Comments on: OK, So I Really Like This http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:42:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Bass http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-441 Bass Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:01:05 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-441 Pat K, I really like it too. This is a celebration of marriage. Pat K, I really like it too. This is a celebration of marriage.

]]> By: Rick Ritchie http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-434 Rick Ritchie Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:33:57 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-434 The video is fun. I think this type of thing would probably fit the wedding reception better. If you need some "naughty boy" shock value, maybe get someone to play-act the part of an uptight wedding coordinator and have her go into shock. The video is fun. I think this type of thing would probably fit the wedding reception better. If you need some “naughty boy” shock value, maybe get someone to play-act the part of an uptight wedding coordinator and have her go into shock.

]]> By: Patrick Kyle http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-429 Patrick Kyle Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:49:24 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-429 After some consultation with my pastor, I stand corrected-any wedding performed in a church or invoking the name of God is a worship service. As to the performer of the song or the congregation at which this took place, I had no knowledge whatsoever, and I think these factors are somewhat somewhat off topic. The question at hand is "Were these things appropriate regardless of the style of music and the lyrics, or which denomination the congregation belongs to?" The consensus seems to be "No." Personally, I am a high liturgy guy, and will not darken the door of a church that does 'contemporary worship.' My wedding was very liturgical. You can read the sermon that Pastor Cwirla preached at my wedding here: http://blog.higherthings.org/wcwirla/The%20Sermonator/occasional/wedding.html What can I say? I liked the video. That does not mean I advocate throwing out the liturgy, or a 'roll your own wedding in the church' kind of thing. After some consultation with my pastor, I stand corrected-any wedding performed in a church or invoking the name of God is a worship service.

As to the performer of the song or the congregation at which this took place, I had no knowledge whatsoever, and I think these factors are somewhat somewhat off topic. The question at hand is “Were these things appropriate regardless of the style of music and the lyrics, or which denomination the congregation belongs to?” The consensus seems to be “No.”

Personally, I am a high liturgy guy, and will not darken the door of a church that does ‘contemporary worship.’ My wedding was very liturgical. You can read the sermon that Pastor Cwirla preached at my wedding here:
http://blog.higherthings.org/wcwirla/The%20Sermonator/occasional/wedding.html

What can I say? I liked the video. That does not mean I advocate throwing out the liturgy, or a ‘roll your own wedding in the church’ kind of thing.

]]> By: Ted Tschopp http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-428 Ted Tschopp Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:55:15 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-428 Interestingly enough all the weddings I went to were performed by sinners who had rebelled against the Creator of the Universe. Also we have no idea on what the rest of the wedding was like. I'm sure the entrance is not the center or focus of a wedding. Interestingly enough all the weddings I went to were performed by sinners who had rebelled against the Creator of the Universe.

Also we have no idea on what the rest of the wedding was like. I’m sure the entrance is not the center or focus of a wedding.

]]> By: Rev. Paul T. McCain http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-427 Rev. Paul T. McCain Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:42:04 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-427 Dancing down the aisle to these words, in a church, at your wedding? I don't think so. Here are the words to the song: Its you, and me Movin at the speed of light into eternity (yeah) Tonight, is the night To join me in the middle of ectacy Feel the melody and the rhythm of the music around you (around you) Chorus: Its like I waited my whole life For this one night Its gon be me you and the dance floor Cuz we only got one night Double your pleasure Double you fun And dance forever ever ever Verse 2: Feels like were on another level (ohh ahh) Feels like our loves intertwine We can be two rebels Breakin the rules Me and you You and I All you gotta do is watch me Look what I can do with my feet, baby Feel the beat inside Im drivin, you could take the front seat (front seat) Just need you to trust me (trust me) Girl girl girl Its like now Dancing down the aisle to these words, in a church, at your wedding? I don’t think so. Here are the words to the song:

Its you, and me
Movin at the speed of light into eternity (yeah)
Tonight, is the night
To join me in the middle of ectacy
Feel the melody and the rhythm of the music around you (around you)

Chorus:
Its like I waited my whole life
For this one night
Its gon be me you and the dance floor
Cuz we only got one night
Double your pleasure
Double you fun
And dance forever ever ever

Verse 2:
Feels like were on another level (ohh ahh)
Feels like our loves intertwine
We can be two rebels
Breakin the rules
Me and you
You and I
All you gotta do is watch me
Look what I can do with my feet, baby
Feel the beat inside
Im drivin, you could take the front seat (front seat)
Just need you to trust me (trust me)
Girl girl girl
Its like now

]]> By: Sam http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-424 Sam Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:31:07 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-424 Of course there is room for joy in worship... but what is Christian about this. Isn't New Reformation Press an advertiser on Issues, etc. who proclaims that they are "Christ-centered, Cross-focused." What exactly is Christ-centered and cross-focused about this little dance down the aisle? Also keep in mind that this song is performed by Chris Brown, who was arrested earlier this year for beating his girlfriend. Here are the lyrics: http://www.metrolyrics.com/forever-lyrics-chris-brown.html Of course there is room for joy in worship… but what is Christian about this.

Isn’t New Reformation Press an advertiser on Issues, etc. who proclaims that they are “Christ-centered, Cross-focused.” What exactly is Christ-centered and cross-focused about this little dance down the aisle?

Also keep in mind that this song is performed by Chris Brown, who was arrested earlier this year for beating his girlfriend. Here are the lyrics:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/forever-lyrics-chris-brown.html

]]> By: Jane http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-422 Jane Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:58:18 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-422 Sam, I respectfully disagree. Yes, a wedding is a worship service, but there is room (and necessity) for joy in worship. David danced before the Lord in celebration of a great accomplishment. Finding your lifemate is a great accomplishment, and expression of joy before the Lord is a wonderful thing. Sam, I respectfully disagree. Yes, a wedding is a worship service, but there is room (and necessity) for joy in worship. David danced before the Lord in celebration of a great accomplishment. Finding your lifemate is a great accomplishment, and expression of joy before the Lord is a wonderful thing.

]]> By: Sam http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/2009/07/25/ok-so-i-really-like-this/#comment-419 Sam Sun, 26 Jul 2009 13:34:44 +0000 http://www.newreformationpress.com/blog/?p=692#comment-419 I have to disagree with your statement, "a wedding isn't a worship service." Weddings done in a church (which this one was) are always worship services. They are done to the praise and glory of the Holy Trinity. In this service, the bride and groom, and the attendants, should be receiving the Word of God from the lips of a pastor. So, it is a worship service. Also keep in mind that it was quite common, until more recent history, to include the wedding service as part of a normal Sunday morning divine service. It may be a "cute" video or one that we chuckle at, but that sort of behavior in church does not glorify God and does not put the focus on the reception of Christ and his gifts to us. I have to disagree with your statement, “a wedding isn’t a worship service.”

Weddings done in a church (which this one was) are always worship services. They are done to the praise and glory of the Holy Trinity. In this service, the bride and groom, and the attendants, should be receiving the Word of God from the lips of a pastor. So, it is a worship service.

Also keep in mind that it was quite common, until more recent history, to include the wedding service as part of a normal Sunday morning divine service.

It may be a “cute” video or one that we chuckle at, but that sort of behavior in church does not glorify God and does not put the focus on the reception of Christ and his gifts to us.

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