35. Psalm 47:6-9 (NSRV) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. 12
42. Who Calms the Storm? Jesus sets the stage to reveal himself (v35-36) Disciples react in fear (vs. faith) (v37-38) Jesus reveals himself as YHWH (v39) Conclusion: They answer their own question! The real question is our response to the answer. Jesus reveals himself to us as God of creation, supremely powerful!
93. Illustrate an event in worship Limitations: Limited use of the medium Fragmented approach Emphasizes the event, not worship flow Can point to medium, not message 57
94. Four uses for still imagery Plain Text and Color Images as Illustration Thematic Metaphor 58
108. Thematic Metaphor Strengths Drives home the point for the day Can effectively translate to contemporary culture Illustrates the entire service, not just one event Limitations It’s only one image Encapsulates a single theme, but doesn’t change from beginning to end 72
109. Four uses for still imagery Plain Text and Color Images as Illustration Thematic Metaphor Liturgical Sequence 73
110. Liturgical Sequence First, some big questions: What happens in Worship? How are we different at the end? What is Liturgy made of? What tasks does our congregation walk through during the whole service? It has Structure! It has Story! 74
112. Liturgical Sequence: Dialogue Structure: Worship is dialogue God calls (down arrow) We respond (up arrow) Our Task: Respond to God’s Call How can we demonstrate dialogue? Contrasts! color, font, position, style 76
113. Psalm 47:6-9 (NSRV) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. 77
114. Psalm 47:6-9 (NSRV) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm.
115. Psalm 47:6-9 (NSRV) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm.
116. Psalm 47:6-9 (NSRV) Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm.
117. Liturgical Sequence Dialogue (up – down) Dramatic Movement Gathering Renewal Confession/Lament Assurance Word / Nourishment Sending 81
119. Dramatic Movements of Liturgy Handout: Grid of liturgy ideas What are the basic tasks of Worship? Liturgy has structure Acts in worship are not in random order Structure varies from church to church Structure has purpose Our acts in worship have a task or purpose Purposes continue from week to week These on-going purposes suggest parameters for visual choices! 83
120. Example: Gathering We are called to Gather each week Basic Theme: God calls us to come together as His people and worship him Key ideas: Gathering, preparing, traveling, anticipating, entering, encountering God, responding, beginning a dialogue, setting the tone 84
121. Psalm of Ascent Psalm 117 Praise the Lord, all you nations! Extol him, all you peoples! For great is his steadfast love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord! 85
132. Example: The Response Basic theme: We actively respond in gratitude by offering our lives of service; we prepare to enter the world and enact the kingdom Basic ideas: Offering ourselves, seek opportunities Make the general concrete Sending, commissioning 96
136. Scripture on faith in action From Timothy 6:11 But as for you, people of God, pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith; take hold of the eternal life, to which you were called and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 100
139. Dramatic Movements of Liturgy The Dramatic Movements are the basic actions of the “story” we enact in worship The Dramatic Movements should shape what happens on the screen Enact and Tell the Story with the screen! 104
141. Method 1: Generic Sequences Build a library suitable for any week Grounded in your regular pattern Possible Basic elements Gathering Confession & Assurance Word Response Sending 106
173. Method 2: Dramatic Thematic Dramatic movements have general structure that continues week-to-week But each week has a specific theme and/or metaphor From scripture text Church year Current events Sermon series Controlling metaphor Combines the ‘editorial cartoon’ with a sequence This is GOLD if you have the resources! 138
175. Method 2: Dramatic Thematic Handout: Blank Simple Grid Simple approach for a specific week First task:Fill in first column Restate Dramatic purpose in light of this week’s theme What does each movement look like in light of this theme? How does theme change through the service? 140
176. Method 2: Dramatic Thematic Second task: Fill in the grid Express the theme in song, word, and visuals Generate and Evaluate creative choices Fill in other columns in light of each other 141
177. Example: Dramatic Thematic “Isaiah 60” themes: Glory of God Global Church Parts Gathering: Global church called in glory Confession: But we are not global Assurance: Our rifts are forgiven Word: We receive God’s glory in our diversity Response: We bring our diverse gifts Sending: We are sent to reflect God everywhere 142
194. Our Father in heaven,hallowed be your name,your kingdom come,your will be done,on earth as it is in heaven.Give us today our daily bread.Forgive us our sinsas we forgive those who sin against us.Save us from the time of trialand deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yoursnow and forever. Amen. 156
205. Our Prayer for Illumination O Spirit of God, you who have written this rich fourth chapter of Philippians through your servant Paul, now speak to us through these same words, so that we may know your will, our hearts may be encouraged, and our fellowship be strengthened. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. 163
206. The Reading of Philippians 4:4-9 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! 164
210. Example: Thematic Sequence “Worship Arts Seminar” themes: God the creator/artist God’s children in His creative image Parts Gathering (Prelude & Call to Worship) Confession in Word Assurance in Word Response Sending 168
219. Conclusions: The Organ-Screen Think of the screen like a visual musical instrument It has the role of a visual banner With the control of a pipe organ The same questions raised in music are raised for the screen What creative choices will lead worship? Who is best qualified to make decisions? 177
220. Conclusions: Illustrate Liturgy Illustrate the congregation's task, not event Visual planning is liturgy planning It should happen early It should be along side music and texts Visual planners need liturgy training more than technology training 178
221. Conclusions: A Visual Arts Team This is not an “AV” team Three skill sets needed: Liturgist: what’s our goal? Artist: what’s our vision? Technologist: make it happen Like a Music Ministry Team, this is a Visual Ministry Team Same questions, same goals 179
