GOD’S GIFT TO MANGOD’S GIFT TO MANMUSIC

“… when rightly employed, is a precious gift of God, designed to uplift the thoughts to high and noble themes, to inspire and

elevate the soul.”

VOICE“There is something particularly sacred in

the human voice. Its harmony and its subdued and heaven-inspired pathos

exceeds every musical instrument. Vocal music is one of God's gifts to men, an

instrument that cannot be surpassed or equaled when God's love abounds in

the soul.”

“Your voice, your influence, your time-all these are gifts from God and are to be

used in winning souls to Christ.”-9T 38

“ The ability to sing is the gift of God, let it be used to His glory.” (FLB 242.6)

Singing binds family together and helps us to be closer to God

“ Seventh-day Adventist home should be a happy home. There should often be music-either vocal or instrumental-expressing the happiness of the members of the family.”

“ Let there be singing in the home, songs that are sweet and pure, and there will be fewer

words of censure and more of cheerfulness and hope and joy.” (Education p.168)

Questions to Answer: Questions to Answer: 1. Is music important in your church?

2. What are some of the problems in music have you encountered in your church?

3. How is congregational singing done in your church?

Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16King James Version

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and

admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your

hearts to the Lord.”

Song Song LeadershipLeadership

Three P’s in Dynamic Song Three P’s in Dynamic Song LeadershipLeadership

PreparePractice

Pray

What to PREPARE?What to PREPARE?

Dress must be neat and in good taste.

Dress must represent the messages and the Messenger.

Dress to wear

SONGS TO SING

A list of songs good for 15 minutes.

Materials to use.

Extra songs in case need arises.

Guides in CHOOSING WORSHIP MUSIC•Music shall provide a focus on God, His works and His presence.

•Music shall strengthen the personal relationship between the believer and Christ.

•Music shall allow for both the receiving of and the expression of the Holy Spirit.

•Music shall be purposeful.

•Music shall be balanced in heart and

mind.

• Music shall first encourage participation, then meditation and lastly observation.

• Music shall have quality in its construction without complexity in its structure.

• Music shall rely more on fresh expressions of God’s Word and less on trite clichés.

• Music shall tie into the theme of the worship service as closely as possible.

Choosing worship music should be balance

• Ministries of praises in psalms and hymns addressed to the Godhead.

• Ministries of prayer, supplication and dedication.

• Ministries of personal expression as found in the gospel songs, hymns of testimony and personal experience.

Additional TipsChoosing the hymnsEvaluate the text- Avoid questionable

lyrics.Musical variety- Balance of tempo,

dynamics and styles.

FamiliarityWell known and well loved hymns are

effective.

ChallengeAlong with familiar songs, learn new songs.

What to PRACTICE?What to PRACTICE?Smiling

Greetings

Remarks, stories

Tempos & variations with the

accompanist

Conducting

Singing

Good Posture

Microphone

DIRECTINGDIRECTINGDirecting is necessary

If organ or piano or guitar is

difficult for the congregation

to hear.

If the church is very long

and wide.

On testimonial and challenging songs such as:

Blessed Assurance Stand Up for Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus

When songs have rhythm and tempo changes or with fermatas such as:

He Leadeth MeThe Great Physician Now is Near

When Directing is not When Directing is not necessarynecessary

• When the message of the hymn is When the message of the hymn is designed to draw a person into deep, designed to draw a person into deep, inner thought, and into an experience or inner thought, and into an experience or personal communion between himself personal communion between himself and God such as:and God such as:– O MasterO Master– Let Me Walk with TheeLet Me Walk with Thee

• If a song leader is not sure of his beats.If a song leader is not sure of his beats.

Announcing

Speak loudly, clearly and distinctly.

Announce hymn number not page

number.

Announce number, title, & number again.

If some stanzas will be omitted,

announce.

Gestures

–Exhibit an attitude which projects the nature of hymns.–Avoid unpleasant mannerism.–Have a good eye contact with the

congregation.

Always PRAY before starting

Blessing & guidance of the

Holy Spirit. For more people to come.

Music is one of God’s great gifts to man and is one of the most important elements

in a spiritual program. It is an avenue of communication of God: “Music/ Singing is

one of the most effective means of expressing the heart with spiritual truth”

(education, p. 168).

It has the power to uplift or degrade; it can be used in the service of good or evil.

THE END…THANK YOU

God bless us!