It either gives everyone a little taste of heaven or leaves everyone disappointed that their preference isn't the norm. In worship, a sense of awe over being in the presence of Almighty God is also balanced with the importance of valuing and maintaining relationships within the body of Christ. Some would like silence or peaceful music as people enter the service, fostering that sense of awe. At First Baptist, we usually talk instead. Our tradition has been to reconnect and catch up with people.
Relationships are the foundation of our church.
Preludes are often accompanied by even louder conversations. Some like stories in the tradition of Jesus and his parables. Some tell me they wish there were an outline to follow. Some like the first person presentations. Much of the Christian church is moving to a combination of the drama, music and video with the Pastor connecting Scripture and a common theme.