Cbear
07-13-2007, 11:16 AM
The summer months seem to always be a hard time when it comes to planning the schedule for the worship team. Just last night I had rehearsal with my group. I had several people call with excuses for why they couldn't make rehearsals or why they couldn't sing on Sunday. This can be very discouraging as a leader. Especially when you are charged to raise up leaders. It can be difficult when those that need the training are always absent. Well we had a wonderful rehearsal and I was able to impart much from the Holy Spirit.
I have done some things to keep myself encouraged. First of all I try to spend as much time as possible preparing myself spiritually by getting alone and worshipping God. Yesterday I decided to just sit and be quite; no cell phone, no computer, not even the ipod; total silence. I experienced the peace of my heavenly Father. After that I took the cell phone put it in my office. I don't receive calls before rehearsal. As many of you know you can get almost 10 calls, all expressing reasons why they can't make it to rehearsal. So I just set an atmosphere to worship regardless of who was there. The Holy Spirit is my guide. Even though I had an agenda to get through, it never fails that God shows up and gives me all the time I need because of making Him the priority.
Rehearsal Agenda:
Band Rehearsal - Training on playing choral scales
Ran the list
Choir joins us
open in prayer
Had a wl lead us (testimony/sang Heart of Worship/prayer)
The worship lead us to interceed for others
Announcements
Ran Sunday's list
other songs
Still made it out in a timely manner
Band is at 6 and choir is at 7 we let out at 8:30.
I am just impressed when we leave the rehearsal in God's hands, it doesn't matter who shows up as long as God is there, He will make everything work out.
I send this to encourage leaders. I have been in this position for a long time and I know there are many people who get very discouraged. Just keep pressing into God's presence for your rehearsals. Remember it's more so about the heart than it is the art. I am praying for you all. Thank you.
I have done some things to keep myself encouraged. First of all I try to spend as much time as possible preparing myself spiritually by getting alone and worshipping God. Yesterday I decided to just sit and be quite; no cell phone, no computer, not even the ipod; total silence. I experienced the peace of my heavenly Father. After that I took the cell phone put it in my office. I don't receive calls before rehearsal. As many of you know you can get almost 10 calls, all expressing reasons why they can't make it to rehearsal. So I just set an atmosphere to worship regardless of who was there. The Holy Spirit is my guide. Even though I had an agenda to get through, it never fails that God shows up and gives me all the time I need because of making Him the priority.
Rehearsal Agenda:
Band Rehearsal - Training on playing choral scales
Ran the list
Choir joins us
open in prayer
Had a wl lead us (testimony/sang Heart of Worship/prayer)
The worship lead us to interceed for others
Announcements
Ran Sunday's list
other songs
Still made it out in a timely manner
Band is at 6 and choir is at 7 we let out at 8:30.
I am just impressed when we leave the rehearsal in God's hands, it doesn't matter who shows up as long as God is there, He will make everything work out.
I send this to encourage leaders. I have been in this position for a long time and I know there are many people who get very discouraged. Just keep pressing into God's presence for your rehearsals. Remember it's more so about the heart than it is the art. I am praying for you all. Thank you.