When he said “ask God to lead him,” I was immediately convicted and inspired. He said, “When assigned to a weekend service, the first thing I do is carve out some time before programming to listen to the music, read the notes and simply ask God to lead me in choosing the right backgrounds.” One of my CG (character generator) volunteers had a great comment while a group of us were meeting together about this very topic. This may sound obvious, but how often do you start picking backgrounds 30 minutes before the service? Prayer and preparation are key to getting it started off right. This is how backgrounds should fit unnoticed but critical for the moment and element. Just as the soundtrack to a movie should be invisible, it is critical in providing the impact needed to support the moment. When you select the correct background the words, lyrics or notes you are supporting take on life allowing people to engage. Think of the background as a musical underscore to your favorite movie. You want your background to support the message or theme of the current element. If background takes center stage, then it is no longer background, its foreground. Using multiple backgrounds can be fun and creative, but will also be time-consuming. Just ensure you do it with everyone.ĭuring a weekend prep or rehearsal it is so much better to be able to say to a volunteer, “This is how we do things,” instead of saying, “I don't like this.” Personal opinion is subjective and easily starts disagreement or arguments. Always remember to innovate by trying new things and styles. Without ongoing conversations, your style will become stagnant.
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