What does music mean to you in a church? For me it is what gets me excited and sets the tone for the sermon. I for one love the fact that my church sings songs that I actually know and listen to on the radio. The music is one of the reasons I love my church so much. I tried going to a church that sang hymns and I was sadly bored out of my mind. Hearing the sound of the drums, guitars, the piano and the singers brings joy to my worship time. I know there are some folks that love hearing the old hymns but I just can't do it. Besides the church I tried before I found my church I have visited another church while on vacation and they sang old hymns and it just doesn't seem like anyone gets into the song and truly has a connection. I love the sound of music and I can only hope that doesn't change.
Have a blessed day
Jocelyn
I agree! The BAND is what got me to return to my church for a 2nd visit and has a lot to do with what keeps me coming back. I have no fear of getting sleepy before the sermon because the music gets me awakened and connected beforehand. Due to my experience with lectures and meetings I've had to endure, while not being actively involved, in my student and professional career, the fear of falling asleep in church is part of what kept me from looking for a church for so long! Old/slow hymns and long-winded speakers just aren't for me. I really enjoy to lively music & speaking I encounter at my current church home :)
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