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« on: September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM »
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
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« Reply #2 on: September 03, 2008, 01:22:00 PM »
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?

It would certainly be an "issue"... how big of an issue depends on how folks react to it.

(I wonder how long we can keep this thread going before we get "obliturized" with Pineyisms.  Look around )
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« Reply #3 on: September 03, 2008, 03:13:07 PM »
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I agree with DCR.

How much of an issue depends on the congregation, what they're doing other than fiddling with worship styles, and how the idea is couched. Most "progressive" churches already consider IM a non-issue except with respect to congregational peace. There really is no compelling reason to poke your members in the eye with a sharp stick with no warning.
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« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2008, 03:21:33 PM »
I find it amazing what petty issues people will use to one-up each other...  help!
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2008, 12:20:29 PM »
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I find it amazing what petty issues people will use to one-up each other...  help!


Oh yea, I find it unscriptureal that your little icon has no mouth but has to use a sign to ask for help because when scripture authorizes ASKING for help, it infers a voice ...
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 12:49:20 PM »
zoonance,   that is hilarious!    Applause
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« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2008, 05:14:43 PM »
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I would be rather surprised if adding IM actually improves congregational singing.
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« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2008, 05:24:59 PM »
My daughter goes to a CoC school.  Over the past year or so (on occasion) one of the students will bring a guitar into chapel to accompany the singing.   I believe this is only happening at the secondary school where most of the teachers and even the principal are quite young and a somewhat progressive.  This past spring they used a piano to accompany the chorus concert.  I was a bit surprised.  :)  

[I spoke with my daughter today and found that what I typed above was not accurate.  IM has NOT been used in chapel, but it has been used during spiritual emphasis days, which are held at another site.]

I really don't think they will introduce IM in the Sunday morning service any time soon.  I get the impression that a few people might have to go to their eternal reward before that would happen.  (I know... I'm bad.  But how does one go about saying that nicely?)  

Funny story: About 7 or 8 years ago, before I knew anything about the CoC and IM, there was a family at my church that had decided to get into a bit of "Christian children's ministry/entertainment".  I recommended them to the school for a chapel service.  One thing they did was put Bible verses to up-beat recorded music, and taught these to the kids.  They also used skits and comedy to teach a Bible lesson.  It's a long story, but let's say the staff at the school were a little shocked.  My friends were not invited back there again!  I didn't have a full comprehension about what happened that morning and how controversial it was until years later.   :)
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« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2008, 05:27:02 PM »
Quote from: sanctusivo on September 04, 2008, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I would be rather surprised if adding IM actually improves congregational singing.
When your congregation sings, Who is your audience?
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Quote from: w8ing4daybreak on September 04, 2008, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: sanctusivo on September 04, 2008, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I would be rather surprised if adding IM actually improves congregational singing.
When your congregation sings, Who is your audience?
Audience not involved. Edification is the purpose. Col 3:16; Eph. 5:19.
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« Reply #11 on: September 04, 2008, 06:03:00 PM »
I agree with sanctusivo. 

I have to take a Goody's powder and lie down for a while. 
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« Reply #12 on: September 04, 2008, 06:13:34 PM »
Quote from: sanctusivo on September 04, 2008, 05:31:21 PM
Quote from: w8ing4daybreak on September 04, 2008, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: sanctusivo on September 04, 2008, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I would be rather surprised if adding IM actually improves congregational singing.
When your congregation sings, Who is your audience?
Audience not involved. Edification is the purpose. Col 3:16; Eph. 5:19.

Yes... But I believe God "smiles" when he hears the praises of His people.  With or without instruments.
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« Reply #13 on: September 04, 2008, 06:46:58 PM »
Quote from: w8ing4daybreak on September 04, 2008, 05:27:02 PM
Quote from: sanctusivo on September 04, 2008, 05:14:43 PM
Quote from: Gary on September 03, 2008, 12:19:43 PM
Is it no longer an issue with more "progressive" CofC's adding services with instrumental music?
I would be rather surprised if adding IM actually improves congregational singing.
When your congregation sings, Who is your audience?

Depends on the song.

If it's praise, God is the primary target.

If it's edification, other believers are the target.

If it's evangelistic, non-believers are the target.
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« Reply #14 on: September 04, 2008, 08:14:03 PM »
Quote from: Mere Nick on September 04, 2008, 06:03:00 PM
I agree with sanctusivo. 

I have to take a Goody's powder and lie down for a while. 
I keep Goody's in the car (the blister pack version; costs about a buck I think): lots of extra nutritious caffeine brain food. Smile
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