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Worship at Ephesus

We believe that worship is not a style or an event. It’s the way we are to live as Christian people. It is who we are, whether we are at home, at work, at school, or gathered together as the body in Christ’s church. So, worship means the following to us:

True Worship…

• is God-centered (Rev 19:10, I Chronicles 16:29, Psalm 95:6-7, Psalm 100:2, Matthew 4:10).
• embraces all of life as an act of worship (Romans 12:1-2, I Corinthians 6:19, Colossians 3:17, 23).
• enthusiastically embraces the coming together of the Body of Christ in united expressions of worship (Hebrews 10:24-25; Psalm 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 98:1, 149:1).

Worship: Corporate Implications
We worship before an audience of one. Our corporate worship will be authentic in its purpose and transparent in its presentation.

We will worship with an appreciation for both the old and new. We will be true and relevant within our culture. Corporate worship will involve multiple worship arts, implementing each with stylistic integrity. Our worship will be multi-dimensional and multi-cultural.

We view corporate worship as the "icing" of the "cake" of holistic worship. In our community gatherings we will be diligent in our desire to encourage, assist and equip the Body for a lifestyle of worship.

We will encourage increased lay participation in corporate worship expressions. We anticipate that a variety of musical groups will be used to lead in corporate worship.

Music Ministry

Sanctuary Choir — This choir sings in the 11:00 a.m. worship each Sunday and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Worship Team — This group leads worship in the 8:30 a.m. service each Sunday. They rehearse from 6:00-7:15 p.m. each Wednesday (includes guitars, drums, vocals, solo instruments).

Handbell Choir — This choir plays in worship once a month and they rehearse on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. They accept the seasoned musician, as well as the beginner looking for a place to serve.

Children's Choirs — Preschool (ages 3-5), Music Makers (grades 1-3), Young Musicians (grades 4-6).

Contact Donna Thomas regarding opportunities in music ministry.