Familiarity likes comfort.
After some discussion with the Diaconate Board and our music leadership, we have agreed to reshape the rhythm of the service. A worship service should lift one's spirits into the presence of God, allowing each one to give praise to the Lord and to receive a fresh word from Him. For some, the service should have wonderful music. But of course, life giving music may be classical to some and praise choruses to others. For some, it is just not worship without hymns, and for others, the ancient songs with their odd phraseology becomes a mystery to faith rather than a blessing.