfortunate, but I like your suggestion. :)
 
Magenta

Magenta

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Aaron56 said:
How does one audition for a life lived in reverence to the Lord?
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Clothing is most important: Christ's robes of righteousness .:D

Isaiah 61:10

I will rejoice greatly in the Lord,
My soul will exult in my God;
For He has clothed me with garments of salvation,
He has wrapped me with a robe of righteousness,
As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland,
And as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
 
homwardbound

homwardbound

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oldman said:
I found this on a local churches web site. What are your thoughts?
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That is people making the cut, not God. Yet using God to get plaudits and popularity, to bring in mo money. Yet saying to save people. Discernment comes from God, who lives in his children, by one’s continued belief, Jesus took away sin First. Then is risen where Father gives new life in his children in God’s spirit and truth Joh 4:23-24.
 
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