Take It In
I reviewed the set list and I get a little excited every time I see myself leading a song. I was equally excited that the song our worship Pastor chose for me was a new song. As I usually do I began reviewing and rehearsing the song and listening to the other songs scheduled. It wasn't long in that the songs took on a life of their own.They were more than melodies and harmonies and swells and dynamics. The words were alive and ministering to me. It's hard sometimes as a worship team member to not become rote in our service. We get the set list and rehearse and only look for the right key or how well the music sounds or how good the vocals sound. At times its an inner struggle to remember that the songs we sing aren't just songs. These songs are being presented at a time when people are vulnerable. In a worship setting the congregation or audience aren't just there to hear good music. Honestly they can get that on the radio or by CD. In a worship setting they are there