“REJOICE IN THE LORD, O YOU RIGHTEOUS! FOR PRAISE FROM THE UPRIGHT IS BEAUTIFUL. PRAISE THE LORD WITH THE HARP; MAKE MELODY TO HIM WITH AN INSTRUMENT OF TEN STRINGS. SING TO HIM A NEW SONG; PLAY SKILLFULLY WITH A SHOUT OF JOY.” -- PS. 33:1-3

The above verse contains two important concepts for all those wishing to be involved in the ministry of being used by God in the leading of His people to worship:

1.  “...praise from the upright” that is beautiful.  Obviously, none of us is upright in the sense of being without sin. However, our lives ought to reflect a genuine pursuit of righteousness in Christ if we are to be used.

2.  There is a call to “play skillfully with a shout of joy.”

If the worship team’s job is to make it as easy as possible for people to focus on and worship God – and I think it is – then we need to be proficient enough to play or sing with joy. Musicians have to play off a simple chord sheet while creating lines that invite people to sing – and while leaving space for other musicians to do the same. Singers have to learn and memorize parts that are clean and consistent each time, no matter who you are singing with. This requires selflessness and practice.

We have three different services at Calvary, and thus three different worship teams: Sunday morning, Saturday night, and Wednesday night. Practice times and needs vary.

Because we believe that worship is God-centered and participatory, we don’t do a lot of “special music.” However, there are usually opportunities to serve for musically talented members of the body around Christmas and Easter, when we typically have a choir and several “special music” numbers.

 “BUT THE HOUR IS COMING, AND NOW IS, WHEN THE TRUE WORSHIPERS WILL WORSHIP THE FATHER IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH, FOR THE FATHER IS SEEKING SUCH TO WORSHIP HIM.” – JOHN 4:23

Email Rachael Aarts for more information or contact her at 360-556-6325 .