Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The author of these "prayers for choirs on the run" offers this collection for the use of pastors, choir directors, organists, and others who pray with choirs before entering the sanctuary for the worship service.These prayers are "choir prayers" and are not meant to be all-purpose prayers. They take into consideration the main purpose of the choir, which is to assist in the Christian worship of the people of God. They also take into consideration the liturgical calendar, various seasons of the year, and special situations and occasions in the life of many congregations. Drawn from the Scriptures, various worship resources, hymn and anthem writers, poets and other authors, these prayers are short, focused on a single theme appropriate for the day, and simple so that they may be adapted to the needs of a particular worship situation. *Over 220 prayers designed for pre-worship use with choirs * Prayers use musical imagery and focus on the role of the choir in worship * Many prayers are written for seasonal use and special occasions * Helps choirs focus on their role and mission in preparation for worship * Allows choir members to rotate task of praying with the choir before worship