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many directions in which to go, always attempting to
present the best of whatever style selected. Like other
aspects of the worship service, suggestions come up and are
explored as perhaps adding to the quality of the message and
thus the worship experience. Sometimes these can be
achieved with little effort or cost, while others may take
more innovative planning with higher cost.
An
example, one of which Nelson and I have occasionally lamented
to each other about, is the musical expressiveness of the
grand piano. First, the cost would approach that of the
new van. Oh, someone with one just sitting around could
donate it, and the church could probably tune and repair it;
but then where could you put it? Areas are tight around
the organ, and a pew removal would put a crimp in an already
limited seating capacity. Along that same line,
discussions have come up about repositioning the choir to the
front of the church, opening up more seating for the
congregation. But again, even a temporary situation
requires risers, rails, chairs, etc., all of which can run
into one or two thousand dollars. Then again, it can all
be a matter of perception. Nelson and I can wax all we
want on the ideal musical situation, but some in the
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