Art as Worship / September 2009
Art as Worship (pg 6)
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David Pierce < 5 6 7 > Sara Ronnevik
Brad Pribbenow
Associate Pastor, Bethel Lutheran Church / Fergus Falls, Minnesota
cdbaby.com/artist/bradpribbenow
Music
Exodus 31:1-6 has served as a foundational passage for how I view the source, purpose and use of my artistic gifts. God is the source; glorifying God is the purpose; and the use is to be carried out under the inspiration, empowering and direction of the LORD.
For me, personally, I have no greater joy than assisting the Church in proclaiming, hearing and believing the Word of God. These are the primary activities in Christian worship. And, the use of music in these activities express the beauty, creativity and unity of God. As His children, we are given to reflect these characteristics in our worship of Him. The arts have always had significant influence in the life and worship of the Church. I am humbled to be called to serve God through the gifts He's given me. And I gladly join with my brothers and sisters in Christ as they seek to do the same.
Then the LORD said to Moses, "See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability and knowledge in all kinds of crafts- to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze, to cut and set stones, to work in wood, and to engage in all kinds of craftsmanship. Moreover, I have appointed Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan, to help him. Also I have given skill to all the craftsmen to make everything I have commanded you. Exodus 31:1-6
LISTEN and DOWNLOAD
"Immortal Invisible"
(Words by Walter C. Smith, Welsh melody, additional refrain by Brad Pribbenow © 2003 Brad Pribbenow ARR. UBP CCLI # 480564)
Chord Sheets
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LISTEN
(To get more of Brad's music, go to cdbaby.com/pribbenow or search for "Brad Pribbenow" in the iTunes store.)
"Have Your Way In Us"
(By Brad Pribbenow © 2004 One Thing Ministries UBP CCLI # 480564)
"His Love Endures Forever"
(Words and Music by Brad Pribbenow © 1998 Brad A. Pribbenow UBP)
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