Worship Weekend
We have a unique opportunity to explore what it means to truly worship God.
On the weekend of November 8, 9 and 10, we will be holding a Worship Weekend.
Rev. Brad Berglund, an American Baptist minister, will be our guest leader.
His current ministry involves helping congregations enhance their understanding
of worship. Brad will help us look at the purpose of worship in the life of
the church as well as in the lives of the individuals within the church, and
then work with us as we explore ways of drawing closer to God through our worship
time with Him.
As we draw closer to our worship weekend, perhaps you'd like to prepare by reading
and thinking about some Bible passages on worship:
Exodus 34:14
I Chronicles 16:29
Psalm 5:7,8
Psalm 29
Psalm 95:1-7
Psalm 99
Matthew 4:1-11
John 4:19-26
Donald P. Hustad, in his book True Worship, says this: "Worship is not
an occasional burst of emotion that sneaks up on us. Worship is not an experience
that any person-preacher, music director or worship leader can lead us into.
Worship is the conscious, demanding work of the believer, led and enabled by
the Holy Spirit alone. Worship is practicing the presence of God - in an act
of the will, by the grace of God. Of course, in our quest and resolve we will
be helped or hindered by our surroundings.but true worship depends more on our
inner motivation and persistent effort than on any outside influence. Like all
work, it gets easier, more natural, the more we do it." (p.51)
Please plan on joining us as we work at worship together!