Worship Arts Ministry
     

    Psalm 34:1-3 (HCSB)

    I  will praise the LORD at all times;  His praise will always be on my lips.   

    I will boast in the LORD;  the humble will hear and be glad.

    Proclaim with me the LORD's greatness; let us exalt His name together.
     

    In these days, the term "worship" has been used in various ways.  Some express that worship "is music".  Some use the term to signify a specific time in which we gather at church.  I believe worship is much more.  Worship of Almighty God is humbly recognizing Him for what He has done and for who He is.  Worship of God is displayed in honoring Him in my time, choices, music, workplace, actions --- in everything.  In these things, I am displaying His value and worth.  So worship goes beyond the music and the Sunday Morning hour.  It is just the beginning!
     

    The Elements of Worship


    Psalm 22:3 – The Lord inhabits the praise of His people
     

    Thanksgiving

    -We worship God by expressing our gratitude -(Deuteronomy 8:10; Colossians 3:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; James 1:2; Philippians 4:6;  Luke 17:11–19)
     

    Praise

    -Praise comes from a Latin word meaning “value” or “price'.  Thanksgiving is about what God has done for you; praise is about who God is.  (2 Samuel 6:14; Psalm134:1–2; Psalm 77:11–12; Psalm 66:16; Psalm 150)
     

    Giving

    -Everyone should give to God because giving is an act of worship. (Luke 11:9; James 5:16)
     

    Prayer

    -Prayer is our means of communicating with God. (2 Corinthians 9:6–8)
     

    The Word

    -As we speak to God through prayer, God speaks to us through his Word.  (Psalm 119:89; 2 Timothy 3:16; Psalm 119:105; 2 Peter 1:19; Romans 15:4)
     

    Obedience

    -The greatest acts of worship are acts of simple obedience to God each day of the week. (Romans 12:1; Isaiah 1:11–19)

     

    Here at First Alliance, there are opportunities to serve the Lord with the Arts.  Presently, we have the opportunity to sing in our Sanctuary Choir, play on the Worship Team, participate on the Drama Team, play with the Handbell Choir, or serve in the Audio/Visual Ministry.  In time, and as the Lord leads, there will be other areas of opportunity for ministry within the Arts.  If you have a talent or interest in these areas, please feel free to contact Pastor Brian Elmer at 419-241-7287 ext. 12.