Recent discussions have brought me to think about the value of our music ministry program to all who participate and to our congregation each Sunday. I am always happy to hear from congregational members each Sunday during fellowship time when they take the time to share their thoughts about our hymns, praise songs and anthem from the service. It reminds me of how important it is for those of us who play instruments and sing, to take the time to pray before entering the sanctuary for Sunday service. I feel very strongly that when we close our morning prayer each Sunday with an offering to God of what we have prepared for service that He indeed uses our music, scripture lessons and sermon topics to reach people in a very personal and fulfilling way. When I hear from people each Sunday I feel honored that they have taken the time to share their thoughts and feelings about what the music means to them during the service. It is certainly not about what I do but about what we all do in sharing our talents and our hearts with our fellow Christians each Sunday as we worship our God and His Son our Savior Jesus Christ.
I sincerely hope that if you are a current member of our praise orchestra and chancel choir that you feel the way I do as we serve our congregation by way of our music ministry. Let us not forget as we meet new people in church each Sunday to invite them to join us and participate in the joy of making music each Wednesday in rehearsal and each Sunday service.
In His Name,
Jerry Westerman
Director of Music Ministry
First Presbyterian Church
December 3, 2009 at 4:29 am |
Jerry is a powerful “pray-er” – Even if I wasn’t singing, I’d like to be there for his prayers before the service starts. He is a wonderful blessing in our church.