It seems as though there is more new music out there today for worship than we know what to do with. The Holy Spirit is definitely moving in our Church and inspiring many composers to write spiritual songs that worship and glorify our God. The challenge that lies before Music Ministers is discerning which of these songs to use; when to use them and how often to use them.

If we just start randomly inserting songs into the Liturgy, we can do more harm than good. Too many new songs at once can turn assemblies off to singing altogether. The key is to pick the songs that will last the test of time and introduce them slowly. Repeating a song for a few weeks is a good way to ensure that your assembly takes a hold of it and can sing it well. Finding a good “sing-able” key and rehearsing new music before the Liturgy begins is essential to making sure that full, active and conscious participation becomes a reality in our places of worship.

So seek out new music and make it a part of your prayer. Challenge yourself to learn a few new pieces of music each month. Let us always ensure that our Liturgies stay fresh and uplifting. The faithful of God need to be given new experiences of the great love and mercy that our God has to share with us each day.