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Worship Leader Jon Shores
(Starting today, every week in the extras section at www.cgrocks.org, you’ll see a set of interview questions from someone who was involved in the creative vision for that week’s service. Please enjoy our first interview with Shoresy. -jmo)
Q: Tell us about why you chose these songs for this week.
A: At first, I thought I was just picking songs that were “easy to worship to.” I usually try to pray before settling on a set list for Sunday morning. After hearing Gregg’s sermon, I realized God made the set list, not me. Each song seemed to center around the worship of Christ as the One and only Creator. This meshed perfectly with Gregg’s message of worshiping the Creator and loving the creation without worshiping it.
Q: Is there one line or theme that speaks to you?
A: The theme of “Distracted” and “Cannons” resounded with me. We are a part creation because we were created. We worship God with all of His creation, and loving His creation is an act of worship.
From a different angle, the line from “It is Well”: “My sin, oh the bliss, of this glorious thought. My sin not in part, but the whole. Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more. Praise the Lord.” is just a reminder to me of how powerful Grace is. I should have been up there dying on a cross, and I don’t have to be because of an incomprehensible sacrifice.
Q: What has God taught you personally this week from this text or topic?
A: We have a responsibility not only to our Creator, but to the rest of creation. It’s important to care for the gift that we’ve been given, and not just because it seems like the trendy thing to do in society right now.
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