How big is worship in church life?

Hi, I read this forum on worship players a lot and somthing about it holds my interest. I used to play in a worship band years ago and I have a thought/question to all of you who play in these bands now.

Q: Do you think that if all of the worship players in all the places of worship just stopped playing and stopped being in the band and there was no 'musical' type led worship from the front for a period of time; do you think that churches would survive?

By that I mean has musical worship reached the point where a church could fold without it? From mega Hillsong down to local place, does worship rule and what would church be like with no music? - and would/could you attend?

Anyway lots of questions really, what do you think - or does my question seem skewed to you?
Thanks N3tm. :razz:

Our parish has an 8:00 a.m. Sunday spoken service which has been well attended (for the size of the parish) for generations. It's reasonable short, about 35 minutes, always communion, and usually with a short homily. The later service has a choir with piano, organ, and sometimes other instruments. Lots of folks attend whichever is convenient, and lots are in the habit of only attending the one they prefer.

Without music the church would still stand, people still want/need to meet in groups to worship.

Peace, Mike.

I love a good band playing for worship services, but in reality, a good band always takes a back seat to a good message. I think most church going folks would still go although the kids would have more to complain about.....

I would add that personally, even though I'm a musician by profession, the greatest church for me is the great outdoors accompanied by the sounds of nature. Ever sit in the woods or on a lake and listen? To me, that's the work of God. We can build our structures to his glory, and make a glorious noise within them, but give me the house of nature and I feel more connected. Sometimes the din of man's contrived rituals and buildings feel stifling. I say that as one who attends a ritual laden church. The camp services of my childhood made a huge impact on me I guess. Or maybe I'm just more claustrophobic than I realize.

In any event, I suspect that most worship will always include some form of music. There are many styles of music, so many styles of worship, and so many people wanting to be involved that evolution is inevitable.

Peace, Mike.

I'd be there, but it would seem less than it does with music.

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Our church stresses that we are to live lives of worship, and that the corporate singing is only a small part of it... true worship is also study, obedience, and service (a servant's heart). But even with no band or leader, our congregation would sing anyway! :smile:

the Lord has got a whole book of worship tunes right in the middle of the Bible. He must consider it somewhat important.

the Lord has got a whole book of worship tunes right in the middle of the Bible. He must consider it somewhat important.

No there isn't. No tunes, just words intended for songs. The music wasn't included.

Peace, Mike.

the Lord has got a whole book of worship tunes right in the middle of the Bible. He must consider it somewhat important.

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