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The Back Pew Blog

2/7/2018

6 Comments

My Worship Metamorphosis

 
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I grew up in a good God fearing church in rural Wisconsin where the people loved and worshiped God.  The joy of the Lord was real but if you were raising your hand(s).. they be expectin' you to have a question.

Since then I moved to the big city where more than a smattering of city folk in their city folk churches raise there city folk hands.

So it was only a matter of time for my close to the vest worship styling succumbed to the hand raising masses.

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I started with one hand raised slightly about waist high, with a quick look to my left and right to be sure no one was watching me.. cuz I might be doing it wrong. Then one hand raised but still slightly below shoulder height, palm open of course.  About 6 months later I ventured out to raise one hand above my head but only for a split second so that no one thinks I just have a question... Then quickly  my hand is raised again this time for half a chorus.  Finally both hands above my head high like Jesus just ran 80 yards for a touchdown!
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My Worship Metamorphosis is complete!


Think of it like learning to ride a bike.  You start out with both hands on the on the handle bars.. then try riding with one hand, then finally big and bold you are riding with no hands.  Pretty, pretty cool. 

Same thing with worship hands.  You start out with both hands on the chair or pew in front of you.  Then over time you let go with one hand, then finally both hands raised!  Warning: The first time I raised both hands I lost my balance and fell over and skinned my shin.

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Ok, I have rambled long enough to where I forget again what is true and what I made up for fun. Fact?  Fiction? Hmmm, think of it as a 'hybrid of truth'.  Truth be told I do not recall falling over during worship, though one of my butt cheeks did fall asleep on a particularly hard chair at our church.  But that is a topic for another day..

What I do know that worship is a time to express our adoration to our loving Heavenly Father.  Whether I choose to raise my hands, or remain seated with the above risk of a cheek going numb..

Posture is optional, but Heart is essential.



Note: Besides learning to raise my hands during worship I am also an accomplished 'worship watcher' (much like bird watching) always observing and collecting worship stylings.  Let me share a few.  There is.. ​
  • ​Bullwinkle,
  • the Oscillator, 
  • White Man Jumping
  • I'm a Little Tea Pot
  • Six Shooter
  • Holy-HOLEY-wholey
  • Worship Minions
  • Karate Kate!
  • Worship Moon is rising!
  • The Cone of Silence, and...
  • Dancing Debbie
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Oh there are many more.. but I leave you all with one final request of any fellow 'worship watchers'.  Please report back to me any 'creative' worship styling(s) you have observed so I can capture them with my vivid 64 pack of Crayola Crayons.

So until then.. Keep Calm and Worship on! 

Jeff (Two Hands Raised High) Larson
6 Comments
Lisa-Anne Berndtson
2/7/2018 09:19:49 am

There is a particular member of the worship team at my church that makes me think of a "Mexican Jumping Bean".

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Kathy Kexel
2/7/2018 10:10:12 am

There is one elderly woman at church who reminds me of a hula dancer.

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Becky
2/7/2018 11:42:14 am

What about the person who sits there like a bump on a log? Also, I likedthe reference to Get Smart since I loved that show! Thanks.

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dawn tolliver
2/8/2018 08:34:33 am

I am a wiggler. when the beat is playing and I am all in, I wiggle to the beat, snapping my fingers and smiling like all get out...

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Jeff
2/8/2018 09:37:25 am

I have such a horrible sense of rhythm, but love the music and the message. worship is inspiring.. but have to laugh at myself and my awkward ways

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Jeff
2/9/2018 07:27:29 am

Yes, I have so many worship stylings, but have not posted a tribute to worship bumps.. I need to address that very important worship demographic.

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