Learning to Lead In Worship

07/29/08

Lesson Seven

Introduction:

A. Theme scripture, bookmark: 1 Corinthians 14:15

1. Distribute.

2. Discuss.

I.  Two Minute Sermon

A. Think about who does a noticeable job of giving an action talk.

1. Watch for a skill that you would like to develop.

2. Be a "good finder."

3. Be ready to vote for a winner.

B. Begin the Speeches

C. Evaluate, reinforce, compliment after each speaker.

D. Vote for winner to be presented at conclusion of class.

1. Hand out voting cards.

2. Vote for one person.

II. Song Leading

                A. What to do before you get there…

                                1. Pick out your songs

a. If you are leading the main part of worship there should be much thought put into the songs chosen.

b. Talk to the speaker and see if you can find songs that are topic specific.

                                2. Write out the Song Numbers and Names.

                                3. Practice the song, set the pitch

                B. At The Pulpit

                                1. Look at the congregation

                                2. Greet them

                                3. Announce the Song Number (Twice, Slow and Clear)

                                4. Set the Pitch

                                5. Indicate the verses with your fingers.

                C. Things to Remember

                                1. Being a Song Leader means that you must LEAD.

                                                a. You set the tone, Tempo, and mood of the Worship service.

                                2. Pitch the song where it is the most comfortable for you.

                                3. Set the pace for the song.

                                                a. Don’t let the congregation speed up or slow down the song.

                                4. Use the Microphone so the whole congregation can hear you

                                5. Just lead singing.  Preachers Preach and Song leaders lead singing.

6. What to do When…..

                a. You Mess Up.

                                Option one – Keep Going (Flub the words, small pitch error.)

Option Two – Stop and Fix it.  (Wrong Page Number, Big Pitch Error, Wrong Tune)

Realize that everyone messes up!

                                                b. Lead Change (Bass, Alto, Tenor)

                                                                Is it Short or Long?

                                                                What are you comfortable doing?

                                                                Does it effect the control of the song?

                                                c. A Response to the invitation.

                                                                If For Prayers watch the Preacher or Elder for cues.

If For Baptism flip through the book for some songs while we are waiting to get ready for the baptism. Announcements are a good thing after the Baptism.

Conclusion:

A. Next Weeks Class: Be prepared to lead a Song.

B. Next week we will discuss How to present an Idea to a committee or an Elders meeting.