Ann,
My church has always sung a capella and I love to close my eyes, open my heart and listen to the voices rising in love, praise, and worship. The school I attended 1-6 grade also taught us to read music and sing a capella and that training came in handy down the road too. I am not saying that instruments do not add to worship and singing, so please don't jump on me here girls, but I am saying that for me, I love to hear voices a capella turning into one and lifting. If you have ever heard someone sing Amazing Grace a capella, you know what I mean....hugs