Understanding Corporate Worship & Prayer Leadership BLD Newark Teaching Ministry.

Understanding Corporate Understanding Corporate WorshipWorship

& Prayer Leadership& Prayer Leadership

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ObjectivesObjectives

Corporate Worship? What’s that?Corporate Worship? What’s that?

Understand Christian prayer leadershipUnderstand Christian prayer leadership


AgendaAgenda

Scripture FoundationScripture FoundationPraise & WorshipPraise & WorshipNature & Purpose of WorshipNature & Purpose of WorshipWorship TEAMWorship TEAMBiblical Prayer LeadersBiblical Prayer LeadersJesus – The Model Prayer LeaderJesus – The Model Prayer LeaderACTSACTSThe Heart & Character of the Prayer Leader – The Heart & Character of the Prayer Leader – ITLITL


Agenda (cont’d)Agenda (cont’d)

Effective PrayerEffective PrayerSpiritual PreparationSpiritual PreparationLogistical PreparationLogistical PreparationWorkshop: Writing PrayerWorkshop: Writing PrayerSong SelectionSong SelectionWorkshop: Leading Group PrayerWorkshop: Leading Group Prayer


Scripture FoundationScripture Foundation

• Matthew 4:10bThe Lord shall you worship

• Psalm 150:6 Let everything that has breath give praise

• 1 Peter 2:9You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood

• John 4:23-24Worship in Spirit & truth

• Hebrews 13:15Through Him let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise


Praise & WorshipPraise & WorshipWhy? God is worthy for all His benefactions Why? God is worthy for all His benefactions toward mantoward man– ““I will thank you in the great assembly, I will praise I will thank you in the great assembly, I will praise

you before the mighty throng” Ps 35:18you before the mighty throng” Ps 35:18– ““Come, let us sing to the Lord…for He is our God Come, let us sing to the Lord…for He is our God

and we are His people, the flock He shepherds” and we are His people, the flock He shepherds” Psalm 95:1-7 Psalm 95:1-7

– ““Before all I will praise my God” Ps 109:30Before all I will praise my God” Ps 109:30

Response to call to praise & worship: Response to call to praise & worship: Personal prayer & prayer of the assemblyPersonal prayer & prayer of the assembly– Church prays (liturgically) 7 times per dayChurch prays (liturgically) 7 times per day


Praise Blesses God for His…Praise Blesses God for His…

Goodness & Justice (Ps 145:6f)Goodness & Justice (Ps 145:6f)Salvation (Ps 71:15)Salvation (Ps 71:15)Assistance (1 Sm 2:1)Assistance (1 Sm 2:1)Love and Fidelity (Ps 89:2, 117:2)Love and Fidelity (Ps 89:2, 117:2)Glory (Ex 15:21)Glory (Ex 15:21)Might (Ps 29:4)Might (Ps 29:4)


Praise Blesses God for His…Praise Blesses God for His…

Wonderful Plan Is 25:1Wonderful Plan Is 25:1Judgments, Liberation Ps 146:7Judgments, Liberation Ps 146:7Wonders Ps 96:3Wonders Ps 96:3Mighty Deeds Ps 105:1; 106:2Mighty Deeds Ps 105:1; 106:2Works Ps 92:5fWorks Ps 92:5fMiracles Lk 19:37Miracles Lk 19:37


Nature & Purpose of WorshipNature & Purpose of WorshipFrom BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)

Worship is the celebration in our livesWorship is the celebration in our lives --- in our spirits, minds, hearts, and in --- in our spirits, minds, hearts, and in our beliefs, words and acts --- our beliefs, words and acts --- of the Holiness and Sovereignty, and of the of the Holiness and Sovereignty, and of the Loving-Kindness and Majesty of GodLoving-Kindness and Majesty of God. We worship as we outwardly express . We worship as we outwardly express our repentance, reverence and awe, our love, joy and thanksgiving, through our repentance, reverence and awe, our love, joy and thanksgiving, through acts of praise and exultation, of music and song, and of prayer, silence and acts of praise and exultation, of music and song, and of prayer, silence and prophecy.prophecy.

The highest and purest form of worship is the The highest and purest form of worship is the Eucharistic CelebrationEucharistic Celebration, , instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and handed down through the instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and handed down through the centuries as the sacrament of worship. All forms of worship are derived centuries as the sacrament of worship. All forms of worship are derived from, and serve to affirm, the memorial and sacrificial character of the from, and serve to affirm, the memorial and sacrificial character of the Eucharist.Eucharist.

In worship, we humbly offer our homage and allegiance to the father, in the In worship, we humbly offer our homage and allegiance to the father, in the name and by the blood of Jesus. We gratefully proclaim the abiding name and by the blood of Jesus. We gratefully proclaim the abiding presence of the Spirit within us and in our midst. By faith in our Lord Jesus presence of the Spirit within us and in our midst. By faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we open ourselves to communion with the Father through union with Christ, we open ourselves to communion with the Father through union with the Lord Jesus Christ and to empowerment by the Holy Spirit through the the Lord Jesus Christ and to empowerment by the Holy Spirit through the gifts and fruit which He freely grants.gifts and fruit which He freely grants.


Nature & Purpose of Worship Nature & Purpose of Worship From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)

As we worship from our hearts, we then receive, through an inward As we worship from our hearts, we then receive, through an inward flow of grace, the wholeness of our person, and the upbuilding of flow of grace, the wholeness of our person, and the upbuilding of our Church.our Church. This grace of God enables us, individually and This grace of God enables us, individually and collectively, to live out our Community Values of Righteousness and collectively, to live out our Community Values of Righteousness and Servanthood, and to bring to reality the mission entrusted by God to Servanthood, and to bring to reality the mission entrusted by God to our Community and our Church.our Community and our Church.

It is from the Community’s body of Worship that other forms of It is from the Community’s body of Worship that other forms of Community prayer are empowered. Community prayer are empowered. The strength of Community The strength of Community intercession, which propels the vitality of Community action in its intercession, which propels the vitality of Community action in its mission fields, is drawn from the sustained excellence of Corporate mission fields, is drawn from the sustained excellence of Corporate WorshipWorship. Likewise, the Community’s empowerment for Spiritual . Likewise, the Community’s empowerment for Spiritual Warfare is drawn from the gifts and fruit of the Spirit received in Warfare is drawn from the gifts and fruit of the Spirit received in Corporate Worship.Corporate Worship.


Worship TeamWorship Team(King David’s Appointees)(King David’s Appointees)

Worship leaders – 1 Chronicles 16:4-6Worship leaders – 1 Chronicles 16:4-6

Choir leader – 1 Chronicles 15:22, 27-28Choir leader – 1 Chronicles 15:22, 27-28

Instrumentalists – 1 Chronicles 25:6-7Instrumentalists – 1 Chronicles 25:6-7

CongregationCongregation– Hebrews 2:1-2Hebrews 2:1-2– 1 Corinthians 14:151 Corinthians 14:15– Ephesians 5:19Ephesians 5:19– Colossians 3:16Colossians 3:16– Habakuk 2:20 (quiet time)Habakuk 2:20 (quiet time)

Corporate worship – Hebrews 10:25Corporate worship – Hebrews 10:25


Worship- A Team MinistryWorship- A Team Ministry(1)(1)

From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)

Corporate worship is the Community’s anointed act of ministering Corporate worship is the Community’s anointed act of ministering unto the Lord in solidarity and order, with one mind and one heart. unto the Lord in solidarity and order, with one mind and one heart. The entire Community is gathered together as God’s special people The entire Community is gathered together as God’s special people to come into his presence and communion and receive the power of to come into his presence and communion and receive the power of His Spirit. We dedicate the moments of corporate worship to fulfill His Spirit. We dedicate the moments of corporate worship to fulfill the commandments of His Love and follow the directions of His the commandments of His Love and follow the directions of His Word as wellsprings and guidelights in our Community’s life and Word as wellsprings and guidelights in our Community’s life and programs and in our day-to-day lives.programs and in our day-to-day lives.

The entire Community shares in the united act of corporate worshipThe entire Community shares in the united act of corporate worship as members and faculties of one whole body, moving together in as members and faculties of one whole body, moving together in harmony towards encounter and communion with God. We respond harmony towards encounter and communion with God. We respond as one to the movements of the Spirit, as directed by the Worship as one to the movements of the Spirit, as directed by the Worship Leaders, in giving praise and glory to the Lord.Leaders, in giving praise and glory to the Lord.




The Praise Ministry, coordinated by the Music The Praise Ministry, coordinated by the Music Leader and in accord with the Worship Leaders, Leader and in accord with the Worship Leaders, ministers to the entire Community --- enabling all ministers to the entire Community --- enabling all to fully participate in the expressions of praise to fully participate in the expressions of praise through music and song.through music and song.

All Community Disciples, particularly the District All Community Disciples, particularly the District Stewards and bearers of ministerial and pastoral Stewards and bearers of ministerial and pastoral responsibility, share in the privilege of responsibility, share in the privilege of supporting, lifting and sustaining the acts and supporting, lifting and sustaining the acts and motions of praise and worship expressed or motions of praise and worship expressed or initiated by the Worship Leaders.initiated by the Worship Leaders.




Assigned Community Intercessors actively support the Assigned Community Intercessors actively support the Worship Leaders and Praise Ministry in the conduct of Worship Leaders and Praise Ministry in the conduct of their respective roles and functions. They are distributed their respective roles and functions. They are distributed strategically in focal places, interceding for the strategically in focal places, interceding for the outpouring of the Spirit upon the hearts and minds of the outpouring of the Spirit upon the hearts and minds of the Community of worshippers.Community of worshippers.

Readers of the Word are prepared and guided by the Readers of the Word are prepared and guided by the Liturgy Ministry for their function before the worship Liturgy Ministry for their function before the worship service through advance study and reflection on the service through advance study and reflection on the assigned scriptures, and through simulated rehearsal. assigned scriptures, and through simulated rehearsal. They proclaim God’s Word with solemnity, clarity and They proclaim God’s Word with solemnity, clarity and purposefulness.purposefulness.


Worship binds the Community together as one people and Worship binds the Community together as one people and collectively with God; it is the principal means of Communion among collectively with God; it is the principal means of Communion among the members of the Community, and is the forum for communal the members of the Community, and is the forum for communal fellowship with the Holy Spirit. In the context of BUKAS-LOOB SA fellowship with the Holy Spirit. In the context of BUKAS-LOOB SA DIYOS Community, it is the unique occasion at which the entire DIYOS Community, it is the unique occasion at which the entire Community comes together as one. Community comes together as one. The primary fruit of worship The primary fruit of worship therefore is unity of mind, heart and spirit, from which all therefore is unity of mind, heart and spirit, from which all anointing flows.anointing flows. In the same context, participation at the Worship In the same context, participation at the Worship Service is the most profound and concrete expression of Service is the most profound and concrete expression of membership in the Covenant Community as it affirms and solidifies membership in the Covenant Community as it affirms and solidifies the individual member’s allegiance to Christ as the center and head the individual member’s allegiance to Christ as the center and head of the Community, as well as its commitment to other Community of the Community, as well as its commitment to other Community members.members.

Fruits of WorshipFruits of WorshipReading from the Covenant of CommunionReading from the Covenant of Communion


The spiritual empowerment that flows (and exclusively originates) The spiritual empowerment that flows (and exclusively originates) from the worship service moves into intercession and Spiritual from the worship service moves into intercession and Spiritual Warfare, and prepares and sustains the entire Community and its Warfare, and prepares and sustains the entire Community and its members for the pursuit and fulfillment of the Community Mission. It members for the pursuit and fulfillment of the Community Mission. It is impossible to administer harmoniously the various activities and is impossible to administer harmoniously the various activities and programs of the Community Institutes, Centers, without gathering programs of the Community Institutes, Centers, without gathering for worship with regularity and commitment. The worship service is for worship with regularity and commitment. The worship service is a forum for keeping in personal touch with members of the a forum for keeping in personal touch with members of the Community who work in separate ministries, or live in different Community who work in separate ministries, or live in different places. It is also the logical venue for Marriage or Family Encounter places. It is also the logical venue for Marriage or Family Encounter classes to come in contact or communicate with each other.classes to come in contact or communicate with each other.

Fruits of WorshipFruits of WorshipReading from the Covenant of CommunionReading from the Covenant of Communion


Stretch BreakStretch Break

WorkshopWorkshop


Ministry of Prayer Leaders Ministry of Prayer Leaders

Biblical origin: standing between God and Biblical origin: standing between God and men; as intercessorsmen; as intercessors

Old Testament modelsOld Testament models– Moses Ex 15:1-18Moses Ex 15:1-18– David Psalms (73 of 150)David Psalms (73 of 150)– Solomon 1 Kings 8:22-66Solomon 1 Kings 8:22-66

New TestamentNew Testament– Jesus Jn 17:1-26Jesus Jn 17:1-26


JesusJesusThe Model Prayer LeaderThe Model Prayer Leader

United with GodUnited with God– In beingIn being– WillWill– In PrayerIn Prayer

ObedientObedient

HumbleHumble

Loving/CompassionateLoving/Compassionate

ForgivingForgiving

DisciplinedDisciplined


Spiritual PreparationSpiritual PreparationMatthew 4:1-2; Romans 12:1-2Matthew 4:1-2; Romans 12:1-2Receive Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist oftenReceive Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist often– Reconcile with othersReconcile with others

Devote time for daily prayer/quiet timeDevote time for daily prayer/quiet time– Prayer partnerPrayer partner

““Brew” God’s word for prayerBrew” God’s word for prayer– Living WordLiving Word– Word studyWord study

Fast & give almsFast & give alms– Burden-bearing, intercessionBurden-bearing, intercession

Rest, exercise, observe good nutritionRest, exercise, observe good nutritionCover family, loved ones with intercessory prayerCover family, loved ones with intercessory prayer– Spiritual warfare Spiritual warfare

Practice with prayer teamPractice with prayer team


The Heart & Character The Heart & Character of the Worship/Prayer Leaderof the Worship/Prayer Leader

Instrumented Team Learning – from BLD Instrumented Team Learning – from BLD Policies & Norms (formerly CofC) Policies & Norms (formerly CofC) Statement of Excellence in WorshipStatement of Excellence in Worship


Worship Dynamics - A C T SWorship Dynamics - A C T SAdoration – Exalt God’s characterAdoration – Exalt God’s character– Psalm 22:3 – God dwells in our praisesPsalm 22:3 – God dwells in our praises– Psalm 149:5-9 – exult in God’s gloryPsalm 149:5-9 – exult in God’s glory– Psalm 103:1 – bless the Lord my soulPsalm 103:1 – bless the Lord my soul

Contrition – Appeal to God’s mercyContrition – Appeal to God’s mercy– 1 John 1:9 – God is trustworthy and upright to forgive1 John 1:9 – God is trustworthy and upright to forgive– James 5:16 – that you may be healedJames 5:16 – that you may be healed

Thanksgiving – Gratitude for God’s providenceThanksgiving – Gratitude for God’s providence– 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – in all circumstances1 Thessalonians 5:18 – in all circumstances– Psalm 50:14-15 – even in time of troublePsalm 50:14-15 – even in time of trouble

Supplication – Appeal to God’s compassion/providenceSupplication – Appeal to God’s compassion/providence– Ephesians 6:18 – for everythingEphesians 6:18 – for everything– 1 Timothy 2:1-2 – for everyone1 Timothy 2:1-2 – for everyone


ProloguePrologue

Receiving the Word of GodReceiving the Word of God

Opening to the Spirit of GodOpening to the Spirit of God

Communing with the Heart of GodCommuning with the Heart of God

Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy SpiritSpirit

EpilogueEpilogue

Worship DynamicsWorship DynamicsExcellence in Worship ModelExcellence in Worship Model


ProloguePrologue– Opening Prayer / Intro of Theme & PromiseOpening Prayer / Intro of Theme & Promise– Focus on JesusFocus on Jesus– Invocation of the Holy SpiritInvocation of the Holy Spirit

Receiving the Word of GodReceiving the Word of God– Scripture ReadingsScripture Readings– ReflectionReflection

Opening to the Spirit of GodOpening to the Spirit of God– ContritionContrition– Love OfferingLove Offering– PetitionsPetitions

Dynamics of WorshipDynamics of WorshipExcellence in Worship ModelExcellence in Worship Model


Communing with the Heart of GodCommuning with the Heart of God– Praise/ExaltationPraise/Exaltation– ExaltationExaltation– ExaltationExaltation

Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy SpiritEmpowering with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit– Quiet TimeQuiet Time

EpilogueEpilogue– Closing PrayerClosing Prayer

Dynamics of WorshipDynamics of WorshipExcellence in Worship ModelExcellence in Worship Model


Effective PrayerEffective PrayerIn the Name of Jesus In the Name of Jesus – John 14:13, 14John 14:13, 14

In accord with His will In accord with His will – 1 John 5:14; Acts 4:23-261 John 5:14; Acts 4:23-26

In faith In faith – Matthew 21:21-22; James 1:6Matthew 21:21-22; James 1:6

In the Spirit In the Spirit – Ephesians 2:18; Romans 8:14-17, 26-27Ephesians 2:18; Romans 8:14-17, 26-27

With fastingWith fasting– Isaiah 58:6-7; Jonah 3:5,10; Mark 9:29Isaiah 58:6-7; Jonah 3:5,10; Mark 9:29

IntercessionIntercession– Ezekiel 22:30; 1 Timothy 2:1-3Ezekiel 22:30; 1 Timothy 2:1-3

ThanksgivingThanksgiving– Ephesians 3:20Ephesians 3:20


Format of a Worship Brief:Format of a Worship Brief:

Theme for the WeekTheme for the Week

Bible PromiseBible Promise

Significant VerseSignificant Verse

Suggested Song ListSuggested Song List


Writing the Reflection:Writing the Reflection:

Read, Study, Discuss and ConsultRead, Study, Discuss and Consult

ThemeTheme

Thought Balloon Writing TechniqueThought Balloon Writing Technique


Thought Balloon Writing:Thought Balloon Writing:

to exhaust ideasto exhaust ideas

to link various thoughtsto link various thoughts

to discard unnecessary thoughtsto discard unnecessary thoughts

to focus on the main messageto focus on the main message


Formulating your Prayers:Formulating your Prayers:

Opening PraiseOpening Praise

Receiving the WordReceiving the Word



Opening to the Spirit:Opening to the Spirit:

– I or We PhaseI or We Phase

OfferingOffering

CleansingCleansing

IntercessionIntercession

– You PhaseYou Phase



Communing with the Heart of GodCommuning with the Heart of God

Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy

SpiritSpirit


Tips for formulating prayers:Tips for formulating prayers:

Understand thoroughly the Word, Understand thoroughly the Word,

Theme and PromiseTheme and Promise

Prepare an outline based on the themePrepare an outline based on the theme

Assign a significant verse for each Assign a significant verse for each

movementmovement

Prayers should be short and simplePrayers should be short and simple



Start prayer with a line or two from the Start prayer with a line or two from the song just sang or prayer saidsong just sang or prayer said

For Generic songs, prayers leading to For Generic songs, prayers leading to

the song are focused on the themethe song are focused on the theme

On Intercession, prayer intentions to be On Intercession, prayer intentions to be

taken from the list submitted by taken from the list submitted by

IntercessoryIntercessory



During the You and Communing Phase:During the You and Communing Phase:

– address prayers to Godaddress prayers to God

– make it short and subduedmake it short and subdued

– spoken from the heartspoken from the heart

On the Prologue phase, close with On the Prologue phase, close with

prayers of thanksgiving, praise or prayers of thanksgiving, praise or

resolution on the theme resolution on the theme



The Closing prayer:The Closing prayer:

– must address the congregation must address the congregation

– exhort them to live out the Word of God in exhort them to live out the Word of God in

the Promisethe Promise

– short and exhortatory in natureshort and exhortatory in nature



On long prayers such as Intercessory or On long prayers such as Intercessory or

Cleansing:Cleansing:

– insert a song between prayers to have more insert a song between prayers to have more

interactioninteraction

When developing prayers, always check When developing prayers, always check

if you are still focused on the theme. if you are still focused on the theme.


Principles of Song Selection:Principles of Song Selection:

Theme, direction and movementTheme, direction and movement

Drawn from ScriptureDrawn from Scripture

Songs underscore or expound on Songs underscore or expound on

prayersprayers

Prayers and songs must have Prayers and songs must have

consistent, gradual movementconsistent, gradual movement


Principles of Song Selection:Principles of Song Selection:

Don’t use songs frequently sung.Don’t use songs frequently sung.

Use reflective and testimonial song for Use reflective and testimonial song for listeninglistening

New songs are to be submitted 14 days New songs are to be submitted 14 days prior to Prayer Meetingprior to Prayer Meeting

Explain the meaning & relevance of new Explain the meaning & relevance of new songssongs


Logistical PreparationLogistical Preparation

Luke 14:28-32Luke 14:28-32Schedule time to prepare for prayer 30 days beforeSchedule time to prepare for prayer 30 days beforeAssemble toolsAssemble tools– Bible/liturgical readings for date of prayer meetingBible/liturgical readings for date of prayer meeting– Concordance/Topical guideConcordance/Topical guide– CCCCCC– Praise books/tapesPraise books/tapes– CommentariesCommentaries

Develop prayer outlineDevelop prayer outlineParticipate in Team or ministry LWGParticipate in Team or ministry LWG– Theme, Order/Direction, Reflections, PromiseTheme, Order/Direction, Reflections, Promise

Prepare song list/lyrics/transparencies/slidesPrepare song list/lyrics/transparencies/slidesWrite prayerWrite prayer


Using Liturgical Readings &Using Liturgical Readings &Related Verses In Prayer - ACTSRelated Verses In Prayer - ACTS

BookBook Invocation of Invocation of the Holy Spiritthe Holy Spirit

ContritionContrition SupplicationSupplication ThanksgivingThanksgiving AdorationAdoration

11stst Reading Reading

PsalmPsalm

22ndnd Reading Reading

GospelGospel

Related Related VersesVerses


Liturgical Readings & Related VersesLiturgical Readings & Related VersesAre Used In Prayers & Songs SelectionAre Used In Prayers & Songs SelectionBookBook ProloguePrologue Receiving Receiving

God’s WordGod’s WordOpening to Opening to the Spirit of the Spirit of GodGod

Communing Communing with the with the Heart of GodHeart of God

Empowering Empowering of the Gifts of the Gifts of the Holy of the Holy SpiritSpirit

EpilogueEpilogue

11stst ReadingReading

PsalmPsalm

22ndnd ReadingReading

GospelGospel

Related Related VersesVerses


LWG - LWG - 33rdrd Sunday of Lent, March 23 Sunday of Lent, March 23Word Word – Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25

OrderOrder– 1 Cor 1:23: Preach Christ-crucified1 Cor 1:23: Preach Christ-crucified

Reflection Reflection (next two charts)(next two charts)

DirectionDirection– Teach “Building Community” to the DLCTeach “Building Community” to the DLC– Realign community life to Christ crucified: preaching, teaching and Realign community life to Christ crucified: preaching, teaching and

witnessingwitnessing

PromisePromise– “…the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the

commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes…” (Ps. 19:8).

Theme for Prayer MeetingTheme for Prayer Meeting– The New Covenant in Christ calls for zeal to adhere to His Word and The New Covenant in Christ calls for zeal to adhere to His Word and

Precepts.Precepts.


ReflectionReflection33rdrd Sunday of Lent Sunday of Lent

In a few weeks from now, we will be painfully reminded again of the In a few weeks from now, we will be painfully reminded again of the scourging of the LORD. This 3scourging of the LORD. This 3rdrd Sunday of Lent, however, gives us Sunday of Lent, however, gives us one of the most memorable images of Christ. Angered at the one of the most memorable images of Christ. Angered at the transformation of the Jerusalem temple from a house of prayer into a transformation of the Jerusalem temple from a house of prayer into a den of thieves, we see our Savior whipping instead of being den of thieves, we see our Savior whipping instead of being whipped. Appalled at the shameful sight of the temple, we see our whipped. Appalled at the shameful sight of the temple, we see our Redeemer consumed with zeal. Redeemer consumed with zeal.

The word “zeal” comes from the Greek word “zelos” meaning “heat.” The The word “zeal” comes from the Greek word “zelos” meaning “heat.” The best visual image of zeal is a boiling pot, which intensifies the hotter it best visual image of zeal is a boiling pot, which intensifies the hotter it gets. By secular definition, zeal is the desire to defend a cause or to gets. By secular definition, zeal is the desire to defend a cause or to pursue an end. It is, by and large, grounded on human wisdom, strength pursue an end. It is, by and large, grounded on human wisdom, strength and aspirations, motivated by social, economic or political considerations. and aspirations, motivated by social, economic or political considerations. Hence, secular zeal could have positive or negative implications, Hence, secular zeal could have positive or negative implications, depending on its motive or purpose.depending on its motive or purpose.


Reflection (cont’d)Reflection (cont’d)33rdrd Sunday of Lent Sunday of Lent

In contrast, Christian zeal must always be grounded on love. In fact, it is In contrast, Christian zeal must always be grounded on love. In fact, it is none other than the flame of the fire of love. It is the hunger and thirst for none other than the flame of the fire of love. It is the hunger and thirst for the LORD that the Spirit puts in the heart of every practicing Christian. Its the LORD that the Spirit puts in the heart of every practicing Christian. Its sole purpose is to honor and glorify God, even unto death, if necessary, sole purpose is to honor and glorify God, even unto death, if necessary, but its glorious reward is God Himself. To do the things we want to do for but its glorious reward is God Himself. To do the things we want to do for God is well and good, but to do the things that God wants us to do with God is well and good, but to do the things that God wants us to do with zeal is a greater achievement. Without zeal, it would be impossible, zeal is a greater achievement. Without zeal, it would be impossible, therefore, to make any substantial progress in our Community endeavors therefore, to make any substantial progress in our Community endeavors or to do any considerable service to our neighbor, whether temporal or or to do any considerable service to our neighbor, whether temporal or spiritual.spiritual.



Exceptional examples of such Christian zeal come to us from the pages of Exceptional examples of such Christian zeal come to us from the pages of Sacred Scriptures and the annals of the Church. From the prophets to the Sacred Scriptures and the annals of the Church. From the prophets to the psalmists, from the apostles to the saints, we are presented with fine examples psalmists, from the apostles to the saints, we are presented with fine examples of zeal worthy of imitation. In modern times, we saw that zeal in the person of of zeal worthy of imitation. In modern times, we saw that zeal in the person of Mother Theresa, and we see that same flaming zeal in the Holy Father, who Mother Theresa, and we see that same flaming zeal in the Holy Father, who refuses to compromise the teachings of Christ in fidelity to the Word. Our refuses to compromise the teachings of Christ in fidelity to the Word. Our missionaries and religious, Catholics and Protestants alike, most of whom have missionaries and religious, Catholics and Protestants alike, most of whom have abandoned comfortable lives in exchange for unspeakable poverty and abandoned comfortable lives in exchange for unspeakable poverty and hardship for the sake of the Gospel, are true models of Christian zeal.hardship for the sake of the Gospel, are true models of Christian zeal.



In our own Community, we witness that zeal in the lives of those who serve In our own Community, we witness that zeal in the lives of those who serve and nurture the Community without grumbling or complaining, in particular, Fr. and nurture the Community without grumbling or complaining, in particular, Fr. Paul Lehman, who tirelessly ministers to our spiritual needs. And we must Paul Lehman, who tirelessly ministers to our spiritual needs. And we must never forget that those who pioneered the Bukas-Loob sa Diyos Covenant never forget that those who pioneered the Bukas-Loob sa Diyos Covenant Community were impelled by zeal. But above this endless list towers Community were impelled by zeal. But above this endless list towers Someone Who defied the limits of Christian zeal beyond human Someone Who defied the limits of Christian zeal beyond human comprehension. My friends, there is no better example of zeal than Christ-comprehension. My friends, there is no better example of zeal than Christ-Crucified. For on that Cross, the LORD Jesus took upon Himself every breach Crucified. For on that Cross, the LORD Jesus took upon Himself every breach of the Covenant and every violation of God’s Word and precepts, of the Covenant and every violation of God’s Word and precepts, demonstrating the power of zeal at its greatest strength.demonstrating the power of zeal at its greatest strength.


Suggestions for Writing PrayerSuggestions for Writing Prayer

Understand thoroughly the Word, Theme and Understand thoroughly the Word, Theme and

PromisePromise

– PrayPray

– Study & ReadStudy & Read

– Discuss with spouse and prayer teamDiscuss with spouse and prayer team

Prepare an outline based on the themePrepare an outline based on the theme

Assign a significant verse for each movementAssign a significant verse for each movement



Write and edit prayerWrite and edit prayer

– Prayers should be short and simplePrayers should be short and simple

– Write prayer for the community, not personal Write prayer for the community, not personal

prayersprayers



Start prayer with a line or two from the song Start prayer with a line or two from the song just sang or prayer saidjust sang or prayer said

For Generic songs, prayers leading to the For Generic songs, prayers leading to the

song are focused on the themesong are focused on the theme

On supplication, prayer intentions to be taken On supplication, prayer intentions to be taken

from community’s Intercessoryfrom community’s Intercessory



Addressing prayersAddressing prayers

– address prayers to Godaddress prayers to God

– make it short and subduedmake it short and subdued

– spoken from the heartspoken from the heart

Closing prayer must address assemblyClosing prayer must address assembly

– Briefly exhort them to live Word of God in Briefly exhort them to live Word of God in

promisepromise


WorkshopWorkshop

Write prayer based on ACTS formatWrite prayer based on ACTS format

(30 minutes)(30 minutes)

Actual WorshipActual Worship


Song ListSong ListPRIMARY SONGPRIMARY SONG ALTERNATIVE SONGALTERNATIVE SONG

INVOCATION OF THE INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRITHOLY SPIRIT

Key Verse: Key Verse:

CONTRITIONCONTRITION

Key Verse:Key Verse:

SUPPLICATIONSUPPLICATION


THANKSGIVINGTHANKSGIVING


ADORATIONADORATION


Example


You Alone Deserve Our PraiseYou Alone Deserve Our PraiseI Was Made to Praise You / No Other NameI Was Made to Praise You / No Other NameHoly Spirit Breathe on MeHoly Spirit Breathe on MeO How I Love Thy LawO How I Love Thy LawYou Shall Love the LordYou Shall Love the LordThy WordThy WordWe are Here to Praise YouWe are Here to Praise YouGreat is Your MercyGreat is Your MercyGreat Are You LordGreat Are You LordExalted / I Exalt TheeExalted / I Exalt TheeAbove AllAbove All

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Example

Understanding Corporate Worship & Prayer Leadership BLD Newark Teaching Ministry.

Documents

Transcript of Understanding Corporate Worship & Prayer Leadership BLD Newark Teaching Ministry.