Welcome to Grant's Heavenly Top Ten. This month I've decided to jump into one of the biggest controversies facing the Church these days--the use of music in the worship service. So, with sensitivity, and respect to those who view this issue as a source of contention, I offer you the September Edition of the Heavenly Top Ten, which is:
“The Top Ten Reasons for Using Drums In Your Worship Service”
- The Board thought that using drums in the worship service would defuse the guitar controversy!
- As the preacher, you feel like you've been doing a "High Wire Balancing Act" so a drum roll is in order!
- You've found several spontaneous drum rolls during the service keeps the congregation focused.
- Your congregation has moved to multiple services and a long drum solo after the first service effectively clears the building for the next service.
- The treasurer figured that a timpani works well for telethons, so why not for the Building Fund Update?
- Marching to Zion is your favorite hymn.
- You've found that using marching rhythms during the offering keeps the ushers moving.
- The preachers' jokes during his sermon, would benefit tremendously from the traditional "PA-dumP-Bump," or "rimshot."
- You always thought that "Wipeout" would be an appropriate instrumental during communion.
- And the number one reason for using drums in the worship service is:
- The worship committee has narrowed the decision to purchase a new instrument to either drums, or an accordion — 'nuff said!
The Heavenly Top Ten is intended to be a fun look at
issues of faith and fellowship. It should not be considered a serious treatment
of
any of the topics presented.