Pentecostalism to Presbytarianism

A lot people have commented that it's a big change to conform a Pentacostal church to a Presbytarian one. Wikipedia have a good definition for what Presbytarianism is about:

"Presbyterian theology typically emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ."

That is a very simple definition bout it speaks volumes about my theological stand in my life now. However I still miss the charismatic stylenof worship that I have been so used to for 27 years. These days I joked that my only charismatic experience is when I am listening to my iPod, but that is no joking matter. Linage did introduce me to Sovereign Grace Music, which is good, but they are no Hillsong United which is my primary inspiration in worship music (I wonder how they are going to top the song "Tear Down The Walls", but they always do with each new album!).

This Saturday I will be meeting the worship team in ARPC for some sort of audition. The worship music is not as structured as what I have been used to with some serious arrangements and the occasional dreaded, but much needed, rhythm charts. In ARPC, the music is simpler. The dominant instrument is the piano (and they have great players!). The drummers... Hmmm... They certainly need help. I am not a drum guru, but I really think the drums have to do justice to the music we play in church because since we offer our best services to God, I believe we should attempt to offer our best music to God as well.

Ok, I am rambling about music now. Yes, I miss playing drums to God. It is something that playing in Figtree or Gloria could never replace. When I do not play "to God" then I am playing "for the glory of God". I know playing in ARPC will not be the same as playing in Grace, but nonetheless it is still playing to God where the words of the song is "interpreted" in rhythms.