Worship – A Story of standing together in awe of Christ.
Worship is about bringing glory to God and experiencing the power of God. The longing of the human heart is to come in contact with a God who is transcendent yet very present in the midst of human brokenness. Because of this we cultivate an atmosphere in our gatherings of both joyful expression and reverent awe.
This will be done through a combination of Spirit‐filled worship, songs & hymns, telling stories of redemption, giving gifts, the celebration of communion and baptism. Sunday will be marked by both the freedom that comes from dependence on the Spirit and a desire for excellence.
Author Louie Giglio defines worship this way, “Worship, in essence, is declaring what we value most. As a result, worship fuels our actions becoming the driving force of all we do. Worship is the activity of the human soul”. Everyone has an altar. It may not be something we see in our living rooms, then again, it may, but it exists most assuredly in our minds, hearts, and souls. When we fail to express worship to our Creator, both privately and publicly, we live with a disrupted spirit. There is a nagging sense that something is not right. An intimacy lost. Satisfaction fleeting. Purpose and direction undiscovered. The expression of worship is the smile of the soul.
Core Value: Truth – We value His truth over self-sufficiency; when truth is hidden in our hearts, worship in a natural expression.
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24