Seeing the Face of Christ in Worship--Saturday, March 10, 2012

Colossians 3:1-4     

So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ²Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, ³for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. ⁴When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

Psalm  47:1    

Shout unto God with the voice of triumph.   Shout unto God with the voice of singing.

What would the worship service be without music?

Surely there would be something lacking, a missing link, if you will,

to the spoken word.

 We are fortunate to be steeped in a rich musical heritage in the Lutheran

Church.  Just think of all the forms of music that takes place on Sunday

morning.  The prelude, hymns, anthems, Kyrie, offertory response,

communion music, the postlude, and much more.  All of this to enhance the

worship service.  Sometimes very quiet, sometimes quite stirring...but

always to the glory of God.

 I'm sure you will see and hear this during Holy Week.

The "Requiem" that the choir is preparing for Good Friday,

will surely be quite moving.

I'm certain that the face of God will be revealed through our

sacred music.

                                "Soli Deo Gloria"

Vivian Seidel

 For reflection:

How does music add to your experience of worship?

Which hymns transport you to a significant event, or person, or memory?

How do you give God, “glory?”