Why We Sing in Church

 The E's of Congregational Singing

• Encourages Unity - we unite in praise and fellowship as we speak to one another about God through song
• Evangelizes the Lost - we expound upon the life-breathing gospel through song
• Educates the Saints - we teach doctrine and truth through song
• Exhorts the Saints - we instruct and inspire in the faith through song
• Engages the Mind - we encourage godly thinking and worship of the mind through song
• Excites (creates) & Expresses (channels) Emotion - we stir truth informed emotion and affection for God through song

Ephesians 5:19-20 - "speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, ²⁰ always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

...just to name a few