Worship
"So then a Sabbath rest still remains for the people of God; for those who enter God's rest also cease from their labors as God did. Let us therefore make every effort to enter that rest." (Hebrews 4:9-11)
Worship is the practice of "stepping away" from the pattern and press of daily life to intentionally love God. In doing so, the disciple gains a deeper understanding and experience of the majesty, mercy and mystery of God. In worship we praise God for being God, for being our God!
The disciple can "step away" from the routine of the moment to honor God in numerous ways: through participation in the public event of a worship service; through the creative act of art, drama, dance, craft, music and song; through listening to a sermon to receiving the sacrament; through an encounter of God in the beauty of creation, and more. While "worship" is more than what we often mean by the word "worship," the maturing disciple acknowledges that the act of corporate worship within the context of a celebrating congregation is key and necessary to a disciple's walk and life of devotion.
As a discipleship congregation, we seek to provide meaningful worship for the community. We encourage one another to worship regularly. We will offer alternative worship opportunities at times other than Sundays.