‘Recovering the Heart’ worship symposium
IN LINE with the Methodist School of Music’s (MSM) vision to be a regional centre of study in the area of worship and the creative arts, the school will conduct a worship symposium on the theme, “Recovering the Heart, Uncovering the Art”. It will be held at
The life and vibrancy of the worship in churches often depend on the attitudes, skill and energy of their ministry leaders and musicians. With the expertise of more than 20 renowned church music and creative arts consultants and practitioners, the symposium aims to build skills, explore resources and share ideas within the faith community in the region.
The plenary sessions on the “heart” and “art” of worship will be conducted by Rupert Lim and Greg Scheer respectively. Rupert is the Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church and Greg, author of the book The Art of Worship -- A Musician’s Guide to Leading Modern Worship, is the Minister of Worship at Church of the Servant, and Music Associate at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship in
Through the more than 30 workshops (registration required), three plenary sessions and four varied evening worship events (free admission) featuring Asian music, drama, contemporary and traditional music respectively, participants will become more aware of the biblical basis for a healthy balance between artistry, skill and maintaining a worshipful attitude. Hymns and songs incorporate contemporary and traditional music from both the East and the West.
Register at MSM, or online at: www.msmusic.edu.sg
Fees vary for full package, two days or one-day sessions. A 10-per cent early bird discount will apply to registrations received by March 31, 2009. The closing date is April 30, 2009.
The symposium is made possible by the MSM Visiting Professors’ Fund in Memory of the Late Mr Wong Ha Hee.