FUMC: Houma, LA: Video in Worship

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Houma, LA 6109 Hwy 311, Houma, Louisiana 70360 504/868-7787
Video in Worship

     Video is an important tool for expressing ideas in a multi-sensory worship service. It can be more predictable and flexible than live drama; and it can make an impact at a number of points within a worship service.
       The worship service centered around a sermon may be a thing of the past. Today a variety of means may be used to communicate truth in a multi-generational context. Video, worship music, prayers, silence, journey segments, artistic imagery and the spoken word are equally important in expressing the theme of the service. A multi-sensory experience utilizes a variety of means to engage participants and any one of the components may be used by the Holy Spirit to make the impact that stays with the person. It may be an impression, a feeling, a new realization or an image that remains with the person after service.
       Video is best used to set up or confirm ideas related to the message. It is best used in conjunction with the spoken word or in the midst of a worship set.

What types of video are there?
       1) Documentary
       2) Comedy - sometimes the best way to get at a biblical truth is through comedy or irony.
       3) Videos that interpret music are great for reflection at an appropriate moment within the service.
       4) Film clips may be used to illustrate points.
       5) Commercials - can rely a lot of info in less than a minute.
When can you show video during the service?
       1) After a few worship songs, show a video that sets up the theme.
       2) Instead of a spoken introduction, use a video to introduce the the message.
       3) Use a video clip to illustration a point within the message.
       4) Use a more reflective video after the message to provide a context for personal application theme.

So, why should the church use video? We are living in a video age. Television and computer screens are elements of everyone's lives. People are used to utilizing them. The Apostle Paul would no doubt approve of a tool that can help bring the Gospel to people and make it more understandable.

Links:
• Projector Central
• Lumicon
• Alt.Worship Video FAQ
• Using Powerpoint in Church
Articles at ExperiencingWorship.com
• Why Multimedia in Worship?
• Why Your Church Should Be Producing Videos
Articles at ChurchBusiness.com
• (Video) Screen Selection
• The Projector Selector
• Just Press Play
• Your Software
• Sight Unseen
• Projector Ergonomics Essentials
• It's All in Your Presentation
• Advance Screening
• Powerpoint Professionally
• Let's Liven This Place Up!
• Sharing the Gospel with the Help of an LCD Projector
• Movie Scene Concordance
• Screen Selection: Easy As 1-2-3-4
• Projecting the Message
Articles at Church Buyer's Guide's 'Lighting & Video' section
• Move Over, PowerPoint: A wide selection of presentation software gives your church plenty of great alternatives
• Now Playing at a Church Near You: Okay. Your video system's set up. Now what?
• A Vision for Video
• Journey into Video

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