Utilizing the devotional book Before We Gather written by pastor Zac Hicks, we gather to focus our attention on the Lord and to pray together over our Sunday morning ministries before they begin. Although this book is written for worship leaders and worship teams, the devotionals and prayer prompts are more than applicable for anyone who wants to be encouraged and challenged in their view of worship and to pray over our services and congregation.
Email Lindsay Dean (ldean@culpeperbaptist.org) for more information.
Bring Your Burdens On In Before We Gather by Zach Hicks | Scripture Read Psalm 55:22 | Devotion Have you ever heard someone say at the beginning of a worship service, “Leave your burdens at the door and come worship Jesus”? Friends, this is a bad idea. In one sense, I get it. I think…
Learning How To Pray Before We Gather by Zach Hicks | Scripture Read Matthew 6:7-13 | Devotion One of the most enduring metaphors for gathered worship is this: worship is a dialogue between God and his people. God speaks, we reply. Repeat. Nearly every element of worship could fit into one of the two categories…
Introduction Before We Gather by Zach Hicks | The Power of Preservice Prayer Years ago, as a worship leader, I was introduced to the power of preservice prayer. But it wasn’t just a free-for-all. As we gathered with our worship teams and volunteers, we prayed specific prayers. They were focused. Our prayers felt centered and…
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