Why Are Words Displayed on Screens in Church?

Some churches display Bible or song verses on large screens at the front of the church.  Why do they do that?  To help you retain what you hear by also seeing it and allow you to better participate in the service.  It is a teaching tool.  Why do they want you to learn at church?  For your edification as well as so you may be blessed.  How?

"Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, 

burst into jubilant song with music;" - Psalm 98:4 (NIV)

With songs, you are blessed by singing praises unto the Lord.  In the old days, most churches had hymnals so you could follow along in the song service.  Some churches have hymnals still; others provide both a screen and hymnals, while some only have projections to screens.  If you are not singing along, you are missing: joy in your heart, spiritual uplifting of your soul, and blessings upon your mind/body.  So don not  just be entertained, join in!  Sing along and clap your hands.  The words are there to help you learn the song.  If you do not know the words, you can listen, read, and learn for next time – so no more excuses not to sing and miss your blessings.  Experience the joy of praising God!

“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, 

so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. 

Then you will be prosperous and successful.” - Joshua 1:8 (NIV)

With scriptures, you get to know your Bible.  In the past, people brought their Bibles to church so they could follow along with the preacher/teacher and learn God’s Word.  Christians who want edification by studying God’s Word still bring their Bible, so they can mark the read aloud scriptures that speak to them during sermons/lessons.  A few people look up the scriptures on electronic devices, while others only look at the screen.  However, most do not bring their Bibles –they must just be too heavy to carry…  which are you?  Grow in God, read your Bible!

For an opinion on why churches should not use screens during worship service, see Why Churches Should Ditch The Projector Screens And Bring Back Hymnals.  Not only are song books missung from churches, in many there are no pews (family closer together rather than inidiviual chairs) or preacher's pulpits.  For an interesting look at the reasons behind the missing podiums, see The Forgotten Pulpit.