Monday, December 15, 2008

Contemplative Christmas III

This is Week 3 of the SoulPerSuit Contemplative Christmas. I pray you're enjoying it as much as I am!

Both of the previous themes, Barn Smells and Bright Lights, are still open for your artwork and commentary. Please drop us a note if you'd like to add something to the on-going discussion.


Joining us for the first time? Welcome!

Each week here on SoulPerBlog we'll be posting a theme phrase to reflect on during this Christmas season and one or two Shuffle the Deck activities to kick start your creative thinking. Otherwise, SoulPerSuit is going to let Emmanuel speak for himself. All the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and sensations of this Christmas season are at the disposal of the Holy Spirit. You just need your Bible and your imagination.

Here is Week 3's theme.
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This week's theme is:
Singing


Optional Shuffle The Deck activities to get things rolling:

1) Below is a list of 25 words. Select any five of them and use them in some way to create a worship service. If possible, try to include all five senses in your service. You can write your service out, record it, videotape it, create a collage from magazine clippings – however you want to record your service.

Burned
Straw
Ripe
Barn
Trough

Bright
Gold
Regal
Star
Field

Loud
Soft
Melodic
Distant
Tender

Fur
Gravel
Dry Leaves
Bark
Numb

Milk
Wine
Water
Bread
Spicy


2) Record yourself singing or playing your favorite Christmas carol. Or make yourself a mix of several artist’s versions of the same song.

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So, what next? We are hopeful that the Holy Spirit will lead you in worship over the next week.
If you'd like to worship and reflect quietly then you don't need to do anything.
If you create a piece of artwork or have thoughts you'd like to share publicly (or you're new here and wondering what on earth these people are doing), click here to see what on earth we're doing.

1 comment:

Schweers' Mom said...

I can't tell you how excited I am to drop by on Mondays and see what the theme is going to be! I am really enjoying the time with Jesus and worshipping Him in a very creative and different way this Christmas. Thanks to you all for your work in preparatiion and encouragement!

Lori