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Hymnal Introduction Resources

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Several resources are available to help introduce the new hymnal.

Hymnal Introduction Presentations

Acoustics and Audio for Worship

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This module discusses various things a congregation will consider when trying to create a worship environment that enhances the spoken word, as well as allowing for dynamic singing.

Effective Service Playing: The Partnership between Organist and Congregation

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In this resource, principles of orchestral wind playing and communication between conductor and players are applied to the organist's tasks of playing hymns and liturgy.

Worship Led by a Modern Ensemble

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This module demonstrates the potential of leading worship with an ensemble consisting of piano, guitar, bass, hand percussion, and various solo instruments.

Worship Folders

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Are you interested in upgrading your worship folders? If so, you’ll think through two issues: 1) content to include and 2) matters of design.

Welcome Home

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The Welcome Home initiative is an attempt to address the challenge of members drifting away from church.

Planning Lutheran Worship

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This module lays out a process for comprehensive worship planning. It demonstrates how a congregation can plan worship series without abandoning the pericope.

The Liturgical Framework

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This module demonstrates how within the framework of the Western Rite, an infinite amount of options are available. It lays down some guidelines for adding liturgical variety in an appropriate manner.

Explaining Worship Customs and Traditions

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This module demonstrates why it is important to explain what we do in worship. It offers suggestions for how this can be done well.

The Role of the Choir

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This module allows worship leaders to discuss various ways to use the choir, beyond the choral anthem. It demonstrates how the choir can be used to introduce new music or assist with the liturgy.

Children Making Music

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This module encourages the next generation of musicians.

To the Ends of the Earth

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This module explains the importance of regularly offering instruction about evangelism. It suggests rotating classes: the examples of outreach in Acts, the way to approach friendship witnessing, lifestyle witnesses, evangelism in the workplace, etc.