Adding to the blogs concerning Aesthetic worship, I would like to share some components used in Aesthetic worship. One component is seeking to see God high and lifted up. The would be similar to Isaiah's perspective of God in Isaiah 6:1-8. When looking at Aesthetic worship there is four movements associated with an Aesthetic service. First there is what is recognized as a call to worship. During this the worship leader is aiming to alert the congregation of the holiness of God. Secondly, there is a time of confession, where there is a recognition of the worshipers need for God. Thirdly, the service offers time for recognition of God meeting the needs of the worshipers by giving thanks in a time of giving. The fourth stage or movement includes the sermon and invitation where a call to service is given with an opportunity to respond.**
In Baptist life, the Aesthetic service could basically be called a traditional style. This style is most likely used in most Baptist churches today, especially those with an older congregation or one that is very involved with tradition. The music service would most likely be hymns performed with a piano and/or organ with some using an orchestra today. These services do not offer much variation from the norm.
** These movements of Aesthetic worship are from Dr. Woodward's concerning Aesthetic Worship.
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