My thoughts vary regarding worship music.  I hear a lot of traditionalists tell me they prefer the old hymns because they have proven tried and true over the years.  I have to admit, there’s something beautiful about the old hymns and I certainly appreciate them, but at one point they had to be considered new music and they were created to be sung to the musical instruments of that period.  I see nothing wrong with the evolution of worship music as new songs are added with the addition of today’s musical resources, and I’m sure one day some of the new stuff we listen to now will be considered classics.  The church I attended the most growing up only used a piano and organ, and I can remember the first time I worshiped in my new church in Abilene that came complete with drums and an electric guitar.  It was a bit of shock and awe at first, but I felt energized and connected with the contemporary words.  But then I started to visit other churches, and sometimes it seemed as if their music wasn’t up  to par, and I felt bad comparing worship music because the emphasis should have been on worship, not entertainment.  There have been a few churches I have visited over the years and felt that it’s more production than worship, and as of late, I have a hard time with musical worship and spend my time reflecting, praying, or just reading instead of singing.  I rather try to connect with God than just go through the motions if that makes any sense.