Why We Worship the Way We Do:

The Bible teaches that worship is not a dull ritual, but a joyful and intimate celebration of God's presence. The Bible encourages us to express our love to God in a variety of ways.

• Singing-Psalm 30:4, 95:1
• Kneeling-Psalm 95:6, Luke 22:41
• Standing-Psalm 134:1, 135:2
• Lifting of Hands-Psalm 134:2, 1 Tim 2:8
• Clapping of Hands-Psalm 47:1, 98:8
• Dancing-Psalm 149:3, 150:4+
• Shouting-Psalm 35:27, 47:1
• Musical Instruments-Psalm 150:3-5, 2 Sam 6:5
• Prophetic Song-Psalm 40:3, 96:1, 98:1

Expressive Praise includes banners, flags, prophetic dance, and other instruments and acts of worship and praise. Lifting a banner is a Kingdom tool of identification, proclamation, and glorification to God. In worship and praise, the function of a banner is to minister to the people in attendance. Expressive praise is not something that is a skill or talent, it is a demonstration of the annointing within the heart of the person worshipping.

The true heart of worship is shown through praise.

"David danced before the Lord with all this might." 2 Sam 6:14

In addition to these expressions of our love, God also exhorts us to exercise the gifts of the Spirit in an orderly way as we meet together. In the course of our worship you may hear a prophetic word given to encourage or edify (1 Cor 14:3, 31) or a brief message in tounges, followed by an interpretation (1 Cor 14:5, 18, 27). While all of the above expressions of praise are valid and acceptable, none are required. If you feel uncomfortable expressing your praise in these ways, please feel free to just "sing along" or to quietly express love for God in your prayers.

Black: Government

Blue: River of God

Burgundy: New Wine, Abundance

Green: Unity, Health, New Life, Restoration

Orange: Warrior, Fire of God

Gold: Holiness, Glory, Authority

Pink: Right Relationship with God (red and white combined)

Purple: Royalty

Rainbow: Promises of God, New Beginnings

Red: Blood, Fire, Love

Silver: Redemption

White: Purity

Yellow: Joy