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Identifier: 11930984045 Play by Play Liturgy What would John Madden and Pat Summerall Say at Lutheran Worship? Play by Play Liturgy Author: Other: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License Play by Play Liturgy Author: Other: This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License Reviews Reviews count: 1 - Average rating: 5.00 This liturgy would likely be appealing to both newcomers to church and those who have been members for some time. Although these sportscasters may not be familiar to some, the concept should be simple enough to grasp. This skit in the midst of service is very informative about what typically takes place in a worship setting. Although some may find it distracting, for a one time occasion it could be very helpful in making those who have become accustom to routine more aware of what is taking place. It would also be very informative for someone who has recently become aware of their relationship with God, but has not yet participated in a formal worship service. The commentary by the sportscasters allows participants to not only reflect on the word, but also on what’s taking place in the service. It also allows participants in the service to see what’s happening from an outside view. By hearing the concept of what is taking place they may realize that some portion of service that has held little meaning for them now embodies a new relationship with God. This liturgy also highlights the teamwork involved, not only between the leader and the congregation, but more importantly between God and the congregation. It also keeps participants accountable to what is taking place in the service. Although no one is there to judge the worship of one another, participants can make a personal assessment of their involvement. A time for discussion following the service could also be a crucial learning environment for both new and regular members to ask questions. (Assessment based on Vella’s twelve principles from "Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach," by Jane Vella). Brian Jack | 20 Oct 2009 |
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