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How many of us have sat in a congregation, listening to the organist or pianist play the prelude—often while people are chattering away—and later, after the ministers have entered, heard the welcome begin with the words “Let’s begin our worship now with….”? When does the worship begin? Musicians and worship leaders must work together to create language that helps the congregation understand the answer to this question. Here are several suggestions for helping the congregation to begin worship at certain points in our time in the church building: The role of the musicians is important as well. They should see the prelude as an important part of the worship experience—not just background for congregational conversation. They can help by: We cannot rush into the presence of God and expect to receive the fullness of what God desires to share. If worship leaders, including musicians, plan and play an effective prelude, all worship participants will benefit from being led into the awesome presence of our Creator, ready with open hearts and minds for anything that may occur in the worship elements which follow.
—Pam Robison
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