Just a note for start-up

Just a note for start-up fellowships — like that of ours — on Praise and Worship service from Rick Warren.

“The difference between an average service and an outstanding service is flow! At Saddleback we use the word IMPACT as an acronym to remind us of the flow we desire to create with our music.

Inspire Movement: This is what we want to do with the opening song. We use a bright, upbeat number that makes you want to tap your foot, clap, or at least smile. When your body is relaxed, your attitude is less defensive. To begin our service, we wake up the body of Christ by waking up our own bodies. When people enter a morning service they usually feel stiff, sleepy, and reserved. After our “Inspire Movement” opening song the atmosphere always changes to being more cheerful and alert.

Praise: We then move to joyful songs about God.

Adoration: We move to a more meditative, intimate song to God. The pace is slowed here.

Commitment: This song gives people an opportunity to affirm or reaffirm a commitment to God. It is usually a first person singular song like “I Want to Be More Like You.”

Tie it all together: The very last thing we do is end the service on another short upbeat song.”