Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
skill.. so?
Pardon me for little personal worship reflections or sharing from me. I know I only been sharing songs and song list only but I try my best to share more here.
Recently, I been taking a lot of time to reflect about the vision and direction I want for my worship team. I listed lots of stuff... then came to one particular point that got me pondering.
That is being skillful.
That brings lots of question in my mind.
Being pondering on few verses about giving my best to Lord. Singing and playing skillfully well.
So if someone doesn't sings well, will God "accepts" his worship? He sings from his heart right? We are not here to judge someone's worship or some team's worship... aren't we?
Then here is another situation. If the team just play "good music" but not worshipful, we failed too.
But is skillful important? Yes.
God bless each one of us with skills so we should honor Him with it. Doesn't matter if it is one or ten skills, as long as we use it for Him, I believe He will bless us and guide us more. Refer to Parable of talents.
What I learnt from there is the matter of heart when we have the gifts/skill from God.
I think the matter is finding the balance. And also giving the best to the Lord from the heart.
So encourage everyone to sharpen your skills so we can give our best to the Lord, who deserves the best.
"Worship is not some performance we do, but a presence we experience"-- A Z Tozer.
Recently, I been taking a lot of time to reflect about the vision and direction I want for my worship team. I listed lots of stuff... then came to one particular point that got me pondering.
That is being skillful.
That brings lots of question in my mind.
Being pondering on few verses about giving my best to Lord. Singing and playing skillfully well.
So if someone doesn't sings well, will God "accepts" his worship? He sings from his heart right? We are not here to judge someone's worship or some team's worship... aren't we?
Then here is another situation. If the team just play "good music" but not worshipful, we failed too.
But is skillful important? Yes.
God bless each one of us with skills so we should honor Him with it. Doesn't matter if it is one or ten skills, as long as we use it for Him, I believe He will bless us and guide us more. Refer to Parable of talents.
What I learnt from there is the matter of heart when we have the gifts/skill from God.
I think the matter is finding the balance. And also giving the best to the Lord from the heart.
So encourage everyone to sharpen your skills so we can give our best to the Lord, who deserves the best.
"Worship is not some performance we do, but a presence we experience"-- A Z Tozer.
friday thoughts
"Worship is not some performance we do, but a presence we experience."
-- AW Tozer (The Purpose of Man)
-- AW Tozer (The Purpose of Man)
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
CYW ambassador
Just want to share something I am supporting and part of.. a cause that I am standing up along with some people..
It's Change Your World, I am talking about..
And if you read it, heard it, yes.. I am part of CYW as their Creative Ambassador..
http://www.changeyourworld.com.my/creative-ambassador/
Anyway, come get to know Change Your World more and click on their website.
Monday, December 3, 2012
[song sharing] In Christ Alone by Owl City
There is this song written by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend was made popular few months ago by Adam Young aka Owl City. He decided to record this song after one of his devotional reflection.
Here is what he have to say (taken from online article) :-
"Something about this song makes me bawl like a baby," Young wrote. "If I were to count on one hand, the number of songs that have ever deeply moved me, this one would take the cake. Last night I probably spent more time actually crying at the piano than I did recording it. Such are the secret confessions of a shy boy from Minnesota . . .
I am truly blessed by his version. Am blessed to know an artist like him also able to use music to speak his faith.
Indeed in Christ alone, I will trust.
Here is what he have to say (taken from online article) :-
"Something about this song makes me bawl like a baby," Young wrote. "If I were to count on one hand, the number of songs that have ever deeply moved me, this one would take the cake. Last night I probably spent more time actually crying at the piano than I did recording it. Such are the secret confessions of a shy boy from Minnesota . . .
"As I’m so often reminded what a priceless gift my life is, I ache with everything in me to make it count, so that when I finally cross the finish line, I’ll hear the words, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'"
Young also noted that the spiritual meat of the song is not "intended to be 'crammed down the throat,' if you will. That is not my intention. This is what I wholeheartedly believe, and to that belief, I remain steadfast until He returns or calls me home."
Young also noted that the spiritual meat of the song is not "intended to be 'crammed down the throat,' if you will. That is not my intention. This is what I wholeheartedly believe, and to that belief, I remain steadfast until He returns or calls me home."
Indeed in Christ alone, I will trust.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
[FCC Eng services' song list] 1st-2nd DEC 2012
This week, it's me and Gavin again.. but this time, he led Saturday while Sunday was led by me..
Meanwhile on Sunday..
1st week of December marks the beginning of Advent week. Usually it starts 4 weeks before Christmas so this year, it begins this week.
Advent is observed in most church settings to reflect the 1st coming of Christ (as Saviour) and also the 2nd coming of Christ (as Judge). At this period, some of our songs will reflect that, which also means some of the Christmas carols being sung.
So yes, Christmas is more than just being merry and happy. It's all about HIM :)
Heart Preparing : Jesus is here right now
THEME : This is our God
Today is the day http://www.youtube.com/watch?
I m not ashamedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
God of ages http://www.youtube.com/watch?
This is our God http://www.youtube.com/watch?
All heaven declare http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Respond:
Offering: Angels we have heard on high http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Closing: 2nd song
Meanwhile on Sunday..
Heart Preparing : The first Noel http://www.youtube.com/
THEME : The Light of His love
Endless light http://www.youtube.com/
Rise up and praise Himhttp://www.youtube.com/
Let creation sing (Reuben Morgan)
Our Father http://youtu.be/MlHiDohcEEw?
Jesus, God's righteousness revealed http://www.youtube.com/
R :
o: Hark the herald angels sing
C: 3rd song
C: 3rd song
1st week of December marks the beginning of Advent week. Usually it starts 4 weeks before Christmas so this year, it begins this week.
Advent is observed in most church settings to reflect the 1st coming of Christ (as Saviour) and also the 2nd coming of Christ (as Judge). At this period, some of our songs will reflect that, which also means some of the Christmas carols being sung.
So yes, Christmas is more than just being merry and happy. It's all about HIM :)
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Advent
Sorry about lack of articles lately, been busy to sitdown and really share my devotional thoughts. I know I been sharing songs instead, well, just to keep things alive and yea, share some good stuff.
Just a short sharing about what advent is all about..
Advent usually observed in many churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Jesus at Christmas
The theme of readings and teachings during Advent is often to prepare for the Second Coming while commemorating the First Coming of Christ at Christmas. With the view of directing the thoughts of Christians to the first coming of Jesus Christ as savior and to his second coming as judge, special readings are prescribed for each of the four Sundays in Advent. Same goes with the worship songs usually.
Just a short sharing about what advent is all about..
Advent usually observed in many churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Jesus at Christmas
The theme of readings and teachings during Advent is often to prepare for the Second Coming while commemorating the First Coming of Christ at Christmas. With the view of directing the thoughts of Christians to the first coming of Jesus Christ as savior and to his second coming as judge, special readings are prescribed for each of the four Sundays in Advent. Same goes with the worship songs usually.
Advent usually goes on for 4 weeks before Christmas so this year it begins on 1st-2nd Dec weekend.
So.. hopefully this season prepares everyone for Christmas as it is all about JESUS!
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