I'm with worship team

     The article, "I'm with the worship team," talks about the differences between a regular band and a worship band. He explains that there are key differences between being in a band and serving in a local church worship ministry. Specifically, he says that a regular band is a closed circle. A worship band should be open to others. He also says that a band is about ownership but a worship team is about stewardship. A band is an exclusive, privileged group and a worship team is about serving. A band is about performing and a worship band is about facilitating.
    I really enjoyed this article because it helped me see the worship band from a different perspective. I really think that we often treat ourselves like a normal band instead of a worship band. I agree with Tom that we should check to see if we are being faithful, dependable, humble, teachable, and leaders with a passion for God.

Why aren't we singing?

    In this video, the man talks about how he noticed that more and more people these days refuse to sing during worship at church. He said that he's making the assumption that singing during a time of worship is a good thing. It even says in the Bible to sing to the Lord and make a joyful noise back to God. He recognizes that some people choose not to sing because the song is too difficult to sing. The man says that we must ask ourselves wether the songs we pick for worship are suitable for the people of the congregation. Another factor, he considers, is that many people think of worship like a concert or performance. This, however, is not worship is about. Worship is about everyone in the church bringing something to praise God. He concludes that at the end of worship, we must direct all the attention on God.
     I like how the man says that each individual in the church should bring something for worship. Worship isn't meant to be a performance or concert. Many people think that as long as the band is singing and they are listening, they are worshipping God. But this is not how worship should be. Worship is about everyone, including the congregation, bringing their own voices and/or instruments to praise God. My main take away from this is that worship isn't about receiving praise, it's about offering praise.