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Singing Our Faith: Directions for SingingThis week at Central UMC, we welcomed guest preacher Brian Lamb from Wrights Chapel UMC in Ladysmith, VA. A seminary-educated public high school business teacher pursuing ordination, Brian brings a unique vision for ministry in the public schools — serving God and students where faith and daily life meet.Drawing from John Wesley’s timeless “Directions for Singing,” Brian invited us to see worship music not as a battleground between “traditional” and “contemporary,” but as a living expression of God’s renewing work. Just as the psalmist turned the old story of the Exodus into a new song, God continues to make all things new — even in our music.Through personal stories of worship transitions, seasons of spiritual dryness, and moments when God’s presence broke through in unexpected ways, Brian reminded us that styles may change, but God’s love remains constant. The question is not whether we prefer the organ or the guitar, the hymn or the praise chorus, but whether we are open to God breaking down the barriers — in music and in life — that keep us from deeper communion with Him.🌀 Reflection Questions:What barriers keep you from fully connecting with God?How has God refreshed your faith during dry or difficult seasons?How can we invite others into a relationship with God in ways that are relevant to their lives? Support the show
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