Wow. What kind of crazy people would be willing to wake up at 7:00am and not arrive back home until 10:30pm, dedicating their whole Saturday to an all-day seminar and then some?
THIRTEEN members of the worship team, that’s who! Only the most enthusiastic group would voluntarily spend 9 hours in a worship conference, only to decide spontaneously over dinner that it would be appropriate to return to church and continue our musical training in a 2-hour nighttime jam session! Now that’s enthusiasm!
I have long considered worship team to be ministry team that has the most fun, judging by the lightheartedness and humor that graces each of our monthly meetings, jam sessions, parties, and going to concerts and other special events or services. We probably have the least boring meetings of all church meetings. And we can always poke fun at each other and laugh at ourselves while enjoying each other’s company, even with the families and children around (or especially so… those crazy kids!).
But now I am also convinced that the worship team also may have the most passion. I see a great passion to see God honored and His Name glorified. I see a great passion to move forward and progress in our musicianship. I see a great passion to do all things with excellence, spiritually and musically. I see a great passion and love for the congregation, a desire to see them value corporate worship and long to see and know more of Jesus Christ. And I am especially humbled to see such a passion to follow my leadership, though I am young, sinful, occasionally oblivious, stubborn, and have made mistakes. By they are also willing to take huge risks with me when I say go, or to hold back when I say no. God has blessed me with a great team, and words cannot express my gratitude. Please continue to pray for my wisdom in leadership.
Worship team, my heart is encouraged by your enthusiasm and passion, especially necessary during a time in which our church may be regularly criticized by some as lacking vision, resisting change, losing hope, or being stagnant. By God’s grace we have accomplished so much in 2007-2008, and I am refreshed and renewed in my excitement to see what God has in store for 2008-2009, as I beheld a renewed fire in your hearts today. I praise and thank God for you all!
And now, I REALLY have to sleep! Because the worshipful weekend continues at 8:00am tomorrow…
James
Amen. Praise God :)
At Cornerstone Simi Valley this Sunday, Francis Chan said, “How much you believe is measured by how much you’re willing to sacrifice.”
Looks like the worship team really believe in your leadership, as well as the importance of what they do every Sunday in service. I guess the only questions that remain are: do other ministry teams know about this, and are they encouraged?
In any case, praise the Lord, and I’m looking forward to the next time I’m back home in OC.
Glorify God’s name in everything that you are doing. Let the nation know of His name.
Hey bro, i will continue to keep you in prayers especially when you’re leading the worship team. I have also learnt to just let God take over everything. Sometimes I tend to take control and just freak out but well, letting Him control everything is so much exciting. Take care and may God’s name be glorified through the worship team.