Sentences with phrase «hymns of the church services»

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There is no more distorted reflection of the power of the Spirit than Pentecostal services in so - called liturgical churches, which embroider Christianity's memory of great historical moments with the pomp and circumstance of banners, dramatic proclamations and unsingable hymns and anthems.

At the beginning, their «psalms and hymns and spiritual songs» (Colossians 3:16: Ephesians 5:19) were probably taken over and adapted from the older heritage, and while the evidence on this matter is scant, the devotional services of the early churches doubtless leaned heavily on the Old Testament, especially the Psalter, and even on the customs of the synagogue.

My mom's church transitioned from having a «Music Ministry» to a «Fine Arts Ministry» and services were sprinkled with skits, dancing, puppets, and other creative forms of expression instead of only hymns and choruses.

Some churches discover that the unsaved people don't like the preaching of the Word, don't like hymns, don't like long services and don't like taking the offering.

Except among small groups such as the Quakers and Shakers, the role of women in shaping Christian worship was negligible until the 19th century, when hymns written by women began to be used in church services.

I loved the old hymn book: I have to go to Easter sunrise service and church @ 11 so I get to sing ALL of my old favorites.