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Grand Rapids first is an Assemblies of God church. As a result, its theology is closely related to that of the pentecostal denomination. Also, the worshippers varied from toddlers to the elderly. Because of this context, worship was very diverse. The worship team sang songs that were familiar to both the youth and to the elderly. Also, the words of the songs were projected on a screen for people who were not conversant with the songs. Additionally, Pastor Sam preached in a way that was applicable to both the old and young. During his preaching, he gave quality examples that resonated with everyone’s life, no matter the age difference.

I was baptized as a Methodist Christian at six months old and have been to Sunday school classes, bible studies and youth group for as long as I can remember. Our church has a contemporary choir that anyone ages sixteen and older can join. When I was younger, I loved going to “big church” (what I used to call the sanctuary) and listen to the cool music every week. Once I turned sixteen, I was determined to be in the choir. However, I was hesitant because upon joining, I would be by far the youngest person in the ensemble. Before I came along, the youngest person in the ensemble was 28 years old. It was cumbersome at first because everyone was talking about their children and work lives and I had nothing to offer in the conversation due to my age. I felt awkward in those situations and would keep to myself, not speaking in fear of saying something foolish or irrelevant. However, I loved the music and performing so much that I would not let my age get in the way of doing what I wanted. I started to get out of my comfort zone and involved myself in the conversations they had. The more I engaged in discussion, the more comfortable I felt with the people around

The Bible informs us that as they sung and praised God the Moabite armies became disoriented and began to fight one another. Perhaps this is why we schedule the choirs and praise teams to minister before the preached Word. Singing spiritual hymns to God will soften the hearts and prepare our minds for what God has to say to us. Once our hearts are “plowed” or softened we can receive with joy the assignments or correction God will give to us.

While the goal of Christian education and discipleship is spiritual formation of the new believer into a true disciple who makes other true disciples, this concept has been watered down in the American church today by emphasis on programs instead of progressive spiritual growth in every member’s life. There are many

From the beginning of times, music has played an important role in everyone’s life. At first, it started with drum-based and percussion instruments made out of what was available as rocks and sticks. Our ancestors proved that human beings have an innate need of music. Nowadays, no one teaches a baby to follow the beat of a song, he just naturally lets his body get involved with the rhythm. Since the prehistoric era to Christian times, several forms of music have developed leaving a trail to new genres of music. For Christianity, hymns and plainchants were the first forms of music considered as a worship to God. As time passed by, Christian music has evolved giving way to new and fresh sounds.

Yet; now, some argue the institution, whether without walls, storefront, or mega church, has become ambiguous in its purpose. Various people question the relevancy of the church and its current contributions to a contemporary community where poverty remains high, homelessness continues to grow, ignorance persists, and educational pursuits are problematic. Some even suggest ill-moral behavior is rampant. While others, even suggest the church only serves as a tool to put money in a few manipulative peoples' pockets.

The authors point out a huge problem that is alive and well in the church. Due to personal preferences, the church has separated itself from one another. Not only are different cultures separate but the age differences within the church are separated amongst themselves. The leaders of worship within the church whether they are pastors or worship band leaders must not

It was the first time that I felt God’s presence at an annual conference. As odd as it may sound, it is true. Bishop Chow tipped off the conference with an open dialogue about the state of the church. Of course I debated with the young man next to me that it was our inability to attract and keep youth. I argued that our traditional structure has built a fence too high for millennials and screenagers (Generation Z) to climb; making them feel boxed in and unwelcomed. But Bishop Chow quickly proved us wrong. His diagnosis was that the Holy Spirit had left the church. Because we’ve become so entangled with who we are, the Holy Spirit cannot move within the church. He asserted that new programs and initiatives cannot fix a dead church; that we must loosen the chains that we’ve given ourselves so that we can fully praise God. Only then, will his people draw near. I could feel God move amidst the hearts of the conference.

St. Timothy’s, like St. Christopher’s, was an aging and dwindling numerically parish that celebrated the Eucharist only bi-weekly and worshiped in Elizabethan English once a month. Many of the elderly parishioners had met me before because of my many previous visits to the parish, at the request of Reverend Fran, to introduce new music. They genuinely liked the new hymns I had taught them, but on Sunday mornings they were still stubbornly clinging to the same old Elizabethan metrical styles they had been singing for decades to pipe organ accompaniment.

This generation is the most relational generation yet. They strive for relationships. Rainer stated that, “Nearly nine out of ten (88 percent) told us that their parents had a positive influence on them” (pg. 18). Not only are they relational, they are learners. It was stated that this generation is the most educated generation yet with a desire for knowledge. One staggering theme that we will discuss later is the fact that this generation is looking less to religion. “The shocking reality for us is that only thirteen percent of the Millennials considered any type of spirituality to be important in their lives” (pg. 21). This must change and the church has the opportunity to do something about it.

Over the years, the government of the American people has subtly and gradually seized control of the responsibilities and roles of the American family and the Christian church. Both families and the church are being completely taken over by the government as time passes by. Now the people of America are counting on the government, not their family and the church as it used to be.

Early on a misty Mother’s Day, I attended the Mount Zion Baptist Church’s 7:30 AM worship service to better understand how churches use Gospel music is used. Located in the middle of Seattle’s Capitol Hill, the church is a spacious, multi-story building with distinct African-style architecture, murals, and tapestries. After parking in the parking lot, I entered the building and climbed the stairs to the nave. There, a small, friendly woman greeted me, and I gave her my information, because it was my first time at the church. In the nave were rows of seats. To the right of the stage was the combined choir, accompanied by a pianist and drummer.

All around the world people have different clubs, groups and different organizations that there a part of that can make them who they are. The subculture that I decided to write about is Christianity. The main focus of this ethnography is to show people what Christianity is and to learn about the culture. Some characteristics of Christianity are faithfulness, kind, peace, honest, generous and loving. On Sunday March 6, 2016 I had the pleasure of interviewing someone from New Spirit Revival church she doesn’t have a role or position because she just joined a month ago, but she was thinking about joining choir, besides going to church every Sunday she has a husband and one child and she’s also a kindergarten teacher at Oliver hazard Perry elementary

During my childhood, I’d always thought dancing in the church wasn’t appropriate because I didn’t see it in my neighborhood church. Also, I was taught to believe that expressions of Praise and Worship were limited to the Praise Team leaders, choirs, congregational songs, and the bands who played musical

But, sometimes somebody comes along and says, “I know the Lord didn’t put instrumental music in the church, but it sounds so good, I think it should be there.” So, they put it in the church.