~ Praise and Worship ~

The Pattern: Our desire is to please God in our worship, after all, it is for Him. This leads us to pattern our worship after what we find in the BIBLE rather than after traditions of men or church institutions.

Please enter in: We believe that worship is not a spectator sport. Hence, we encourage all believers to praise and worship Him with all their heart and strength.

Freedom: Freedom in praise and worship is accommodated and encouraged. The Bible exhorts us not only to sing to the Lord, but that kneeling (Psalm 95:6), dancing (Psalm 149:3), and prostrating ourselves (Nehemiah 8:6) before the Lord are powerful ways to worship. Each sincere expression is welcomed.

In Case You are Wondering…?

Why we stand when we worship? “The Levites…STOOD UP TO PRAISE the Lord God of Israel with a very loud voice.” 2 Chronicles 20:19

Why we lift our hands? “So I will bless Thee as long as I live; I WILL LIFT UP MY HANDS in Thy Name.” (Psalm 63:4). "Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and bless the Lord" (Psalm 134:2)

Why we clap our hands? “O CLAP YOUR HANDS, all peoples; Shout to God with the voice of joy.” Psalm 47:1

Why we sing in tongues and English? “What is the outcome then? I shall PRAY WITH THE SPIRIT and I shall PRAY WITH THE MIND also; I shall SING WITH THE SPIRIT and I shall SING WITH THE MIND also.” 1 Corinthians 14:15

Why we wave colorful flags? In the Bible flags, banners and standards were used to denote tribal or family identity. Banners were also Why we wave colorful flags? In the Bible flags, banners and standards were used to denote tribal or family identity. Banners were also used in warfare. They also represented victory and glory. They mean the same things today. The colors picture different truths about God. For example: Red – the Blood of Christ and atonement, Purple – royalty, White – holiness, Brown or Gray – repentance and humility, Orange – passion and fire, Plum – abundance and richness, Green – new life and restoration, Yellow – celebration and joy, Blue – the Holy Spirit, Silver – redemption, etc. The flags are not meant to draw attention to the individual but to what God has done.