The Worship Ministry's mission is to spread God's message and love using contemporary Christian music. We strive for a worship atmosphere that facilitates an intense encounter with the Lord.
- Why do we worship God? “Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.” (Matt. 4:10, Ps. 95:6, Rev. 15:4)
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How should we worship God? “God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23-24, Ps. 96:9)
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Why do we sing? “Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God..” (Col. 3:16)
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Why do we clap our hands? “Clap your hands all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” (Ps. 47:1)
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Why do we lift our hands? “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and praise the Lord.” (Ps. 134:2, 63:4, I Tim. 2:8)
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Why do we give audible praise to God? “I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.” “And when they heard this, they raised their voices together to God.” (Ps. 34:1, Acts 4:24)
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Why are musical instruments and dance a part of the worship service? “Praise him with the sound of the trumpet… with the harp and lyre,… with the tambourine and dancing… with strings and flute… with the clash of cymbals.” (Ps. 150:3-5)
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Why do we pray with the laying on of hands and anointing of oil? “They will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” (Mark 16:18) “Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:14)
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Why do we speak in tongues and prophesy in the church? “Therefore, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” (I Cor. 14:39-40)
Prayer is our link with God, an awesome avenue through which we can express praise and adoration to Him for His goodness, love, and mercy; and an avenue through which we can voice our petitions and concerns. God's Word assures us that we can "come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need" (Hebrews 4:16).
Prayer also moves the hand of God on behalf of needs and circumstances in our church, our families, our community, nation, and world. Take time to pray and intercede for these areas as God leads you. Become part of a prayer group and intercede with others in times of corporate prayer. As you seek God's help, expect reports of great victory to follow as God answers prayer.
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