Articles for tag: Shockley Flick

April 25, 2010

By Shockley Flick Steve and Rhonda, Darlies and Shannon, and Susy and Roger are active in ministry here at East 91st Street Christian Church because of our orchestra. Janet, T.J., Erica, and Stephanie are here because of our dance ministry. Todd and Lisa, Chet, Jennifer, and Lisa attend because of our fine arts school. John and Adrienne have been attending for a year and play in the Restoration Brass ensemble. Our contemporary services use a fine rock band and creative graphics and attract more than 2,000 people each Sunday morning. Some who attend have little or no church background or

September 14, 2008

Christian Standard

Worship Worship & Prayer

Honoring God in Weekly Worship

By Shockley Flick When I transitioned from teaching college to serving in church ministry, I asked a fellow music minister who had traveled that path before me what I should expect. He said, “Well, it will seem like Sunday comes every three days.” Most of us who plan worship services would agree. The demand of weekly planning is a taskmaster that never lets up. And with everyone a “worship expert” these days (that”s someone who wants you to plan services meaningful to him), it”s sometimes hard to know when you”ve put together a God-honoring, church-edifying service. The framework for my

July 22, 2007

Shockley Flick

Worship & Prayer Worship

10 Things any Church Can Do to Enrich Worship

Ten practical ways to add a fresh spark to Sunday worship—from prayer and tech preparation to Communion, responsive readings, and special emphasis Sundays—so services stay engaging and God honoring.