Music in the Church

[James Kelm]

Howdy...

 

    Well I'll jump in here, and say that I largely agree with both Carla and Dave.  I think that today, the music is what is often celebrated rather than the Lord.  The messenger is bigger than the message.  As some of you may know, I worked as a professional musician for many years.  I am amazed of just how often "the Holy Spirit" is celebrated out of simple musical rhythm and performance, rather than any real praise or substance.  By many modern "worship standards", "the Holy Spirit" would be most evident within a secular rock concert!  We often do not praise our God, as much as we enjoy the fact that a particular style of music is enjoyable.  The experience of "God" has become more valued than God Himself.  Does this make any sense?  LOLL

 

 

Your Friend in Christ,

Pastor James Kelm

Foundational Christian Family Ministry

www.fcfministry.org

 

[cd5...@gmail.com]

It does make sense.

 

One of the reasons I switched churches a couple of years ago was because of the liberal music and even some liberal ways.

 

I also know we are supposed to except some change so we can bring new people in to the church but in my opinion the newer people are trying to change it too much to where it fits their lifestyle and their ways.

 

Carla

[James Kelm]

Howdy...

 

    Your comments I believe to be very well reasoned.  I am reminded of the question that is rarely asked now days, being are we conforming to the gospel, or conforming the gospel to us!

 

 

Your Friend in Christ,Pastor James Kelm

Foundational Christian Family Ministry

www.fcfministry.org

 

 

[Cindy Handel]

I agree, Carla.  I wish this would be addressed more, in the church.  The music at my church isn't bad, now.  But, I just can't understand how music, which sounds like some of the rock music the world listens to, can be said to be praising and worshiping God.  I admit, I'm getting old, (55), but I can't understand how "music" where you can't understand the words and want to cover your ears, because it's so loud, can be honoring God. 

 

My brother, sister-in-law, and their family are all Christians.  I really have no doubt of that.  But, we've ridden with them between our home and Western Pennsylvania (a good 3-1/2 or 4 hour ride) and listened to the Christian music they like.  Coming home, after Thanksgiving, I finally asked that they turn it off and we just have quiet.  I said that I understand it's Christian music, but it gives me a headache! 

 

People will say that we have to be in the world in order to reach others for Christ.  But, where is the line drawn between trying to reach someone with music they like and being too much like the world?  I don't really know.  But, for me, I much prefer the older, more worshipful hymns.

 

Cindy

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Subject: Re: Music in the Church

[Cindy Handel]

Oh, I think this is so right.  We must conform to the Gospel; not make it conform to us.

 

Cindy

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One thing that has made churches the way they are today is there is a traditional service and a contemporary service.  Many people won't go to the traditional service because their kids wouldn't like it.  I think in larger churches you need two services but both services should be the same.  The church I attend has the traditional service at 9 a.m. then the contemporary service at 10:30 where the one's who attended the traditional service go to Sunday School.  I went to the contemporary service once and it was totally out of my league.  The pastor's message was the same but everything else was geared to the people who need that rock feel good stuff.  It broke my heart.