Historically, Mondays don’t quite rank number one on anyone’s list. Recently though, the usual sluggish din of dragging feet and grumbling early-morning comments have been embellished by guitar chords and vocal harmonies.
The source of music is the Commons, where the founders of the BVSW Worshipers — Angela Tsang, LeeAnne Lowry, Becca Kurtz and Maggie Gore — play and sing along side other members of the expanding group.
Their songs are not frivolous entertainment though; these Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) members proudly use their hymns to display their faith.
“The group is not a show, nor is it about us, but this group is set in this school so that God may be glorified, not us,” Tsang said. “We hope that people will see God’s love through the music, not just another group who merely likes music.”
The prayer group was first proposed only for FCA meetings. The idea grew into a fully public worship group, and is open for all to listen.
Now most Mondays before school, some of the group members get together to pray and play.
“There are more Christians in our school than go to FCA, so we want that worship to be out in the open and available to all,” senior LeeAnne Lowry said.
Though the worshipers are new this semester, students took notice immediately. There was support for the actions of the BVSW Worshipers, but also discontent with the situation.
“Some people stopped and joined in every once in awhile and that was pretty rad,” Gore said. “Right as we ended, some guys told us not to do worship in public, but so many others came up to me throughout the day saying that they loved hearing it as they walked into school. Overall I think that starting [BVSW Worship] was a good thing.”
No one is required to enjoy the public prayer, or feel obliged to join in, but BVSW Worship group is proud of their faith and unafraid to share it.
“We do this because we have fallen head over heels in love with Jesus Christ and want to be able to share His love with others,” Gore said. “Someday in the future I hope that we will be able to lead worship someplace else, but for now bringing it into Southwest is fine with me.”
