Relationships are the accompaniment music for worship

This last Sunday was great!  The first half of the worship service was acapella.  That may not sound earth-shaking to you, but it was definitely out of the box for the Northside family.  I was so proud of the band.  They were willing to humble themselves and not play a note, but simply lead the congregation by joining in the song.

The effectiveness of a worship band is, I believe, primarily shown through relationship.  An effective worship ministry can not be made up of only "far-out, artsy musicians."  Since ministry is about people, the band must be connected to people within the congregation.  It's the same with any ministry (preaching, youth, children, small groups, etc.)

In your opinion, what is more important in a worship band...talent and proficiency, or a pastor's heart?

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I'm going to give this blogging thing a go!  I'm preaching this Sunday on Psalm 150 to wrap up a sermon series called "Tunes for the Road."  Psalm 150:6 says that, literally, "every breather" should praise God.  This comes immediately after three verses on the value of instruments in praise.  God wants our voices and instruments in worship.  But even more than that, Jesus told us that God is seeking worshippers (John 4:23).  God is not so interested in seeking worship as He is worshippers.  He is seeking people to give Him glory.  Any thoughts on this would be helpful for my sermon.