Worship Weblog
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Report from a visit with United Methodist youth planning worship
Report from Betty Grit:
At 8:00 on a warm summer Friday evening, I was privileged to meet with almost 30 high school and middle school youth at Adrian College who had gathered to plan Sunday worship. They had arrived at Adrian College from United Methodist congregations throughout eastern Michigan as well as the Upper Peninsula on Wednesday. The five day leadership camp would engage them in learning about worship planning and leadership based on the curriculum “Lay Speakers Lead in Worship.”
As they gathered to plan worship, they were led by two young people who exhibited an understanding of worship, of group dynamics, of decision making and delegating. After decisively determining that the theme of the service would be The Armor of God, they broke into small groups. Each individual was invited to participate in the group where “you can help best” – music, free expression (drama, dance), prayer and visuals. All agreed that communion should be a part of the service and they would seek a pastor to lead. The two leaders were asked (and agreed) to bring the message.
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