Over the last few weeks I’ve kept reading and hearing people voice their opinion that TSA needs to “stay Army”. I’m overjoyed by this comment, warmed to the heart. Then I realise the content the person is speaking in, and the clouds return. “Staying Army” to them involves maintaining our symbolism, keeping our Army songs, …
Category Archive: Worship
May 20 2013
Worship Evening
On Sunday we tried something different at The Salvation Army in Guernsey. Instead of our usual traditional service we tried a new relaxed format. This included worship lead by the worship group, bible teaching, and time for small group discussions. We also had an opportunity to share thoughts and things that had been discussed in …
Apr 24 2013
Worship Team Update
We’re now a few weeks into this “new” expression of worship at our Church, and I thought I’d share some of the things we’ve learnt over those weeks. Please Stand! It will take a long time for the Congregation to get to a point where they don’t need to be told to stand up …
Mar 27 2013
Worship Team Launch
After years of gentle persuasion, frustration, and finally acceptance, months of praying and playing together occasionally, and weeks of regularly rehearsing together the new Worship Team has finally got off the ground. What was meant to start in February ended up starting on Palm Sunday, 24 March. And it wasn’t with the full team – …
Jan 19 2013
New Year Update
Looking at my blog it seems pretty neglected – I haven’t added anything since September last year. So, now Christmas and the New Year are out the way, I thought I’d post an update on what’s happening. In September our first meeting of the Strategy Committee for The Salvation Army in Guernsey took place. This …
Aug 31 2012
My Worship Journey – Ticket for 1?
Worship is personal. Worship is between you and God. This is what you do day to day. Personal worship is a way of life, a constant calling on your heart. Corporate worship, what we do every Sunday morning (and evening in some churches) is still personal. But it brings together that Church family in a …
Aug 30 2012
Worship Blogs
I follow a lot of blogs to keep up to date with trends in worship and also music technology. I thought I’d just briefly highlight some of the better blogs out there which really are worth a look. Worship Matters – Bob Kauflin Bob Kauflin has been on the scene for some time. Now working …