If they don t, don t be afraid of editing them out or finding a replacement. You have a theme, a plot, and a storyboard. Evaluate all the details and see if they fit into your overall goal for the worship time. Don t hesitate to mix and match, or rearrange your worship plot and storyboard. You will also need to plan where and how the worship leader or team will transition to the next element to provide coherent connections for the worshipers.
Good movies are more than just special effects and a couple of good one-liners.
They take time and effort to be effective and memorable. The time and effort you spend in planning worship will pay off when you see your chapter members spending time with God and understanding him in a way they never have before. Above all, be open to the Holy Spirit and where he is directing you to go with your worship times. Hans Schenk serves as InterVarsity staff at the University of Arizona in Tucson. His wife Jill is also on staff and they re expecting their first child in October.