Archive for September, 2008

  • September 14, 2008

    September 14, 2008

    Willingly Words and Music by Matt Stevens This week we tried something different - one song at the beginning. This goes back to issues regarding the first song and in general...
  • It’s True, But Is It Accurate?

    It’s True, But Is It Accurate?

    R.E.M. came through town this summer, and we didn’t go. I am a huge fan, blindly buying all albums and listening loyally, and there are few R.E.M. songs I don’t...
  • September 7, 2008

    September 7, 2008

    The “first song” has been an issue in our church for years. In short, worship is a response to God, and most people are not in the mindset to respond...
  • The First Song

    The First Song

    During my freshman year of college (at Towson, before transferring to JMU) I took Mime 101. The class had a reputation as an easy way to fulfill the required fine...
  • August 31, 2008

    August 31, 2008

    Wood and String Words and Music by Taylor Roberts, 2006 As a worship pastor, a good bit of the week is spent preparing for Sunday. By the time the first...