Last friday I attended the funeral of our town’s previous Anglican pastor. A faithful man who retired in his early eighties after serving the parish for over 35 years. MGPC also hosted a citywide service tonight and one of the hymns we chose was also sung at the funeral on Friday. Stand Up, Stand Up …
For a limited time Little Chief’s debut album Lion’s Den is available free at Noisetrade. If it’s no longer listed there it’s also available at bandcamp for a value price. Interesting themes in their lyrics which are delivered in the style popularised by Mumford & Sons and others, although the music is actually a little …
Jamie Brown offers some thoughts as a song leader addressign a situation of concern. There’s a follow-up post here, as well. Worship leaders, we must identify and kill performancism while we can. It’s not rocket science. Sing songs people know (or can learn easily). Sing them in congregational keys. Sing and celebrate the power, glory, …
From Mike Wittmer: Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 So, my dear brothers and sisters, when you gather for the Lord’s Supper, wait for each other (v. 33). The wise pastor told his new worship director, “There is one style of music I hope you never play in our church.” She grabbed a pen and asked, “What …
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