Worship Leading
I remember the first time i was able to attend a worship service, at first a thought it was some kinda’ concert in a Christian/semi-religious setting, but as i continue to stand at the back and have myself sight of all the people, i started to see most of them raising up their hands, some would close their eyes, and they started singing, some would just stand and some would sing and cry out loud on the top of their voices. I think i’ve placed myself in a strange and very awkward position ” where am i?” some of them would kneel, sit , jump, dance, while fast and slow songs we’re being played.
All of a sudden i started my attention was caught by a young blondie guy ( i believe Hip-hop and RnB was his genre of music), who was leading all the people in the room in singing , later to find, it’s what you call ” Worship”. I’ll never forget that time, i had a real encounter with God, i felt the presence of this greater being above me and found myself caught up in it, the glory of the Lord is in that room. Then i asked a friend of mine who sits beside me ” Who’s that guy? “, ” He’s the Worship Leader!” was his glad reply. Last week i was able to read P.Steve’s link to Worship Leading resources/site i believe it would be of big help to every worship leader ( whether you’re singing or playing the instruments or sounds), I learned a lot , one of that is not closing my eyes the entire worship time he3! btw here they are;
“A Message to Worship Leaders” – Pastor Steve Murrell
“Worship Week with P.Neli, Tony and Rhonda” – Stefan Suarez
” Christian Songs and Techniques” – Beldiaz
Looking back seven years ago, i just said to myself “If given the chance, i hope to do that, serving God through Worship Leading and it took that long ’til now that i’m now a part it. Yes indeed it is a great, privilege , responsibility yet it’s a very big responsibility, i could just imagine the first time i was plunged into it. Good thing God is always there and that He resides in the praises of His people. I hope to grow more in this gift and in a sense responsibilty i count to be a great honor and privilege. As we (Worship Team Members) desire for an upright heart, skillful should also be in our prayers, desire, goals and disciplines…
Praise Yeshua! =)
Links: “Worship Leader”
Thanks to all the bloggers i’ve listed in this post! Thanks this will really help a lot!
All honor and glory and power belongs to Him!
