Monkeyman presents...High Praise

Monkeyman · #1 12-23-2007, 03:28 AM

Here is a clip of our kids worshipping. *warning*Our church is kinda wild...

Enjoy..."The Presence Of The Lord"

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Truly Blessed · #2 12-23-2007, 10:46 AM

First of all, I want to say that I enjoy creative, interpretive dance. I have been deeply moved on so many occasions while watching interpretive dance in worship.

However, I wondered as I watched this if an apology has been given to churches like Smythe Street Cathedral who have been criticized for years for having interpretive dance as part of their worship service. The difference that I observe is that the UPC churches tend to like songs that are more of a rock and roll style that has lots of energy, whereas most creative dance I have seen is slower and tend to have more elegant, professional dance routines. Perhaps that will come as this ministry develops.

I applaud CCC for introducing interpretive dance to their worship. Dance was intended to be very much a part of our worship of God. I don't believe the dance mentioned in scripture is what most Pentecostal churches have and call "shockamoo". God is a creative and orderly God, not one of chaos and confusion.

There's my ramblings for the day.

Monkeyman · #3 12-23-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Truly Blessed

First of all, I want to say that I enjoy creative, interpretive dance. I have been deeply moved on so many occasions while watching interpretive dance in worship.

However, I wondered as I watched this if an apology has been given to churches like Smythe Street Cathedral who have been criticized for years for having interpretive dance as part of their worship service. The difference that I observe is that the UPC churches tend to like songs that are more of a rock and roll style that has lots of energy, whereas most creative dance I have seen is slower and tend to have more elegant, professional dance routines. Perhaps that will come as this ministry develops.

I applaud CCC for introducing interpretive dance to their worship. Dance was intended to be very much a part of our worship of God. I don't believe the dance mentioned in scripture is what most Pentecostal churches have and call "shockamoo". God is a creative and orderly God, not one of chaos and confusion.

There's my ramblings for the day.

Cool, whoever owes them an apology should get right on that. I know I don't owe them anything, I have never criticized them publicly nor in private. I know my Pastors haven't and our worship team as well. In fact, on radio, I have gone out of my way to promote their church including events AND I also taught them a choir clinic.

If apologies are to be thrown around to people who are criticized for doing things different, then I am expecting one too

Truly Blessed · #4 12-24-2007, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Cool, whoever owes them an apology should get right on that. I know I don't owe them anything, I have never criticized them publicly nor in private. I know my Pastors haven't and our worship team as well. In fact, on radio, I have gone out of my way to promote their church including events AND I also taught them a choir clinic.

If apologies are to be thrown around to people who are criticized for doing things different, then I am expecting one too

Monkeyman, my apologies if you have taken offense to my comments. I wasn't meaning to come across as being critical of anything you are doing. Matter of fact I was applauding you for doing what you are doing. My comment on apologizing wasn't really directed towards you. I guess I was doing a little thinking out loud. You wouldn't have even been around Fredericton during the period I was referring to when Smythe Street Cathedral came under such strong criticism and judgment. I think it wise for churches and pastors to refrain from publicly criticizing other churches and pastors.

I also commend you for your cooperation with SSC.

Keep up the good work!

Monkeyman · #5 12-24-2007, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Truly Blessed

Monkeyman, my apologies if you have taken offense to my comments. I wasn't meaning to come across as being critical of anything you are doing. Matter of fact I was applauding you for doing what you are doing. My comment on apologizing wasn't really directed towards you. I guess I was doing a little thinking out loud. You wouldn't have even been around Fredericton during the period I was referring to when Smythe Street Cathedral came under such strong criticism and judgment. I think it wise for churches and pastors to refrain from publicly criticizing other churches and pastors.

I also commend you for your cooperation with SSC.

Keep up the good work!

As we say back in the day...Its all good in da hood! he he
Now worries and I understand where you are coming from for sure!

I think it is a new day, where we learn from other's past mistakes and keep on the mission that God has put us in...our mission isn't to tear down but to build up for the Kingdom. As long as God has me here in NB to do that, that is what I will occupy my time with. I understand you know firsthand of difficulties in ministry...I want you to know...I would work hand in hand (not literally!!) with you to help you with your work in the Kingdom. This is our mission!!!

Truly Blessed · #6 12-24-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

As we say back in the day...Its all good in da hood! he he
Now worries and I understand where you are coming from for sure!

I think it is a new day, where we learn from other's past mistakes and keep on the mission that God has put us in...our mission isn't to tear down but to build up for the Kingdom. As long as God has me here in NB to do that, that is what I will occupy my time with. I understand you know firsthand of difficulties in ministry...I want you to know...I would work hand in hand (not literally!!) with you to help you with your work in the Kingdom. This is our mission!!!

Thanks! I appreciate your spirit and your heart for God! Merry Christmas!