Preparing For Worship: March 27th, 2011

Hey everyone! Thanks for checking the worship blog so you can prepare for corporate worship! This Sunday we'll be in John chapter 5 where Jesus heals the lame man at the pool of Bethesda; read verses 1-18 in preparation for this Sunday's message. Remember, you don't have to depend on a pastor or sermon to understand God's word for yourself, so trust that the Holy Spirit will help you understand and reap benefit from studying on your own. We come together to sit under pastoral teaching so that we can collectively grow and mature as a united body that is seeking to honor Christ.

We'll also spend time responding to God's self revelation in worship singing, and if last night's rehearsal was any indication, this Sunday is going to be great! When we sing, we give honor and praise to God, and at the same time we are built up and encouraged by the great truths about God we're reciting! This week is especially chock-full of life-affecting realities. Just check out the set list: (as always, click the song titles to preview YouTube videos that will give you an idea of how they go!)

1) The Solid Rock 
(Christ's grace and power are immovable and unshakable; we rest our hope firmly upon him!)

2) Psalm 62
(God is our refuge and strength; and he can never be defeated!)

3) Christ Is Risen From The Dead
(a new song we're learning for Easter, that gives us boldness as the new creation we've become because of Christ's death and resurrection)

4) Revelation Song
(a foretaste of beholding the risen Lamb in all his glory and worshiping him forever)

5) Stronger
(even though our sin and doubt abound, Jesus has conquered death and the grave and we need not fear)

That's what's going on this Sunday; hope to see you there!

-Paul