I personally have preached a sermon and painted at the same time. I have seen mimes taking place with a sermon as well as with the choir. I have a friend who preached about the potter's house and had someone in the pulpit with him working with clay. It is most definately a very effective tool. I am building models of the furnature of the tabernacle now to do a series.
in the world, the devil attacks us any way possible. through any one of the five senses. it is most imparative that we protect them at any cost.
Dominick Curto (Guest)
Posted: November 15, 2007
I’m a Media Ministry volunteer in a church of about 1000 and our goal is to exalt the savior, equip the saints (for worship) and evangelize the sinner. We deal with several elements in every service that set the worship tone, from the Welcome slides, Communion and offering backgrounds, all the announcements, and, of course, the message. With everything we do, first and foremost, follow the leader, either song or speaker, even more than our script. Don’t distract.
Tattoo that to the back of your mouse hand. Song backgrounds should enhance, support the words, and inspire the congregation. Message aids should keep people alert to changes in parts of the sermon or teaching, and not taking their minds off the ideas being presented. The slightest movement on screen will cause some people to look and not listen as intently; and that is not equipping the saint to receive.
The Lord needs to speaks to the hearts of everyone in the service and we must be careful to not get in the way.
John (Guest)
Posted: November 15, 2007
I've seen the fancy text thing with all sorts of distracting ways of introducing the text and honestly, I think this is a gift s much as making music is.
It is better to have none than it is not effective. But I have also seen moving imges portraying the text that blended in well but unfortunately the sanctuary wasn't dark enough to fully appreciate the images.
Monica (Guest)
Posted: November 15, 2007
Yes, I have seen visual presentaions used well in worship so that it enhances and doesn't distract from worship. When speaking with the worship leader, in each case, I've found that they have either: studied and learned how to manage the software well themselves, or they have a very competant assistant who works with them so the presentation is seamless. As with web development, it's not just a matter of transferring your current media (printed page) to the new one. When getting a website was "new" many sites began as brochure-style, not interactive, etc. and things like blinking text were novelties that were often overused. The same with multimedia can happen. You don't just put a copy of the sermon notes on powerpoint with flyins and all sorts of fancy transitions. Good multimedia presentations allow me to listen to the speaker, meditate on relevant scripture, and be inspired by visual images that reinforce the message.
Myron (Guest)
Posted: November 15, 2007
Yes, on several occasions. I belive that it enhances the worship experience and it helps to drive the point home in a greater way.
