Opening Prayers See Advent ( UMH 201) and O Antiphons ( UMH 211). The antiphons (short phrases based on scripture may be used over several Sundays, with each one being read before its corresponding hymn stanza is sung.
'To sing is to pray twice.' - Saint Augustine I've always thought of church choirs as small groups, in a way - a community, a fellowship, a place to come together. Choir gives people a place to sing and make music, yes, but also feel safe, be vulnerable, and supportive as we carry one another's burdens. This is one of the reasons why I feel it's important to end each rehearsal with prayer. I grew up singing in a fairly large choir in a Methodist church in Georgia (I say 'grew up' because I joined when I was 11!). At the end of each rehearsal, we put down our folders, joined hands, and made a circle around the choir room.
We stood there for a few moments, sharing joys and concerns with one another and closing our time together with prayer. It was meaningful to me then and has stayed with me; it's a tradition I've carried with me to all the churches I've served. It's a simple thing, but I believe it makes the difference between choir as a social gathering and choir as a ministry. Prayer reminds us that we have been given an opportunity to serve, we have a purpose, a message to share.
It focuses our hearts and minds on the true meaning of our work together. And it gives us an opportunity to carry each other's burdens - to rejoice with those who are rejoicing, walk beside those who are struggling, lift up those who are hurting. Prayer doesn't have to be complicated. I usually offer a quick word of thanks for the time we have together, the gift of music, the gift of friendship, and the opportunity to sing and make music together. I pray for the hearts of those who will hear the music we sing, that God might glorified. I usually pray on the spot, but if you don't feel comfortable doing that, you can always write something out in advance or read a short prayer someone else has written.
Sample Prayer For A Gathering
Here are a few of my favorite sources: Prayer for Singing United Methodist Hymnal #69 Fred D. Laurence Hull Stookey, 1987 This is one of my all-time favorite prayers for church choirs!
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Prayers For A Community Gathering
'Grant that what we sing with our lips we may believe in our hearts, and what we believe in our hearts, we may practice in our lives.' Read the full prayer. Prayers for Lent United Methodist Hymnal #353 Laurence Hull Stookey, 20th century Based on Genesis 3:19, Psalm 51:10, and 1 Thessalonians 2:12, this reflective prayer by Laurence Hull Stookey is perfect for Ash Wednesday or the beginning of Lent. 'By the redemptive power of the cross, create in us clean hearts and put within us a new spirit, that we may repent of our sins and lead lives worthy of your calling.' Read the full prayer.