How Should We Then Sing?
How Should We Then Sing?
Besides church, try to imagine other times and places where you sit or stand with a group of people you don’t know and sing. Where does that happen? Sometimes at a birthday party. Or you might stumble through Auld Lang Syne on New Year’s Eve. Or maybe during the seventh inning stretch if the game’s going well.
Imagine going to your favorite coffee shop, standing up, and saying, “Let’s just sing a few songs together!” I doubt you’d get much participation because culturally, today, that would be weird.
However, in the seminal book, “Worship and the Early Church”, scholar Ralph Martin writes, “The Christian Church was born in song.” Singing together has, is, and will forever be a vital part of Christian worship.
But why should we sing? And just as importantly, how? Is there a theology of singing?
I look forward to exploring these questions with you Sunday as we look at this week’s Epistle together.
See you then.
Steve+
Upcoming:
Bowie Baysox and Fireworks—Saturday, September 7, 6:35PM.
Second Sunday Sandwiches—Sunday, September 9 following worship.
September Vestry Meeting—Sunday, September 9 following Second Sunday Sandwiches.
Discovery Dinner—Thursday, September 12. If you’re new(ish) to Redeemer, we’d like to get to know you—and you, us—a little better. Join Steve and Lauren Wishart for dinner and discussion in their home. RSVP here, or with a Connection Card this Sunday and write “Discovery Dinner” in the comment section.
Membership Lunch—Sunday, September 22. If you’d like to find out more about Membership at Redeemer, join us for lunch following worship. RSVP here, or with a Connection Card this Sunday and write “Membership” in the comment section.
5th Sunday Potluck and Blessing of Students and Educators—Sunday, September 30 following worship.
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