Vibrant Praise and Worship!

At New Life we thoroughly enjoy our Christian experience. Our worship is intense and dynamic. We have had a powerful, life-changing experience and our worship reflects our love and appreciation to God. The Bible describes many ways to worship the Lord. Below are just a few of the ways:

* Clapping Hands (Psalms 47:1)
* Lifting Hands (Psalms 134:2)
* Shouting unto God (Psalms 5:11, Psalms 32:11, Isaiah 12:6)
* Playing Musical Instruments (II Samuel 6:5 & Psalms 150)
* Praying Out Loud - In most all of the examples of prayer in the Bible, people prayed out loud, liftin their voice to God. The prayer during our church services is usually aloud.
* Praying for One Another - The Bible teaches us to “Pray one for another” (James 5:16). During the service we may pray for one another. Please don’t feel like you have to participate. But, if you do have a special need, someone would be glad to pray with you. You may also see someone during prayer time come forward to be prayed for by the Pastor and Elders. The Bible teaches that anyone who is sick can be anointed with oil and prayed for to be healed. (James 5:14-15)
* Receiving an Offering- The work of God is supported by the financial giving by church members (Malachi 3:8-10). Sometime during the service we will receive an offering. Please don’t feel obligated to participate if you are a guest. This is for our regular members. Occasionally we bring the offering to the front instead of having the ushers pass the offering pans. When we receive an offering in this manner, we usually walk toward the wall isles and up to the front where the offering pans are located, then return to our seats isle. You are welcome to remain in your seat during this part of the service or join with us, whichever you prefer.
* Exciting Preaching - The preaching at New Life is exciting and intense. Most people respond with great joy and excitement. It is not unusual for people to clap thier hands, say “Amen” or even stand and praise God. It is only natural for people who have experienced the power of God in their lives to be joyous and excited about hearing the Word of God. People get excited, clap their hands and stand at sporting events, concerts and rallies. The Word of God is something far greater and more important than any of these other events.