worship celebrates Jesus Christ
During Tuesday evening worship team and Wednesday evening choir rehearsals, we have been discussing worship related issues: topics for the following Sunday worship service, music, (of course.) We have also been reading through and discussing the book, “Worship is a Verb,” by Dr. Robert Webber. It seems that in every week’s discussion so far, the topic of the chapter has tied in somehow with what would be occurring during the following Sunday’s worship service.
First of all, I want to thank all involved for taking extra time during rehearsal for these discussions. I am enjoying these discussions, and hope that you consider them a worthwhile addition to your already full schedules.
In the book, “Worship is a Verb,” Dr. Webber outlines his eight principles of worship renewal: the first being “worship celebrates Jesus Christ.” Our discussions have revealed the fact that our ideas of “celebration” differ greatly among one another. For instance, Linda Buzard considers a quiet service at Ashland following weeks of fasting to have been a significant celebration of Christ. Darrell Proctor shared with us a similar experience following a time of fasting. Marilyn Ford remembers a quiet celebration among friends in a college dorm. Megan Tahan mentioned a completely different kind of celebration during which she felt free to worship accompanied by a full band playing in full volume.
I am hoping that this blog will serve as an opportunity to learn of more experiences of the celebration of our Lord and his saving work. Please share with us.
