Worship Ministry Essentials

What is Worship?

1. Worship is our purpose

We have been created for a purpose and that purpose is to worship.

The God who created us as an act of pure joy intends for us to know his love and to love him in
response. Ephesians 1:4–6 says, ‘For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and
blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us to be adopted as his children through Jesus Christ, in
accordance with his pleasure and will – to the praise of his glorious grace ...’

Example in the Bible: When Abraham first encounters God, he is called to obedient sacrifice – an act of
worship. When Moses leads the people out of Egypt, it is so that they can worship the Lord, and Miriam
leads them in a song of worship. When Hannah hands over her much longed-for baby son, Samuel, to
the Lord, she lifts up her voice to worship. When David dances before the Lord with all his might, it’s an
act of worship. When Job loses everything, he falls to his knees in worship.

Worship is a Response

We act hoping to be thanked, seen as powerful or cool or whatever else we may be striving after, and
we are trying to be the object of worship, instead of the worshiper. Worship is to be an expression of
love and praise toward God that comes out from our entire lives, not just our songs. “Therefore, I urge
you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God
this is your spiritual act of worship” (Romans12:1NIV). Someone once said, “Everything we do is either
an act of worship or an act of idolatry.”

2. Worship is our priority

If worship is our purpose, and it finds expression through the whole of our lives, then it stands to reason
that we must make it the main priority in our lives. Put simply, WORSHIP IS OUR RESPONSE TO WHAT
WE VALUE MOST.

Example: Giving 99 per cent isn’t still good enough!’ – to the one you love, effort to accomplish
something

Any relationship will only work if that is prioritized. Similarly, genuine worship involves giving
everything we are to God

Example: In Luke, story of Mary and Martha. Martha absorbs herself in the busy preparation of
organising a meal, while Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, refusing to give in to the formidable cultural and
religious expectations of the day. It was a shocking gesture, but she was utterly devoted, utterly
determined to make the most of every minute, to hold on to the Lord’s every word.

Worship will only be our priority if we choose to make it so. God does not force us to worship him.
We are left with a decision to make: will we choose to be like Martha, caught up in the busyness of life,
even distracted by doing things for Jesus; or will we choose to be like Mary, whose priority was to sit at
Jesus’ feet, completely focused on him, not any kind of distraction, get in the way.
3. Worship is about God’s presence
Worship is not about rules, religion or regulations; it’s about relationship. Everything we do must flow
from our relationship with God.

We read in Romans 5:5 that in worship we receive God’s love as it is ‘poured into our hearts through the
Holy Spirit that has been given to us’. When we understand worship as time in God’s presence, we
discover that, in worship, we are encouraged, envisioned, inspired, restored, replenished and
renewed. Worship becomes life changing and exhilarating and it brings radical transformation.

Example: Songs that empower, encourage, comfort – Through it all, Unending Love, Do it Again

Reasons Why Worship Teams Exist

1. The Glory of God Needs to be Experienced

Our gatherings are about one thing, right? The glory of God. The music you create as a worship team
helps to paint a picture of the Glory of God. People need to experience it.
It’s one thing to talk about the glory of God. It’s another to show off the glory of God through art.
Working as a whole, the Worship Team brings several elements to our service of worship including
music, but also reinforcement of the spoken message, scripture reading, drama, visual arts, and media;
these are the visible ministering arts aside from our individual worship. Ministry should not be a
responsibility that is taken lightly, nor with mediocrity. We want to bring God the best we have – that is
what we call excellence.

2. Art Helps Us Remember Truth – mas madaling maalala ang knyang mga salita through art

Example: Famous lines – give examples of songs with bible verse

How many of you can carry on full conversations in movie quotes?

Maybe movie quotes isn’t your thing. Maybe it’s songs.

That’s the beauty of corporate worship and our responsibility as a worship team. We are curators of
theology. We are creating a liturgy and providing a language for the church to sing.
What a responsibility, right?

Worship teams aren’t just a creative outlet for Christian musicians. Creativity isn’t the goal. Knowing,
believing, declaring, and internalizing truth is. “If your church’s theology was based entirely on the
songs you chose, would your congregation know God?”

3. We Need to Make Disciples – relationships are also built in worship teams

What better use for your worship team than to disciple musicians into followers of Jesus?
It comes back to this question: Are you making disciples or abusing volunteers?
You’re not simply called to make music. You’re called to make disciples.
It’s time for you to not just care about the musical product of your band. It’s time for you to kindle the
flame of passion for Jesus in their hearts.
4. We Need to Reach the World

When it comes to reaching the lost, mere discussion can simply end in debate. But when the Gospel is
displayed through a community of “on fire” artists, it can reach deeper.

Isn’t this why we pursue deeper creativity and excellence? The more excellent, true, unique, and
beautiful our art, the more God can use it to draw hearts to Himself.

Example: Social Media as platform - Spotify, Youtube, Instagram (Justin Bieber, Moira, KZ, The Juans)

Why Do People Get Involved in Worship Ministry?

Some people get involved in the Worship Ministry because that is where their abilities are found. They
are skilled musicians and technicians or have been blessed with quality singing voices. It seems like a
natural place to minister. Others just have a desire to serve and are looking for a place to “plug in.”

We believe that the basis for involvement should begin with a sense of God’s calling. Do you believe
that at this point in your life, God has called you to lead others into worship through your involvement in
the Worship Ministry? Once that question is addressed, then your spiritual giftedness, natural talents,
and developed abilities will help clarify your role in the Worship Ministry.

Are You Called to Worship Ministry?

The worship ministry is one of the most vital ministries in the local church and should be viewed as a
sacred office. Discovering your call begins with a DESIRE to be used by God to IMPACT the local church
and the community around you.

1)THE VOICE OF THE SPIRIT (inward impression)

2)THE VOICE OF REASON (common sense)

3)THE VOICE OF FRIENDS (trusted friends)

4)THE VOICE OF OPPORTUNITY (circumstances)

We are not just looking for volunteers, but for people called by God to serve in this area. The attitude of
humble servant-hood, working for God not for the church, and seeing it as a privilege and a
responsibility is what we’re looking for.

HERE’S THE DIFFERENCE:

 A volunteer looks upon rehearsal as another commitment he’s obligated to fulfill, but someone
called of God looks upon rehearsal as another opportunity to be used by God
 A volunteer looks upon any constructive criticism with indignation, but someone called of God is
grateful for feedback because he/she wants to be the best he/she can be.
 A volunteer puts in minimal effort, but someone called of God puts in maximum effort.
 A volunteer sits back and complains about what’s bothering him/her, but someone called of God
leads a personal campaign to improve that which needs improvement.
 A volunteer feels threatened by the talents of others, but someone called of God feels secure in
God’s direction of his or her life.
 A volunteer does no outside practicing or preparation (after all he’s just a volunteer), but someone
who is called of God come to rehearsals and a performance as prepared as possible.
 A volunteer wants to quit at the first sign of adversity or discouragement, but one called of God digs
in and perseveres.
 A volunteer is oblivious to the needs of the ministry, but someone called of God prays over the
needs of the ministry.
 A volunteer is more prone to jealousy of others, but one called of God praises God for the gifts and
talents has given to him/her.
 A volunteer shrinks back from resolving relational conflict, but someone called of God seeks to
resolve all relational conflict to preserve the unity of the team with which he or she serves.
 A volunteer’s main source of fulfillment is his or her talents and abilities, but someone called of God
knows that being used of God is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life.

WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR WORSHIP TEAM MEMBERS?

1. Christian

Members must have an ongoing relationship with Jesus and a desire to walk with him daily.
It is impossible for us to lead others in worship if we are not worshipers ourselves. Since Worship Team
members provide an example of and help create a place for worship for those seeking Christ, one must
know Christ to participate.

Hebrews 10:19 says we “enter the Most Holy place by the blood of Jesus.” If a musician is not covered
by the blood of Christ, they are not fit to lead others into the Most Holy place. Let’s invite non-Christian
musicians into our community. Let’s share the Gospel with them and pray for their salvation. But let’s
not make them leaders of the Church. (Who is Christ for you?)

2. Character

Demonstrate A Life That Is Honoring To Jesus

Worship Team is a leadership-type ministry – not more important than other ministries, but certainly
more visible. Because of this, we approach our ministry involvement as leaders, knowing that our way
of life will be “considered by others.” This involves a commitment to being an example and a witness in
attitude, appearance, and behavior. (Ephesians 4:1 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a
life worthy of the calling you have received.”) If at any time during your Worship Team involvement,
should you feel that your life is not reflecting well on Christ or His church and that such actions could be
a stumbling block for those looking to your example, you can voluntarily step down and remove yourself
from ministry to restore your fellowship with Christ, the Worship Ministry, and the church body. Our
goal is restoration, not condemnation.

Please note, going through tough times does not reflect poorly on Christ; our reflection is shown by how
we choose to respond to those challenging times.

A good place to start is 1 Peter 5:5 “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” If we want
God to give grace to our bands, we must choose musicians who are willing to receive instruction. And as
we give instruction, we must remember that 1 Peter 5:5 applies to worship leaders as well.
F.I.T. (faithful, intentional, teachable) as our criteria, because it reflects our desire to develop spiritually
FIT disciples who will reproduce in the lives of others.

How do we determine faithfulness, intentionality, and teachability? Observation! Have they been
devoted to the disciplines and habits that will help them grow closer to Christ? Things like personal
devotions, regular church attendance, involvement in a men’s group or other small group? What
about serving – have they followed through in areas where they serve? What about their attitude
toward learning, even when it comes through a confrontation?

Tweet This: When selecting band members, choose who are willing to receive instruction.

3. Culture (or Community)

In college, I attended UBC Waco, where David Crowder was worship pastor. During my time there, I
became friends with a gifted guitarist, who moved to Waco to be in David Crowder*Band. This guitarist
is a Christian with character, who is skilled at his craft and leads with his countenance, but he was only
there for six months. Why? He didn’t feel comfortable at UBC, and Waco didn’t feel like home. In other
words, he didn’t fit the culture.

Should be a member and regularly Attend the Church – this can help you grow in your walk w/ God

You must be a faithful participant in the life of this congregation as demonstrated by your attendance
and involvement, regularly attending worship gatherings and other church events. (Hebrews 10:24-25
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up
meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another – and all the more
as you see the Day approaching.”)

Romans 15:6 commands us to glorify God with “one mind and one voice.” When a church fulfills Romans
15:6, a culture is created, and our bands should fit that culture.

4. Craft

In 1 Samuel 16, King Saul is tormented by a harmful Spirit. Upon seeing his condition, one of Saul’s
servants says “seek out a man who is skillful in playing the lyre, and when the harmful spirit from God is
upon you, he will play it, and you will be well (v. 16).” In response to this idea, another servant says “I
have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing…and the Lord is with him (v. 18).”

David entered the king’s court because he was both a skillful musician and a man of God. If he was only
a man of God, he would not have been the right man for the job. He had to be “skillful in playing” (v. 16
& 18). If king Saul required skill from the musicians in his court, how much more does King Jesus deserve
our skill?

As a Worship Team musician, vocalist, artist, or technician, you need to be skilled and talented enough
to follow along at the level of the other participants. In addition, you must be a good fit in style, blend,
personality, and

Example: Ability to learn music quickly - should be able to sightread or learn music by ear very quickly.
Ear for harmony and/or improvisation - Both harmony & improvisation are an important part of the
contemporary music “style”. Musicians must be able to navigate lead sheets or chord charts, harmony
and/or improvisation as appropriate.

If king Saul required skillful musicians in his court, how much more does King Jesus deserve our skill?

5. Countenance (or Posture) - expression

The word “countenance” refers to a person’s face or facial expression. Because we have to keep our
hands on our instruments for most of the service, countenance is an important aspect of how we lead
from stage. Our faces should display the fullness of joy that is found in God’s presence (Ps 16:11). But I
will also include the word “posture” in this characteristic to encompass the many ways the bible calls us
to physically express ourselves in worship.

When we worship, our faces should display the fullness of joy that is found in God’s presence.

We’re called to bow (Ps 95:6), stand in awe (Isaiah 29:23), dance (Ps 149:3), clap (Ps 47:1), lift our hands
(Lam 2:19), sing and shout (Zeph 3:14). If our band mates are unwilling to express themselves in any of
these ways, or if they are distracting in how they express themselves, then we have an opportunity to
show them the scriptures and help them grow in this area.

Commitment of a Worship Leader

This is a leadership ministry and others look to our lives and behavior. Everyone on the team, both
musicians and those in the tech booth serves an important part in leading worship, and is therefore
responsibly ACCOUNTABLE for each other’s actions. (see 1 Corinthians 4:2 “Now it is required that
those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” As well as James 3:1).

Submitting To God

submitting the talents He has given you to Him, to the other team members, and to the congregation.
As musicians and singers for instance, we are not called to be rock stars, but to humbly submit
ourselves.

Personal Worship

Daily devotions are not a choice. Make room for music in your own time of personal worship and
devotions. When we minister to a large group of people in a worship setting, our worship leading will
only be an overflow of what we are doing privately. Truly worshipping does not mean losing yourself
in worship; after all, we are leading others.

Leading Worship

A big part about leading worship is creating flow – no matter what your role on the Worship Team
(sound, video, lights, camera, and other arts included). By eliminating distractions and most
interruptions, we can help to keep the focus on God and off the other things.
While it’s true that wrong notes, loud instruments, and off-key singers can be a distraction in worship, so
can the sound reinforcement, lighting and media that is provided. We need to make sure that the
lighting is set up; sound reinforcement should not be loud and overbearing but smoothly mixed and
engaging. Pastors should sound like they’re speaking instead of using a bull-horn. Errors and delays in
the media presentation can also be a big distraction. The technical artists (sound, light, media, and
camera) have the responsibility to always be alert and ready. The technicians are the backbone in our
worship gatherings.

Group Dynamics and Your Role

Working in a team can be tough, especially if you have clashing personalities within the group. As with
any group, being on the Worship Team takes patience, understanding, and most of all, humility. 1 Peter
5:5 instructs, “...All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes
the proud but gives grace to the humble.’" Pride can cause some big problems within a team. Sometimes
I think God can put us in group situations in order to check our pride. In a group, we’ll come across ideas
that differ from our own, and we can use those opportunities to learn and to see the situations from the
perspective of another. We may come to realize that we are not always right.

We can definitely get to know each other, however. A fantastic way to build unity is to set aside time
together outside our gatherings and rehearsals. So as a group, the Worship Team not only worships God
together, but we meet occasionally for fellowship and training. As we also meet together each week for
prayer and devotions, and as we grow together spiritually it will show through our ministry.

Group Rehearsals

It is a group rehearsal apart from our personal rehearsal time and learning of songs. You are expected to
listen to the song samples online and be able to capture the musical style (or recognize song cues for
techs). Then we can come together to bring all our individual roles together in a group rehearsal.

Make sure you are ready to work as a team, take notes, and most of all, use the practice time as an act
of worship. Psalm 33:3 says, “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and sing with joy” (NIV). We are to
be joyful in our worship, but at the same time, play skillfully, because God deserves our best. Rehearsal
is the time when we can practice both. Be on time

In Our Weekly Gatherings

Worship is not about us; it is about God. In worship, the congregation will feed off of you.
So make sure that your heart is focused on God. It will show through to the listeners, and if you are
passionately worshiping, it can inspire them to do so as well. It goes the other way, too. If you look dead
and show no emotion at all, it could de-energize the congregation.

Responsibilities:
This gives our worship leaders the ability and flexibility of serving the congregation with various styles.
* Participate–Enjoy worshipping in song when you are not leading through music.
* Focus–keep attention focused on God. Remember who you are playing to—God!
* Prepare–if you are playing in the background, play prayerfully, keep the theme and flow of the service
in the Spirit.
* Worship–We must always remember that we are here to worship and not perform our favourite music
styles. Any musical interludes should be a continuous flow of heart felt worship

Putting Together a Song List

One of the most rewarding and most difficult tasks of leading worship is putting together a song list. Do
it well and it comes off seamless. Don’t do the prep work and it becomes a train wreck.

First a look at a typical exchange gathering.

We begin the gathering with an opening song. I would like to think this is a highly spiritual time where
people are swept into a realization of the presence of God and that they are transformed from the
distractions of the day to becoming keenly aware of what God is saying.

Following the opening song is a welcome, some announcements, prayer, and teaching. We follow up
the teaching with a 30-minute worship set. During the set, people are active. They come to the front to
take communion, give their offering, pray at the altars, pray with friends, or spend time at some of our
designated worship spaces.

Putting the worship set together is like dumping all your worship songs in a funnel. The ones that make
them to the bottom become your set. There are some factors which will shape your funnel and
determine which songs get passed through. Here is what I do in selecting the songs:

1. Pray. I have to remind myself that I am leading worship, not songs. It is a serious position that
shouldn’t be taken lightly.
2. Take a look at the theme/direction of the gathering. The theme could be anything from
forgiveness to sex to serving. Every evening has a theme. I look at what we are trying to
accomplish. This is deeper than the theme, this is the direction. Good teaching should answer
these two questions: 1. What do you want them to know? 2. What do you want them to do? If I
can answer these questions, I can get a feel for the direction of the music.
3. From the master list, write down all the songs that fit the theme or direction. I write down
every song that fits. Sometimes the list is short, sometimes very long. Don’t worry about tempo,
key, or anything with this list. If it touches the theme/direction, I write it down.
4. Make the final list. After I have narrowed the big list to say 15-20 songs, now the real work
begins. Sometimes this step takes me 10 minutes. Sometimes it takes me an hour. In this step I
have to look at a ton of factors. My lists are typically 8 songs. Here is where I start to number 1-
8. I look at the following funnel factors to get to the final list:
5. Theme. Are there songs in this list of 15-20 that have a stronger theme than others? Choose the
ones with the closest ties to theme/direction.
6. Band. Who are my musicians for the gathering (we rotate different musicians)? Sometimes the
band members determine what songs we can pull off.

7. Tempo Flow. Typically I try to start with some slower songs and build the set into intensity,
sometimes into a frenzy at the end. Songs 1 and 2 are slower, 4 and 5 build a bit, 6 even more
aggressive, and 7 and 8 are usually flat out rockin’. I favor lists that flow like a loose medley of
songs.
 8. Key Flow. Making a change from the key of D to the key of Bb can be like taking a sharp left
when your passengers think you are turning right. Key changes between songs are necessary,
but I try to keep them smooth. When I do change keys, I try to make it flow from one to the
next.
9. Rehearsal. Sometimes what looked good on paper in my office in step 4 sounds like trash in
rehearsal. We adjust. Many times I will switch the order of songs or throw a song out after
rehearsal.

Pastors and Worship Leaders are on the Same Team - Exodus 17:8-13 

As a worship leader, the relationship with your Senior Pastor is the most important professional
relationship you have. You should guard it with all your heart. You should protect it with all your
strength.

Your senior pastor is the spiritual leader of your church

The pastor is in a position of authority for a reason. Maybe he or she started or planted the church, or
maybe they were hired by a board or your church body. In any case, the senior pastor is the spiritual
leader of the church, and the one through whom God guides and directs the church. This is the vision
you as a worship leader need to align to.

How can you nurture your relationship

1. Communicate to your pastor that you are for them – not against them. It almost always comes
down to music preferences (generational, stylistic, etc). The reality is your pastor and/or leadership
team has a vision for your church, and the style of worship should fit that vision. Your job as a worship
leader is to facilitate that – not fight against it. So set up a meeting – even better – take them to lunch
(AND PAY FOR IT YOURSELF), and tell your pastor that you are on their side – you are for them.

Ask your pastor how you can best serve him/her.

Tell your pastor that you’ve got their back, and ask them to have yours - You need to fiercely defend
your pastor (even if you agree with the complaint). This is so important. Here’s my favorite response…
“I’m sorry you feel this way – but honestly I think it would be best if you spoke to the pastor about that –
he’s right here – let’s set up a meeting”. That almost always ends it.
If you do have an issue with your pastor, resolve in in person, privately.

2. Seek to Be Stretched – A Worship Leader can be stretched to see the weekend experience from the
vantage point of a Pastor. Leading people. Loving people. A pastoral approach to music. And a Pastor
can learn from their worship leader in terms of creative ideas, musical elements, and staying current

3. Focus on People –Pastor will share vision to have a heart for people. Develop others. Reproduce and
replace yourself. Church ministry shouldn’t just be an opportunity for you to be used. See it as a
platform for expanding the Kingdom through others.
4. Have Fun – Church ministry can oftentimes just be a rough schedule of too many meetings and
performance reviews. If that’s all the communication that is happening, no relationship will thrive. But if
you’re connecting outside of “church business,” it can be life giving. 

5. Seek God Together – accountability for each other

But what if we just can’t see eye to eye?

If you have genuinely tried to reconcile differences with your pastor, or you just can’t get on board with
the vision of the church where you lead worship, the reality is you probably aren’t in the place God has
for you. This is a very difficult position to be in, but I honestly don’t believe God calls us to places where
we cannot align with the vision.
If it’s over things like style of music, then you need to swallow your pride and serve your church, but if
there are larger theological issues, you should, again, have conversations with leadership about it, and if
you can’t come to alignment, it may be time to step down.

So what about the Amalekites

Opening this post in the middle of a battle from the book of Exodus seems strange, but here’s why it
matters…
Your pastor is fighting a battle. And he’s tired. He’s been holding his arms up for a long, long time. He
needs you to hold them up for him from time to time. And if you’re pulling down on them, you need to
cut it out – now.
Be like Aaron and Hur – fight the fight together. Because if you don’t, the enemy will destroy you.

Engaging Your Congregation in Worship

“If the congregation is not involved, it’s music, not worship”

1. Spend time before the service in prayer and preparation. Obey the leading of the Spirit. Ask the
church leadership how long you have at your disposal.
2. Be relaxed, smile and show genuine enthusiasm. Inspire the people to take their minds off themselves
and centre their thoughts on Christ.
3. Announce songs clearly and repeat the location. Know the key the song is to be sung in.
4. Don't be a choppy leader (fast, slow, fast). Several songs with the same theme, key and tempo will
move the people into unity and true worship. Unless the Lord directs otherwise, start the service with
faster songs, then move into slower worship songs.
5. Don't make people stand for too long. Alternate sitting, standing, kneeling as expressions of worship.
6. Don't scold the people. Inspire by exhortation, as the Lord directs, but don't preach between songs or
fill up the gaps with idle words.
7. After intense worship -wait -don't move too fast -silence is not harmful. Let God minister to his people
and let them respond to God.
8. Know when to stop. The best time is at the spiritual peak of the service. Silently step back from where
you are leading, yielding it to the ministry of the preacher.
9. Remember, obey the Spirit. Every service is different!
Dress Code

As mentioned before, this is a leadership ministry and we are all leaders – We have an example to set.
Our dress code is casual, but modest and presentable. For instance, men should avoid wearing clothing
that is excessively worn. Women should avoid wearing revealing clothing such as low cut blouses or
short skirts. We do not want our clothing to get in the way or be a distraction while leading worship.
This remark is also true of being “overly-dressed”. We should be the “unseen” oracles of God.

Overall, remember this tip when making decisions on your clothing, “if you are unsure if it is acceptable,
you probably shouldn’t wear it.” Also be mindful that our Sunday Best could cause others to view the
ministry of our church as being unwelcoming toward those that look different or don’t meet our
expensive dress code; we always want to present a ministry that comes across as being accepting and
approachable by those feeling called to ministry within our congregation as well as first-time
worshippers.

Examples That Are Acceptable:

Dresses
Pants, Dockers or Slacks
Modest Skirts
Nice Colored or Denim Jeans
Nice T-shirts without Logos/Writing. Christian logos
Knit, Button-Up or Polo Shirts
Hooded sweat-shirts
Dress-hats, Knit-caps without Logos/Writing, Christian logos
Sweaters and Sweat-shirts without Logos/Writing, Christian logos

Examples That Are Not Acceptable:

Tank, Tube, or Halter Tops & other Strapless Shirts
Excessively Worn or Torn Clothing
Exercise Pants or Sweats
Exposed Belly Buttons or Midriffs
Shorts (Including Walking Shorts)
Excessively Short Skirts
Dresses with High Slits up into the thigh area
T-shirts with Logos/Writing
Overly wrinkled clothing
Baseball Caps

Every one of us was created to worship our Everlasting God. Through the songs that we sing, the actions of our
hands, the sacrifice we make as we turn our lives over to Him, our very lives become an offering to our King.
Worship is how we connect with our Creator and give Him back all of the honor that is due to Him. What an honor
and privilege it is to be able to facilitate part of that worship for people!

As worship leaders (for that is what the Worship Team is doing), we have been called to usher people into the
throne room, where they will have an opportunity to touch the heart of God. Pray that we will never lose sight of
that mission. Pray that God will give us the strength, the resources, and the abilities to praise Him. And pray that
our focus will never be taken off of Christ as the Object of our worship. Pray that we never focus more on the act
of worship than who we worship…Jesus Christ.

We appreciate your dedication and service and recognize the sacrifice you are making in serving the Lord in this
way. A lot of time and work goes into preparing for our gatherings each week, and your dedication will reflect a
commitment to making each and every gathering a blessing. May you glorify the Lord in all that you do!