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Philosophy of Worship
The Worship Life:
"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. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:16,17
Worship is not just singing - nor is it a three-song warm-up for the sermon. Worship doesn't only happen when believers gather for Sunday services, nor is it an event - it's a lifestyle!
When we define worship as giving God our time, attention, and affection, there isn't any area of life that's not involved. It's all worship! Playing with our kids, encouraging a friend, conscientious work, and yes, gathering with other believers to sing, read the Word, and love God and one another are all forms of our worship to the Lord. When our hearts are continually connected to God's, the worship never stops.
Jesus said the Father is seeking worshippers, but He is seeking a certain kind of worship - those who will worship both in Spirit and truth. We worship in Spirit through our communication and relationship with Him. And we worship in truth as we authentically reflect who He is in us to others. Our goal then is to have a constant awareness and demonstration of His presence in our lives - in everything we do and say: in our relationships and our tasks, as well as our Sunday morning celebrations. This is the foundation upon which the praise and worship ministry at Grace E. Free Church is built.
Not only that, but worship is corporate! Corporate worship should both reflect and contribute to a church's unity. In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul teaches that every church member is essential. Not only has God given us different gifts. He also intends for us to display His power through the supernatural unity we enjoy: “in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body- Jews or Greeks, slaves or free- and all were made to drink of one Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:13) That simply means the best way for us to engage in worship as one body is to have you alongside us!