We believe that singing songs is a key task of an evangelist, especially in a digital music culture. Youth and adults are surrounded every day by music and OAFC strives to put Biblical Christ-centered music into the hearts and minds of our Ambassadors so that they can share that powerful message with others. Because many people do not know the true God, we want to sing, not just about "God" in general, but to specifically point to His gift of salvation in Christ. As St. Paul saw himself as a "servant of the Gospel," called to "make known the mystery of God, namely Christ," so we too are compelled to sing "Christ crucified" (1 Corinthians 2:2) for sinners - the Only Way to the Father. To this end, we publish an OAFC Songbook - a collection of Strong Gospel Message Songs - especially many emphasizing the Sacraments, Hymns and Old Favorites, Children's Songs, Fellowship Songs, and Solos and Duets that have as their purpose the proclamation of the Word of God, especially the Gospel of the Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ.
Below are examples of ways OAFC songs can be used in Lutheran worship in the congregations we serve.
Note: These aren't provided so that OAFC "takes over" the service. These are ways OAFC instruments and youth can be used to accompany and accent Sunday morning worship services. Youth are therefore taught the basics of the Liturgy while learning how to connect the songs they sing for witnessing with the gifts of Divine Service.
Note: These aren't provided so that OAFC "takes over" the service. These are ways OAFC instruments and youth can be used to accompany and accent Sunday morning worship services. Youth are therefore taught the basics of the Liturgy while learning how to connect the songs they sing for witnessing with the gifts of Divine Service.
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Example Outline of OAFC-Lead Divine Service
Opening/Processional Hymn Invocation, Confession & Absolution – Spoken by Pastor Introit/Psalm Hymn – ex. "You Called Me By Name," 24 Hymn of Praise – "This is the Feast," 71, or "We Will Glorify," 66 Salutation and Collect—Spoken by Pastor OT Reading Optional OAFC Puppet Show Epistle Reading Alleluia and Verse – "Alle, Alle," 14, or "Sing Hallelujah," 22 Holy Gospel Hymn of the Day – Led by OAFC Sermon Creed – Spoken or Sung, "Lord of Hope, of Life, of Love," 69 Offering & OAFC Presentation – What is OAFC, Results, Support, Personal Witness Prayers of the Church (If no Communion, Conclude with Lord's Prayer, Benediction, and Recessional Hymn) Preface – Spoken by Pastor Sanctus – "Here at the Altar," 8 Words of Institution – Spoken by Pastor Lord's Prayer – Spoken or Sung, 68 Agnus Dei/Pre-Communion Hymn – "Lamb of God," 21 Distribution and Communion Hymns – "Communion Gift," 1 "Broken and Poured Out," 5 Post-Communion Hymn – “Nunc Dimittis,” 30 or "There is a Redeemer," 22 Post-Communion Collect – Spoken by Pastor Benediction – Spoken or Sung, "Barocha," 119 Closing/Recessional Hymn |
Example Outline of OAFC-Lead Matins Service
Opening Hymn Invocation – Spoken by the Pastor Venite Song – "Come Let us Go Up to the Mountain" Psalm Song – "You Called Me By Name" OT Reading Optional Puppet Show Epistle Optional Gradual Song – "Sing Hallelujah to the Lord" Gospel Reading Sermon Creed – Spoken or Sung, "Lord of Hope, of Life, of Love" Canticle – "For God So Loved," "Who hath believed…" Offering OAFC Presentation – What is OAFC, Results, Support, Personal Witness Prayers of the Church Lord's Prayer – Spoken or Sung Benediction – Spoken or Sung, "Barocha" Recessional Hymn |