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Singing without a copy of the words is not a very good idea in my opinion, *unless* most everyone knows the words. I enjoy learning new songs, choruses, and hymns but I need a copy of the words until I know them. Then, I'm fine. I have been to several meetings where I didn't have the words and I felt a little left out. Others were not singing either. Just a thought.
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Hi J.K. Good to see you here. I usually join in song unless its really boring, and I don't like it, but music has never been my thing. While I believe anyone can do anything in the spirit, should we expect full, equal participation in any given gift- prophecy? Teaching? Sheppards? Music? I think if 2 or 3 sing hymns, we got that one covered. Rich
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We try to make rhythm instruments available so that the totally non-musical, or new to the music, can participate to some degree. This is great, especially for children who are hanging back. I have to offer it two or three times, but eventually they shyly accept a shaker or bongo.
Also, since we were pretty into the old model, we have CCLI's songs for overhead on our computer, and we do pay for the CCLI license so we can reproduce most songs. It is a bit of an investment to have the overhead projector and such, as well as the problem of people focusing on the words rather than the Spirit, but it is a nice tool if you can afford it. Makes it real easy to add our original worship, as we can just type it in, try it out, and see if people catch on to it and like it.
Many businessmen have access to the tools, and the CCLI license for house churches is less than $50.
We project on Freezer paper or a white shower curtain at home, and usually just on a white wall when we "play out".
Another facet is that we always try to make a stab at a song the newcomer will know. The elderly always love "In The Garden". The next generation will know songs like Amazing Grace and Nothing But the Blood. Any recent refugees from IC seem to know Shout to the Lord. Yes, we're pretty done with that one, both in English and in Japaneses! But, Hey, It's Not About Me!
Blessings, Laurie Ann
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