I often talk with colleagues about the power of music in ministry. Music touches us in a way that words alone don't seem to be capable of achieving. We also seem to be able to remember our musical experiences longer than we remember concepts given to us in words. Sometimes, people will share what a wonderful experience they had at our Sunday Celebration Service, remarking what a great message I delivered. And sometimes, it is the case that they cannot easily remember the important points of the message - but they can remember the music. Oh, they can remember the music. Over time, with this in mind, I have learned to pay attention to the relationship between the music and the message.
I am blessed to have a Music Director who takes time every week to contemplate the upcoming message and search for music that will complement it. It has contributed a sense of coherence
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I am blessed to have a Music Director who takes time every week to contemplate the upcoming message and search for music that will complement it. It has contributed a sense of coherence