After spending two days distributing exercise books in the schools, The Gospel Music Association Team came to Gweru, Zimbabwe where they hosted an evening of gospel music under the stars. It was well attended considering the weather turned cold and breezy!
On their final day, the team held a songwriter’s workshop for Christian worship leader’s and musicians. It was well attended by musicians from various churches in Gweru as well as from Baptist churches from several cities in Zimbabwe.
James Tealy helped set the stage to introduce the workshop. He reminded participants that each of us has the Holy Spirit within us to inspire us. Even if we don't feel creative - the God who created everything and created us in His image can give us new words and lyrics with which to praise Him! Guidelines and instructions were given to help the musicians understand some of the basics for writing lyrics as well as composing the melody.
Then the participants were asked to divide into small groups. Some of the groups were made up of older pastors and worship leaders.
There were groups of young men.
and young ladies, as well as some mixed groups.
After the groups spent time working on writing a new song, each group was given an opportunity to record their song.
Shown here is Aaron Rice with his recording equipment.
Then finally, a time of worship was held in which all the groups were able to share their song with the other participants. It was amazing to hear the results of the workshop!
.JPG)
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