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Drama, Scripture,

Technology

Drama, Scripture,

Technology

Dr. Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada, CaliforniaDr. Barry Liesch Biola University La Mirada, California

© 2012 Barry Liesch© 2012 Barry Liesch

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Chapter SixChapter Six

The New WorshipThe New Worship

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Television, computer graphics, and Television, computer graphics, and cyberspace command the attention of cyberspace command the attention of our generationour generation

We are a more visual societyWe are a more visual society We expect more dramatic actionWe expect more dramatic action

Worship practices should reflect our Worship practices should reflect our changed environmentchanged environment

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The Ultimate Drama

Heaven’s WorshipThe Ultimate Drama

Heaven’s Worship Looks like a media eventLooks like a media event

Trumpets, thunder, lightening, torches, Trumpets, thunder, lightening, torches, hail, throne, crowns, wedding supperhail, throne, crowns, wedding supper

God, the Consummate Artist!God, the Consummate Artist! Thought of drama firstThought of drama first Puts drama into heaven’s worshipPuts drama into heaven’s worship

Visible actionsVisible actions

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The Ultimate Drama


Heaven’s Worship Dramatizes key structural eventDramatizes key structural event

Christ is the actorChrist is the actor Kicks off series of dynamic “7’s”Kicks off series of dynamic “7’s”

Christ takes the ScrollChrist takes the Scroll John weepsJohn weeps Christ advances to throneChrist advances to throne Takes scroll from hand of GodTakes scroll from hand of God Elders fall down in worshipElders fall down in worship

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The Ultimate Drama


Heaven’s Worship Christ takes the ScrollChrist takes the Scroll

Then I saw a Lamb looking as if it had been Then I saw a Lamb looking as if it had been slain…He had seven horns and seven slain…He had seven horns and seven eyes...He came forward and took the scroll eyes...He came forward and took the scroll from the right hand of him who sat on the from the right hand of him who sat on the throne...the 4 living creatures and the 24 throne...the 4 living creatures and the 24 elders fell down before the Lamb…elders fell down before the Lamb…

And they sang a new song: “You are worthy And they sang a new song: “You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God.”you purchased men for God.”

Rev 5Rev 5

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Too dramatic?

Heaven’s WorshipToo dramatic?

Heaven’s Worship How would evangelicals react?How would evangelicals react?

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Too dramatic?



Roar of congregational response too Roar of congregational response too loud?loud?

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Too dramatic?




Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling?

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Too dramatic?




Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird?

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Too dramatic?




Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird? Incense too strange?Incense too strange?

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Too dramatic?




Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird? Incense too strange?Incense too strange? White vestments too showy?White vestments too showy?

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Too dramatic?




Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird? Incense too strange?Incense too strange? White vestments too showy?White vestments too showy? 30 minutes of silence too long?30 minutes of silence too long?

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Too dramatic?



Roar of congregational response too loud?Roar of congregational response too loud? Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird? Incense too strange?Incense too strange? White vestments too showy?White vestments too showy? 30 minutes of silence too long?30 minutes of silence too long? Prostration too embarrassing?Prostration too embarrassing?

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Too dramatic?



Roar of congregational response too loud?Roar of congregational response too loud? Thunder and lightening too unsettling?Thunder and lightening too unsettling? Four living creatures too weird?Four living creatures too weird? Incense too strange?Incense too strange? White vestments too showy?White vestments too showy? 30 minutes of silence too long?30 minutes of silence too long? Prostration too embarrassing?Prostration too embarrassing? ““Holy Holy Holy” too mysterious?Holy Holy Holy” too mysterious?

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Are weAre we

less radicalless radical

more conservativemore conservative than God?than God?

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The Ultimate Drama


Heaven’s Worship Artistic—God is an artistArtistic—God is an artist

Loves light, color, sound, drama, ceremonyLoves light, color, sound, drama, ceremony

Proclamation with words Proclamation with words andand symbols symbols Symbols?—Isn’t his presence enough?Symbols?—Isn’t his presence enough?

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The Ultimate Drama





For joy and gloryFor joy and glory

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The Ultimate Drama





For joy and gloryFor joy and glory For creativity of expressionFor creativity of expression

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The Ultimate Drama





For joy and gloryFor joy and glory For creativity of expressionFor creativity of expression For multi-leveled communicationFor multi-leveled communication

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The Ultimate Drama




Proclamation with words Proclamation with words andand symbols symbols Symbols: what is their purpose?Symbols: what is their purpose?

For joy and gloryFor joy and glory For creativity of expressionFor creativity of expression For multi-leveled communicationFor multi-leveled communication For commemorationFor commemoration

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Drama

Visible or Mental?Drama

Visible or Mental? Worship is drama no matter what Worship is drama no matter what

format we choose: visible or mental.format we choose: visible or mental. Visible drama [list examples]Visible drama [list examples]

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Drama




Baptism, baby dedications, communion, altar Baptism, baby dedications, communion, altar calls, processionals, offering, Advent candlecalls, processionals, offering, Advent candle

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Drama





Mental drama [list examples]Mental drama [list examples]

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Drama





Mental drama [list examples]Mental drama [list examples] Sermons with illustrations, storiesSermons with illustrations, stories Scripture readings with imagery—PsalmsScripture readings with imagery—Psalms

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Examples

Visible DramaExamples

Visible Drama

Mount Gerizim & EbalMount Gerizim & Ebal Shout blessings from GerizimShout blessings from Gerizim

LushLush

Shout curses from EbalShout curses from Ebal DesolateDesolate

Contemporary applicationContemporary application Easter sunrise service on mountain topEaster sunrise service on mountain top

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Examples


Visible Drama Lord’s Supper: highest exampleLord’s Supper: highest example

Elements are taken, blessed, broken, distributed, and Elements are taken, blessed, broken, distributed, and consumedconsumed

Ways to perform it [enlist examples]Ways to perform it [enlist examples] Come forward and receive elementsCome forward and receive elements Family walk isle and presents elementsFamily walk isle and presents elements Small group stands in a circleSmall group stands in a circle Sharing with wireless mike afterwardSharing with wireless mike afterward

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Examples


Visible Drama Pulpit BiblePulpit Bible

Adult, youth, opens it to desired pageAdult, youth, opens it to desired page

Wooden CrossWooden Cross People given wool threadsPeople given wool threads

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Examples



Adult, youth, opens it to desired pageAdult, youth, opens it to desired page

Wooden CrossWooden Cross People given wool threadsPeople given wool threads Throw threads at foot of cross while singing “It Throw threads at foot of cross while singing “It

is Well”is Well”

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Examples



Adult, youth, opens it to desired pageAdult, youth, opens it to desired page Wooden CrossWooden Cross

People given wool threadsPeople given wool threads Throw threads at foot of cross while singing “It is Throw threads at foot of cross while singing “It is

Well”Well”My sin--O the bliss of this glorious tho’t--My sin--O the bliss of this glorious tho’t--My sin not in part but the whole is nailed to the crossMy sin not in part but the whole is nailed to the crossAnd I bear it on more,And I bear it on more,Praise the Lord, Praised the Lord, O my Soul!Praise the Lord, Praised the Lord, O my Soul!

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Examples


Visible Drama Wooden Cross for Good FridayWooden Cross for Good Friday

People given nailsPeople given nails Nail sins to the cross while singing “It is Well”Nail sins to the cross while singing “It is Well” During Communion service in darknessDuring Communion service in darkness

Christmas Jesus CandleChristmas Jesus Candle Candle at the center of the gymCandle at the center of the gym Jesus is the Light of the WorldJesus is the Light of the World

1. Go to Jesus Candle and light yours1. Go to Jesus Candle and light yours 2. Ushers go down isles and light rows 2. Ushers go down isles and light rows

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Creative Creative Scripture Scripture ReadingReading

(10 ideas)(10 ideas)

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Why is the corporate reading of Why is the corporate reading of Scripture neglected today? [enlist Scripture neglected today? [enlist answers]answers]

Paul to Timothy:Paul to Timothy: Until I come, devote yourself to the public Until I come, devote yourself to the public

reading of Scripture, to preaching and teaching. reading of Scripture, to preaching and teaching. 1 Tim 4:131 Tim 4:13

Whole books were read publiclyWhole books were read publicly

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Why creative reading?Why creative reading?

Scripture reading is boring?Scripture reading is boring? More boring than music?More boring than music? Boring to unbelievers Boring to unbelievers (in Seeker Service)?(in Seeker Service)?

So, make Scripture readingSo, make Scripture reading DynamicDynamic

Reader’s TheatreReader’s Theatre Drama, ActingDrama, Acting

IntergenerationalIntergenerational Involve all age groupsInvolve all age groups

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10 Ideas10 IdeasWorship Leader, You are the idea person!Worship Leader, You are the idea person!

Offer suggestionsOffer suggestions

Help pastor/service be more creativeHelp pastor/service be more creative

Put energy into reading of scripturePut energy into reading of scripture

Use Computer Projection creativelyUse Computer Projection creatively

Some possibilities…Some possibilities…

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Creatively

Reading ScriptureCreatively

Reading Scripture1. During an expository sermon1. During an expository sermon• put bible passage on screenput bible passage on screen

Use most appropriate translationUse most appropriate translation

• as pastor works through passage, as pastor works through passage,

have people read aloud the key verseshave people read aloud the key verses

Make sermons more interactiveMake sermons more interactive

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Creatively


Reading Scripture2. Fonts for a dynamic response2. Fonts for a dynamic response

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Reading Scripture2. Fonts for a dynamic response2. Fonts for a dynamic responsePraise the LordPraise the LordPraise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

Praise the LordPraise the Lord Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!!Praise the Lord!!

Praise the Lord!!!Praise the Lord!!!

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Reading Scripture Dynamic fonts works well with:Dynamic fonts works well with:Glory to God!Glory to God!He is coming!He is coming!Amen!Amen!He is Risen! He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!He is Risen Indeed! Use with Use with ALLALL or with different sectors of or with different sectors of

church participatingchurch participating Children, Teenagers, College Age, Mothers, Fathers, Children, Teenagers, College Age, Mothers, Fathers,

SeniorsSeniors

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Creatively


Reading Scripture3. Repetitions of three are in scripture3. Repetitions of three are in scripture

Ascribe to the Lord, Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations,O families of nations,

Ascribe to the Lord, Ascribe to the Lord, glory and strengthglory and strength

Ascribe to the Lord, Ascribe to the Lord, the glory due his name the glory due his name

I Chron 16:28I Chron 16:28

Psalms have built in congregational responses!Psalms have built in congregational responses!

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Instruct the people, offer

Reading suggestionsInstruct the people, offer

Reading suggestions Take a breath at punctuationTake a breath at punctuation

““So we can stay together when reading”So we can stay together when reading” Add more punctuation (if it will help)Add more punctuation (if it will help)

Observe fonts, colors, dynamicsObserve fonts, colors, dynamics We are all a part of the dramaWe are all a part of the drama

We are all telling the storyWe are all telling the story

Rehearse (briefly) the people as neededRehearse (briefly) the people as needed

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Creatively


Reading Scripture

4. Flexible interaction 4. Flexible interaction [What could we do? How?][What could we do? How?]

As servants of God, we commend ourselves As servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses…beaten, troubles, hardships and distresses…beaten, and yet not killed, sorrowful, yet always and yet not killed, sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing having nothing, and yet possessing everything. 2 Cor 6;4, 9-10everything. 2 Cor 6;4, 9-10

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Creatively


Reading Scripture

4. Flexible interaction 4. Flexible interaction [try this][try this]

As servants of God, we commend ourselves As servants of God, we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses…beaten, troubles, hardships and distresses…beaten, and yet not killed,and yet not killed, sorrowful, sorrowful, yet always yet always rejoicing;rejoicing; poor, poor, yet making many richyet making many rich; ; having nothing, having nothing, and yet possessing and yet possessing everything. everything. 2 Cor 6;4, 9-102 Cor 6;4, 9-10

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Reading Scripture Flexible interaction Josh 1:1-6Flexible interaction Josh 1:1-6Perform in class – Pastor (green), People (pink)Perform in class – Pastor (green), People (pink)

After the death of Moses the servant of God, the After the death of Moses the servant of God, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ aide:Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ aide:

Moses my servant is dead. Now, then you and all Moses my servant is dead. Now, then you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.your foot, as I promised Moses.

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Reading Scripture Flexible interactionFlexible interaction

No one will be able to stand up against you No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life.all the days of your life.

As I was with Moses, so will I be with you;As I was with Moses, so will I be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and courageousBe strong and courageous

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Be careful to obey all the law my servant Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn to the right or Moses gave you; do not turn to the right or to the left, that you my be successful to the left, that you my be successful wherever you go.wherever you go.

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Do not let this Book of the Law depart from Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth;your mouth;

Meditate on it day and night, so that you Meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.may be careful to do everything written in it.

Then you will be prosperous and successful.Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you?Have I not commanded you?

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Be strong and courageous.Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified;Do not be terrified; Do not be discouraged,Do not be discouraged, For the Lord your God will be with you For the Lord your God will be with you

wherever you go.wherever you go.

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Reading Scripture5. Children Reading Scripture: CIB5. Children Reading Scripture: CIB

So then, get rid of all evil and all lying. So then, get rid of all evil and all lying. Do not be a hypocrite. Do not be a hypocrite. Do not be jealous or speak evil of others.Do not be jealous or speak evil of others. Put all of these things out of your life.Put all of these things out of your life. As newborn babies want milk, you should want the pure As newborn babies want milk, you should want the pure

and simple teaching.and simple teaching. By it you can grow up and be saved. 1 Peter 2:1,2By it you can grow up and be saved. 1 Peter 2:1,2

Invite each child to read one line alone?Invite each child to read one line alone?

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Reading Scripture

6. Character Lines6. Character Lines

Different reader for each characterDifferent reader for each character

Two readers represent one personTwo readers represent one person One for One for outwardoutward dialogue dialogue Another for Another for innerinner thoughts thoughts

Perform an Easter ReadingPerform an Easter ReadingHave individuals represent the charactersHave individuals represent the characters

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Reading Scripture

7. Divide Congregation into sectors 7. Divide Congregation into sectors [enlist class for possibilities][enlist class for possibilities]

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Reading Scripture7. Divide Congregation into sectors 7. Divide Congregation into sectors [enlist class for possibilities][enlist class for possibilities]

Male Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the Male Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands.lands.

MenMen: Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His : Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing.presence with singing.

Female Leader: Know that the Lord is God!Female Leader: Know that the Lord is God! WomenWomen: It is He that hath made us, and we are His: We : It is He that hath made us, and we are His: We

are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

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Reading Scripture8. Effects that 8. Effects that StartleStartle and and Surprise!Surprise! Drama on Pentecost Sunday Drama on Pentecost Sunday (June)(June)

Spirit descends, violent wind, tongues of fireSpirit descends, violent wind, tongues of fire Dramatize this stunning eventDramatize this stunning event

Part 1: Use Reader’s TheatrePart 1: Use Reader’s Theatre Selected Readers, Choir, and CongregationSelected Readers, Choir, and Congregation

Part 2: Peter enters, preachesPart 2: Peter enters, preaches Walks down the aisle in traditional garbWalks down the aisle in traditional garb Preaches memorized sermon (Act 2:14-26)Preaches memorized sermon (Act 2:14-26)

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Class Reheare: narrator (N), disciple, Jesus, people, choir, PeterClass Reheare: narrator (N), disciple, Jesus, people, choir, Peter Below (excerpts – suggestive of what you could do)Below (excerpts – suggestive of what you could do)

N: So when the disciples met together, they N: So when the disciples met together, they asked Jesus,asked Jesus,

Disciple: “Lord, are you at this time going to Disciple: “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”restore the kingdom to Israel?”

Jesus: “It is not for you to know the times or Jesus: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you shall receive power when the Holy But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

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N (speaks with steady tempo), Choir (interjects):N (speaks with steady tempo), Choir (interjects):

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a together in one place. Suddenly a soundsound like like the blowing of a the blowing of a violent wind violent wind came from came from heaven and heaven and filledfilled the whole house where they the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tonguestongues of of firefire that separated and came to that separated and came to restrest on on each one each one of them. All of them were of them. All of them were filledfilled with the with the Holy Spirit Holy Spirit and began to speak and began to speak in other in other tonguestongues as the Spirit enabled them. as the Spirit enabled them.

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N: Now there were staying in Jerusalem God N: Now there were staying in Jerusalem God fearing Jews from every nation under fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment crowd came together in bewilderment because each one heard them speaking in his because each one heard them speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed, they asked:own language. Utterly amazed, they asked:

People: “Are not all these men Galileans? People: “Are not all these men Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own language…we hear them declaring his own language…we hear them declaring the wonder of God in our own tongues!the wonder of God in our own tongues!

N: Amazed and perplexed they asked one N: Amazed and perplexed they asked one another,another,

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People: What does this mean?People: What does this mean? N: Some, however, made fun of them and N: Some, however, made fun of them and

said, said, People: They have had too much wine.People: They have had too much wine.

Peter walks in Peter walks in (pastor?)(pastor?): : “Fellow Jews “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully what I say. explain this to you; listen carefully what I say. These men are not drunk with wine, as you These men are not drunk with wine, as you suppose. No, this is what was spoken by the suppose. No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “I will pour out my Spirit on all prophet Joel: “I will pour out my Spirit on all people….”people….”

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Reading Scripture9. Read a whole book 9. Read a whole book (see appendix of PIP)(see appendix of PIP)

Pastor starting a series on 1 ThessPastor starting a series on 1 Thess Read the whole book as precursor to his seriesRead the whole book as precursor to his series Work in offering, songs, prayers, sharing at endWork in offering, songs, prayers, sharing at end

Readers Readers Congregation, young and old readers Congregation, young and old readers

PaulPaul Voice on tape as he writes with a quill on a deskVoice on tape as he writes with a quill on a desk

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Reading Scripture10. Echo the meaning10. Echo the meaning Anticipating, following, counterpointAnticipating, following, counterpoint

R1: If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels…R1: If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels… R2: but have not love (anticipates)R2: but have not love (anticipates) R1: but have not loveR1: but have not love R3: but have not love (follows)R3: but have not love (follows)

Work through 1 Cor 13Work through 1 Cor 13 Duet of Prayer of Francis of Assisi Duet of Prayer of Francis of Assisi

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10 ideas10 ideas

1. Scripture during the sermon1. Scripture during the sermon

2. Fonts for dynamic response2. Fonts for dynamic response

3. Repetitions of three3. Repetitions of three

4. Flexible interaction4. Flexible interaction

5. Children reading scripture5. Children reading scripture

6. Character lines 6. Character lines

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10 ideas10 ideas

7. Divide congregation into sectors7. Divide congregation into sectors

8. Read a whole book8. Read a whole book

9. Effects that startle and surprise9. Effects that startle and surprise

10. Echo the meaning10. Echo the meaningFinally, don’t overdo it!Finally, don’t overdo it!

Occasional (not constant) use is bestOccasional (not constant) use is best

Simple reading of scripture is fine tooSimple reading of scripture is fine too

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Reading & Purpose of ChurchReading & Purpose of Church

KerygmaKerygma Proclamation of truthProclamation of truth Dynamic instructionDynamic instruction

KoinoniaKoinonia Fellowship, participationFellowship, participation IntergenerationalIntergenerational

LeitourgiaLeitourgia Worship, prayer, talking Worship, prayer, talking toto God God Poetic imageryPoetic imagery

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Let’s look at ways to update theLet’s look at ways to update the order of service order of service

headings headings BulletinBulletin

(some may be suitable for you) (some may be suitable for you)

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Order of service

The value of headingsOrder of service

The value of headings helpful in planning stagehelpful in planning stage

for any service for any service

essential in thematic services?essential in thematic services? convey purpose of serviceconvey purpose of service clarify movement & directionclarify movement & direction

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Headings for

Isaiah SixHeadings for

Isaiah Six

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Headings for

Isaiah SixHeadings for

Isaiah Six Awareness of GodAwareness of God Confession & ForgivenessConfession & Forgiveness God SpeaksGod Speaks We RespondWe Respond We CelebrateWe Celebrate We Pray We Pray

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Example

Headings in traditional service Example

Headings in traditional service

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Example

Headings in traditional service Example

Headings in traditional service

We Approach God reverentlyWe Approach God reverently We Praise God GratefullyWe Praise God Gratefully We Beseech God HumblyWe Beseech God Humbly We Hear God PrayerfullyWe Hear God Prayerfully We Obey God Willingly We Obey God Willingly

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Example

Headings in traditional serviceExample

Headings in traditional service ExpectationExpectation RevelationRevelation CommunicationCommunication MeditationMeditation BenedictionBenediction

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Order of service

Hymns listed by functionOrder of service

Hymns listed by function

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Order of service

Songs listed by functionOrder of service

Songs listed by function Song of PraiseSong of Praise Song of ConfessionSong of Confession Song of StewardshipSong of Stewardship Song of DedicationSong of Dedication Song of RemembranceSong of Remembrance Song of CommitmentSong of Commitment

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Thematic services usually provide...

Thematic services usually provide...

scriptscript order of serviceorder of service

list of events in servicelist of events in service leader for each eventleader for each event

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Order of service

Traditional bulletinOrder of service

Traditional bulletin lists who does the itemlists who does the item

invocation Pastorinvocation Pastor prayer Jimprayer Jim greeting Sallygreeting Sally

lists what is performedlists what is performed hymn title, pagehymn title, page scripture referencesscripture references title, composer of performed piecestitle, composer of performed pieces

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Free-flowing praise service

BulletinsFree-flowing praise service

Bulletins

rudimentaryrudimentary paucity of detailpaucity of detail road-mapping instructions onlyroad-mapping instructions only

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Example

Free-flowing praise serviceExample

Free-flowing praise service We worship in song & praiseWe worship in song & praise We share in announcementsWe share in announcements We give our tithes to the LordWe give our tithes to the Lord We again worship in song & praiseWe again worship in song & praise

That’s it! No details given beyond That’s it! No details given beyond these headings. Why?these headings. Why?

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In free-flowing praise service bulletin less essential...

In free-flowing praise service bulletin less essential...

all eyes on the screenall eyes on the screen eyes focused overheads/slides, not the bulletineyes focused overheads/slides, not the bulletin

oral tradition stressedoral tradition stressed song often sung by memorysong often sung by memory

willing to revise order and “follow the willing to revise order and “follow the spirit”spirit” detailed script might not be followeddetailed script might not be followed

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Example of

Philosophy statementExample of

Philosophy statement ““We believe worship of God We believe worship of God

should be spiritual.”should be spiritual.” ““Therefore: We remain flexible Therefore: We remain flexible

and yielded to the leading of the and yielded to the leading of the Holy Spirit to direct our Holy Spirit to direct our worship”worship”

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Q. What about the use of Q. What about the use of

overheads/slides/computers?overheads/slides/computers?

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Q. What about the use of Q. What about the use of

overheads/slides/computers?overheads/slides/computers?

Let’s talk about aboutLet’s talk about about

overheads and slides overheads and slides firstfirst

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Slides: superior to overheadsSlides: superior to overheads eliminates positioning problemeliminates positioning problem

transparencies placed too high or low transparencies placed too high or low

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window to transcendentwindow to transcendent awesome nature scene for backgroundawesome nature scene for background

streams/waterfalls, mountains, flowers, streams/waterfalls, mountains, flowers, galaxiesgalaxies

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window to transcendentwindow to transcendent awesome nature scene for backgroundawesome nature scene for background

streams/waterfalls, mountains, flowers, streams/waterfalls, mountains, flowers, galaxiesgalaxies

Two projectors requiredTwo projectors requiredfader unit needed for dissolvesfader unit needed for dissolves

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Computers: superior to slides The advantages..

Computers: superior to slides The advantages..

Wider applicationWider application Announcements, ministry opportunitiesAnnouncements, ministry opportunities Hymn, chorus lyricsHymn, chorus lyrics Dramatic testimonial spotsDramatic testimonial spots Scripture readingsScripture readings Sermon notesSermon notes Clip artClip art VCR video clips, moviesVCR video clips, movies Spread sheets for business meetingsSpread sheets for business meetings Sunday school lessonsSunday school lessons

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Computers: superior to slides The advantages...

Computers: superior to slides The advantages...

Instant retrievalInstant retrieval ““find” button locates desired songfind” button locates desired song spontaneity possiblespontaneity possible

Instant entry of textInstant entry of text no slides to be filmed, processedno slides to be filmed, processed ready immediatelyready immediately

Customized programs available (9)Customized programs available (9) Most build on PowerPoint engineMost build on PowerPoint engine ““Worship Builder” “Worship Leader”Worship Builder” “Worship Leader”

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Customized programsCustomized programs

6 bible translations6 bible translations 17 hymnals17 hymnals 21 worship books21 worship books 3000 songs3000 songs

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Issues for the PastorIssues for the Pastor

Hand held remote?Hand held remote? Projector booth?Projector booth? Sermon notes week in advance?Sermon notes week in advance? Print-outs for preview?Print-outs for preview?

Look over on Friday/SatLook over on Friday/Sat 6 sides per page6 sides per page

Print-outs for archiving? Print-outs for archiving?

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Common mistakesCommon mistakes

Too many words on screenToo many words on screen Short statements bestShort statements best Active verbsActive verbs

Put sermon framework on screenPut sermon framework on screen Not details! Not details! (less than in my PowerPoints)(less than in my PowerPoints)

[My PowerPoint lectures—too wordy][My PowerPoint lectures—too wordy]But helps me remember--I have no notes!But helps me remember--I have no notes!

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For effective presentationsFor effective presentations Preach the detailsPreach the details

So we’ll be listening to you, not reading So we’ll be listening to you, not reading while you’re talking!while you’re talking!

Employ graphicsEmploy graphics Graphics more effective than wordsGraphics more effective than words Sermon on the TrinitySermon on the Trinity

Choose a graphic artistChoose a graphic artist Not necessarily a techieNot necessarily a techie

Learn from TV, MagazinesLearn from TV, Magazines

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Resources availableResources available

Clip artClip art At retail storesAt retail stores At arttoday.comAt arttoday.com

Need DSL line to cut download timeNeed DSL line to cut download time

Articles, ideas, dramatic vignettesArticles, ideas, dramatic vignettes Worship Leader Magazine (bi-monthly)Worship Leader Magazine (bi-monthly) Church Production Magazine (same)Church Production Magazine (same) willowcreek.orgwillowcreek.org

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ShoppingShopping

Ask dealer for in church demoAsk dealer for in church demo Lumens = BrightnessLumens = Brightness

Must double for significant differenceMust double for significant difference1000, 2000, 40001000, 2000, 4000

1000 vs 1200—no significant difference1000 vs 1200—no significant difference

High resolutionHigh resolution 640 by 840 insufficient640 by 840 insufficient

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ShoppingShopping

Bright enough so no dimmingBright enough so no dimming Darker the screen, the less wash outDarker the screen, the less wash out

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Getting resultsGetting results

Re-arrange lightingRe-arrange lighting So no stray light falls on screenSo no stray light falls on screen

Never use projector speakersNever use projector speakers Use sanctuary speaker systemUse sanctuary speaker system

One large screen is bestOne large screen is best Unified participationUnified participation Less visual polarizationLess visual polarization

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Getting resultsGetting results

Mount projector from ceilingMount projector from ceiling Mount projector on back wallMount projector on back wall

On shelf if portability importantOn shelf if portability importantCart OK for portability tooCart OK for portability too

Consider zoom lensConsider zoom lens If light-throw distance is < 80 ft.If light-throw distance is < 80 ft.

Overheads are brighter!Overheads are brighter!

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Video announcements during worship service...

Video announcements during worship service...

AdvantagesAdvantages sparks interestsparks interest conserves timeconserves time

no rambling announcementsno rambling announcements

loopableloopable

Sure to become commonplace in larger Sure to become commonplace in larger churcheschurches

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Announcements during worship service...

Announcements during worship service... During offeringDuring offering

screen comes downscreen comes down lights dimmedlights dimmed four minute video presentationfour minute video presentation

coming church eventscoming church eventsministry opportunitiesministry opportunities

indispensable for youthindispensable for youth

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PowerPoint demosPowerPoint demos

Show demos from churchesShow demos from churches Use of paintings with ScriptureUse of paintings with Scripture Layouts for hymns/chorusesLayouts for hymns/choruses Use of background picturesUse of background pictures Sermon notes, graphics Sermon notes, graphics

1. 2 drama, scripture, technology dr. barry liesch biola university la mirada, california © 2012...

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