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"Train yourself spiritually"

- 1 Timothy 4:8

    The Elements of Effective Worship: A Deep Dive into the Gospel of John and Church Principles

    The Elements of Effective Worship: A Deep Dive into the Gospel of John and Church Principles

    Worship is a fundamental aspect of Christian life, connecting with God, expressing faith, and fostering a sense of community. This article delves into the elements that make worship effective, drawing from the teachings of the Gospel of John and the principles of worship in the church. It emphasizes the need to believe in Jesus Christ, the importance of communal and simple worship, and the transformation of individuals through scripture, spirit, and sacraments.

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    Jaw-Dropping Worship Moments

    Jaw-Dropping Worship Moments

    I am about to tell you about one of the most impactful worship experiences of my life. What do you think it was? Can you imagine the scene?

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    What Do You Do When You Hear a Knock?

    What Do You Do When You Hear a Knock?

    In my house, I have trained my kids not to answer the door for a stranger. This rule began when they were really young, and now they are just in the habit.

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    05-09-2014 " You Can't Eat Just One"

    05-09-2014

    A Friday Message from Sara Buffington, Worship Leader 5-9-2014

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    05-02-2014 Building the Plane as We Fly It...

    From Kevin Higgins, International Director of Global Teams

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    04-25-2014 Holy Week and Easter

    Dear Friends,

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    Good Friday Epistle: A Sermon from St. Augustine

    Good Friday Epistle: A Sermon from St. Augustine

    Good Friday Epistle for April 18, 2014

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    In His Presence at New Covenant Church

    In His Presence at New Covenant Church

    I told someone again this week how thankful I am to be part of this church. I really love Sunday mornings and all the ways we can experience the Lord's presence. Here are three: there is scripture, there is the sacrament, and there is the Spirit.It's the three streams of our Anglican tradition.

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    What Time Should We Be Ready to Go?

    “What time should we be ready to go?” “The service starts at 5:30, so 5:00am should be fine.” The Cathedral of St Anthony of Padua in Dunkwa-on-Offin has been beginning each day with morning Eucharist for years. The service began as a way to serve the men and women of the parish who had to quickly be on their way to work. The combination of walking commuters and challenging roads led to the service beginning at this early hour.

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    God Is Looking for Worshipers - This Means You

    God Is Looking for Worshipers - This Means You

    June 28, 2013 Friday Epistle from Sara Buffington, Worship Leader - God is Looking for Worshipers. And this means you. When the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, Moses and Aaron approached Pharaoh with a message. "This is what the Lord says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me." (Ex 8:1) It was a message worth repeating--it is recorded six times between chapters 8 and 10. God was, and is, calling His people to worship. So what does it mean, exactly, to worship? Gerrit Gustafson, author of The Adventure of Worship, defines worship this way: Worship is the act and attitude of wholeheartedly giving yourself to God--spirit, soul, mind, and body.

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