If You Can't Sing It

Sunday worship with Pastor Bob, even for methodical Methodists can be fresh and new. Today we focused on the concept of music and singing in worship. Our service went as follows:
Prelude: Medley of Just a Closer Walk with Thee and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot with Janet Kaizer on the piano.
Introit: Nothing But the Blood of Jesus by one of our children's choirs
Call to Worship
Scripture: Psalm 150
Hymn: O For a Thousand Tongues
Scripture: Ephesians 6: 10-11
Hymn: Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Scripture: Colossians 3: 16
Hymn: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Some church stuff
Prayer Response song: Jesus Loves Me
Offertory: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings: I Stand Amazed (v. 1)
Scripture: Psalm 100
Hymn: Victory in Jesus
Sermon: If You Can't Sing It
Hymn: What Wondrous Love is This
Closing Hymn: I'll Fly Away
Postlude: Sanctified Janet Kaizer on the piano

At the heart of our faith is singing. No matter where you go, when Christians gather there is music and song. Pastor Bob said some Methodists even think if you can't sing it, you needn't believe it. Our music helps express what we believe. All major doctrines of the faith can be addressed in song. Music also helps us express what we feel about what we believe. Martin Luther has been rumored to have battled depression and believed it was song that raised him from the depth of darkness because Satan can't sing. If you church has never stepped out and done a service similar to what we did today, go for it. Your congregation may need to select newer songs depending upon the Christian age of the congregation but for this 50+ believer it was a real blessing to sing hymns that have meant a lot to me throughout my maturing years.