Sis T,
I must admit that I get a gut(spirit) check every time I make a copy for another person of one of my CD's. ........ I struggled feelings about STEALING from the artist who created the song, but also wanted to have an excellent ministry. And the only way I could see accomplishing that was to make copies of the music.
What have you done as a practical alternative? You hear a song you want to do in service and you want the musicians to learn it? What do you do?
That statement above you made, which I bolded made me think, When you don't do things the way God intends for you, you suffer from "
limited vision." When we are "under the influence" (satanic) we are blinded to the very thought that there could possibly be a way....especially since this is a God-Given assignment.
When I stopped making copies for the choir, I began applying the following methods (By the way, I also don't issue out typed lyrics of the song. It's a hinderance to memorization):
1. Work harder at learning a song BEFORE rehearsal. Know all the choir parts and have all parts (Tenor, Alto, Soprano) written out before rehersal. When the choir sees that you are prepared and ready in rehearsal, it will illiminate a lot of "challenging" attitudes.
2. Don't rush learning a song. Take your time and teach what the lyrics mean. The choir will better appreciate and comminucate more effectively what they are singing.
3. Work with lead singers one on one. Allow them to listen to cds only during the rehearsal time. Encourage them to bring a tape recorder so that they can tape themselves during the rehearsal time. They will have something to listen to and practice with prior to Sunday.
4. Encourage the choir to strive for excellence. I have taught songs with leads to the choir without them ever listening to a tape. It can be done. You are the leading, you must apply yourself.
5. This should have been first..... PRAY, and then pray some more. I really don't believe we in the Music Ministry Pray enough. Pray for God's anointing and guidance.
