The Ningde Municipal CC&TSPM Sacred Music Committee carried out a two-day visit to the churches in various counties, districts, and cities in eastern Fujian from April 21 to 22.
In order to understand and promote the development of sacred music ministries in grassroots churches in Ningde City, Fujian Province, the first group of seven members of the committee visited churches in Fu'an City, counties of Zhouning, Gutian, and Pingnan.
According to the different situations of the churches in different regions, they adopted different forms of visiting.
They conducted seminars to communicate with key members of the choirs of Fu'an Church and Gutian Church. Through the discussion, in addition to learning about the situation, they provided suggestions and guidance for the development of sacred music ministry in grassroots churches. Especially in response to the pastoral care of the choir, musical quality, and ability building of members, the participants communicated and made suggestions, which not only guided the practice for grassroots churches but also clarified the work direction for the committee.
The choirs of Zhouning Church and Pingnan Church sang hymns to present their own styles. The members of the sacred music committee commented and guided the choir from the aspects of the articulation of lyrics, the grasp of rhythm, the processing of emotion of the song, the cooperation between the conductor and choir members. Citing the Holy Scriptures, they encouraged the choir members to recognize their own role, value their service and show the service of life with the most beautiful singing voice, according to the Ningde CC&TSPM.
Next week, the second group of the Sacred Music Committee of the Ningde Municipal CC&TSPM (Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement) will continue to carry out activities of visiting the grassroots churches and exchanging ideas.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
宁德市基督教两会圣乐专委会走访基层教会
为了解福建宁德市基督教各基层堂、点圣乐事工开展情况，促进基层教会圣乐事工健康有序开展。2021年4月21-22日，宁德市基督教两会圣乐专委会第一组7人，开展为期两天的走访闽东各县（市、区）教会的活动，走访组一行先后走访了福安、周宁、古田、屏南等地教会。
针对各地教会不同实际，走访组采取不同的了解形式。
在福安教会和古田教会走访组采取座谈会形式，与两地教会诗班骨干成员交流。通过座谈，不仅了解了当地教会圣乐事工开展情况，更为基层教会圣乐事工开展提供建议与指导。特别是针对各地教会所面临的诗班牧养、音乐素质能力建设，与会人员进行了充分交通与建言献策，既指导了基层教会实践，更明确圣乐专委会工作方向。
在周宁教会和屏南教会则以现场会形式。各地教会诗班以献唱形式呈现各自诗班风采。圣乐专委会成员分别从诗班对歌词的咬字、节拍的把握、歌曲情感的处理、指挥与诗班成员的配合等方面进行点评与指导，并以圣经真理共勉：要认清自己的角色、看重自己的侍奉,用最美的歌声彰显生命的侍奉。
下周，市基督教两会圣乐专委会第二组将继续开展走访基层教会交流活动。
宁德市基督教两会圣乐专委会走访基层教会
The Ningde Municipal CC&TSPM Sacred Music Committee carried out a two-day visit to the churches in various counties, districts, and cities in eastern Fujian from April 21 to 22.
In order to understand and promote the development of sacred music ministries in grassroots churches in Ningde City, Fujian Province, the first group of seven members of the committee visited churches in Fu'an City, counties of Zhouning, Gutian, and Pingnan.
According to the different situations of the churches in different regions, they adopted different forms of visiting.
They conducted seminars to communicate with key members of the choirs of Fu'an Church and Gutian Church. Through the discussion, in addition to learning about the situation, they provided suggestions and guidance for the development of sacred music ministry in grassroots churches. Especially in response to the pastoral care of the choir, musical quality, and ability building of members, the participants communicated and made suggestions, which not only guided the practice for grassroots churches but also clarified the work direction for the committee.
The choirs of Zhouning Church and Pingnan Church sang hymns to present their own styles. The members of the sacred music committee commented and guided the choir from the aspects of the articulation of lyrics, the grasp of rhythm, the processing of emotion of the song, the cooperation between the conductor and choir members. Citing the Holy Scriptures, they encouraged the choir members to recognize their own role, value their service and show the service of life with the most beautiful singing voice, according to the Ningde CC&TSPM.
Next week, the second group of the Sacred Music Committee of the Ningde Municipal CC&TSPM (Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement) will continue to carry out activities of visiting the grassroots churches and exchanging ideas.
- Translated by Abigail Wu
Sacred Music Committee Visits Grassroots Churches in Fujian
