Pastor Cleans Off Platform

deltaguitar · #1 06-11-2007, 10:04 AM

This is a testimony from a young lady in our church who is a praise singer. Also, I have been the guitar player in this church for 10 years. We are part of the leadership of our church and have no problem with what our pastor did and are behind him 100%. We also have a very good music program in our church and have always been known for our music more than anything else.

Funny thing, the only people who find this offensive are the same people who caused tons of trouble for our former pastor.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Music-less Revival

For whatever reasons that are not important, my pastor has decided to clear off the platform. In our main services, we have no live music. All our music is coming from CDs, and everyone is invited to have worship time in the altar.

For typical APs, it sounds bizarre, and many would question the action. However, I can honestly say we had 2 of the greatest services this weekend as a result. We haven't gotten past worship service. He invited us down to the altar, we all started praying and the next thing you know people we've NEVER seen before are getting the Holy Ghost! It's been phenomenal. I saw people who haven't really prayed in years, fall to their knees in the presence of God.

I know that a lot of people are apprehensive about the change, but honestly, I think it's for the best. It's nothing permanent of course, but it's given a chance for some who hide behind their instruments to be an active part in worship. Some people won't accept it, and refuse to confirm to the new arrangement, but they are only hurting themselves.

Revival is sweeping through our church. It may be unorthodox and offensive to some. That's how I know it's God!

revrandy · #2 06-11-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

This is a testimony from a young lady in our church who is a praise singer. Also, I have been the guitar player in this church for 10 years. We are part of the leadership of our church and have no problem with what our pastor did and are behind him 100%. We also have a very good music program in our church and have always been known for our music more than anything else.

Funny thing, the only people who find this offensive are the same people who caused tons of trouble for our former pastor.

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Music-less Revival

For whatever reasons that are not important, my pastor has decided to clear off the platform. In our main services, we have no live music. All our music is coming from CDs, and everyone is invited to have worship time in the altar.

For typical APs, it sounds bizarre, and many would question the action. However, I can honestly say we had 2 of the greatest services this weekend as a result. We haven't gotten past worship service. He invited us down to the altar, we all started praying and the next thing you know people we've NEVER seen before are getting the Holy Ghost! It's been phenomenal. I saw people who haven't really prayed in years, fall to their knees in the presence of God.

I know that a lot of people are apprehensive about the change, but honestly, I think it's for the best. It's nothing permanent of course, but it's given a chance for some who hide behind their instruments to be an active part in worship. Some people won't accept it, and refuse to confirm to the new arrangement, but they are only hurting themselves.

Revival is sweeping through our church. It may be unorthodox and offensive to some. That's how I know it's God!

This cracked me up a bit....

but I Think That's Great!

deltaguitar · #3 06-11-2007, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by revrandy

This cracked me up a bit....

but I Think That's Great!

Basically what is happening is that the people in charge of music have been causing a lot of problems for the pastor and the former. They have been bluffing for years to get their way or walk off the platform. Our new pastor just called their bluff. Kicked them all off.

I would have never guessed in a million years that we would have had church by CD.

Digging4Truth · #4 06-11-2007, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

Basically what is happening is that the people in charge of music have been causing a lot of problems for the pastor and the former. They have been bluffing for years to get their way or walk off the platform. Our new pastor just called their bluff. Kicked them all off.

I would have never guessed in a million years that we would have had church by CD.

That is an excellent reason to do this but the problem doesn't have to be with the musicians/singers either.

The problem can be just a church wide departure from what it is all about.

deltaguitar · #5 06-11-2007, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digging4Truth

That is an excellent reason to do this but the problem doesn't have to be with the musicians/singers either.

The problem can be just a church wide departure from what it is all about.

I emailed our pastor three weeks ago and told him that I felt like I shouldn't play guitar during the altar service. He agreed with me and said he would see me at the altar.

See my problem is that after about 5 years of never going to the altar I had a huge fear of the altar and basically had not spoken in tongues for over ten years. Anytime someone would pray for me I would basically freeze up because of this fear.

Yesterday I saw a friend of mine who is former special forces and alcoholic getting renewed in the Holy Ghost and I just got in line. My pastor didn't even lay hands on me until like five minutes later. He just said this is your day and I started crying and the power of God's spirit just surround me and I was refilled with the wonderful spirit of God.

So basically I was one of the people she was talking about.

Whole Hearted · #6 06-11-2007, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deltaguitar

I emailed our pastor three weeks ago and told him that I felt like I shouldn't play guitar during the altar service. He agreed with me and said he would see me at the altar.

See my problem is that after about 5 years of never going to the altar I had a huge fear of the altar and basically had not spoken in tongues for over ten years. Anytime someone would pray for me I would basically freeze up because of this fear.

Yesterday I saw a friend of mine who is former special forces and alcoholic getting renewed in the Holy Ghost and I just got in line. My pastor didn't even lay hands on me until like five minutes later. He just said this is your day and I started crying and the power of God's spirit just surround me and I was refilled with the wonderful spirit of God.

So basically I was one of the people she was talking about.

You had not spoken in tongues for ten years?

I was taught and I teach that one should pray through (talking in tongues)everyday.

tamor · #7 06-11-2007, 10:09 AM

Hey, whatever it takes! If my pastor decided to do this, he would. His thing is, "The only thing constant at Love and Truth Church is change." Alot of folks don't like it, but he follows the leading of God.

I was also in a conference at a large COG church in Mobile, AL a couple of years and they did all the music by CDs. They had a large choir and the music pastor led the praise and worship to the CDs. There was a very powerful presence of God in the place. It's nice to know He's not restricted to our box!

Barb · #8 06-11-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamor

Hey, whatever it takes! If my pastor decided to do this, he would. His thing is, "The only thing constant at Love and Truth Church is change." Alot of folks don't like it, but he follows the leading of God.

I was also in a conference at a large COG church in Mobile, AL a couple of years and they did all the music by CDs. They had a large choir and the music pastor led the praise and worship to the CDs. There was a very powerful presence of God in the place. It's nice to know He's not restricted to our box!

The uniqueness of Pentecost is that every church is different and every pastor is different...breaking it down even further, every service is different, and the reason is because every need is different.

Each pastor should follow the leading of His hand however he deems it proper to do so...if it works for them, wonderful!! Praise God!!

tamor · #9 06-11-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barb

The uniqueness of Pentecost is that every church is different and every pastor is different...breaking it down even further, every service is different, and the reason is because every need is different.

Each pastor should follow the leading of His hand however he deems it proper to do so...if it works for them, wonderful!! Praise God!!

Well said, Sis!

Barb · #10 06-11-2007, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tamor

Well said, Sis!

You said it best actually, tam...that it's nice to know He isn't restricted to our little box.

God wants to have His way, and He will do it without a sound system or with one...without a praise team or with one...without a band or with one.

It's really up to us if we are willing to let it all be about Him...JMHO...