Devotionals by Terri Pettyjohn Writer and Author June 09, 2008
Picture a Sunday service in your mind, imagine the Praise Team in place, the
worshipers in their rows. Now let’s scroll down to the second song where some are
clapping, and a few brave souls have even raised their hands in worship when suddenly
there is a tremendous shout coming from the back of the sanctuary. What do we do?
Do we stop the service or quietly ask the rowdy, rambunctious disturber of our worship to
please leave? This thing, shouting, has never been done before in our church. Yet, to our
astonished ears we begin to hear not just the sound of the shout, but the words: “Praise
to the God who rules forever” “Lord, You are worthy of all praise” “Thank you, Jesus, for
being the salvation of my life”. We can’t help but notice the tears of joy that stream
down his face as his hands are raised to the heavens. Interesting thought, isn’t it?
Psalm 33:3 “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy.”
Love them anyway.
If someone wants to shout to the Lord, let them. It's kind of ironic that one of the most popular songs within the Church is 'Shout to the Lord', yet we look down on people and judge them when they do just that. Maybe you, me, and everyone else thi...more
Submitted by: Joshua Duke Location: Lynnfield, Massachusetts
In Spirit and Truth
I have been an assistent Worship Leader and Worship Leader for over 7 years. My purpose in this life and the next is to Worship God ONLY!! I have come under much scrutiny for Worshiping Our Lord exhuberantly. As the Spirit of God leads me I have sang...more
Submitted by: Paula Kay Location: Saylorsburg PA
Shout of praise?or outburst?
I lead worship in our congregation and although we don't prohibit people from shouting during praise and worship, we also don't teach that it is always the proper response. You may be distracting another person and taking from their time of worship b...more
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Used by churches all over the world to help teach worship, the Experiencing Worship study can help your worship team too.
Your team will learn why we worship and gain a better understanding of how to worship.
One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.