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When Music Helps Us Hear the Bible

Sometimes the Bible rejoices when joined by song and sound! In this workshop, we experience a variety of simple ways music can help us receive the scripture in worship with our heads and our hearts.

By:: Jeff Barker
Tags:: drama in worship, music in worship, scripture plays, symposium 2016
Audio: posted on March 17, 2016

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