I will lift up my hands.

Sometimes people wonder why some will lift up (raise) their hands during a worship service or prayer.  There are several scriptures that support this expression of worship.  Scripture speaks of worship to include, singing, dancing, shouting, clapping, kneeling, musical instruments … Continue reading

The Lord’s Prayer – “…give us this day…”

In many church services around the world, and for many on a daily basis, Christians pray together using the words that our Lord taught to His disciples (the Lord’s Prayer). It can be easy for us not to pay attention … Continue reading

Worship: our view; God’s view

New Testament scholar and noted theologian N.T. Wright reflects on our view and a biblical view of “worship” as we (the Church) attempt to live out the Gospel in our times. This article should challenge us to think about and … Continue reading

Launch Team Invitaion

Fellow servants of our Lord! Greetings and Happy New Year! This year we have an exciting opportunity to participate in the new and good things God is doing in our lives and in this community. Much has already been accomplished … Continue reading

Is Church (worship service) really about God?

The obvious answer is: Yes or at least, it should be. And I think that is our (Christians in general) aim and desire. Yet we get sidetracked and distracted by, well, ourselves. The ideas of worship in Scripture go far … Continue reading

Signs and Symbols

Believe it or not, all Christian worship services fallow a liturgy (from the Greek referring to: thework of the people).  Practically speaking a liturgy is the form andstructure of the service.  It is what people say and do and howpeople … Continue reading

Chirstmas Message from Archbishop Craig Bates

The Holy Season of Christmas is when we recall and participate in the coming of the Christ Child.  God comes into the midst of the darkness of our world with the message of hope and eternal life for all who … Continue reading

The “de-churched”

The English language is amazingly fluid. We are constantly joining words and parts of words together to communicate new concepts. De-churched is one such word that has come on the seen over the last couple of years. The de-churched are … Continue reading