How We Worship
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. — Psalm 100:2
At our services, you’ll see many different kinds of worship:
Praise
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise.” – Psalm 100:4
“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” – Psalm 150:6
Raising Hands
Paul the Apostle wrote: “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.” – 1 Timothy 2:8
Clapping Hands
“Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy.” – Psalm 47:1
Speaking in Other Tongues
It was on the day of Pentecost that the disciples first experienced the baptism of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of “speaking in tongues”.
“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.” – Acts 2:4
This was the outward evidence of the Holy Spirit coming upon believers. God’s word gives a great deal of direction and understanding of this gift:
- We are encouraged to speak in tongues. In fact, Paul wanted all believers to do so. “I would like every one of you to speak in tongues …” – 1 Corinthians 14:5
- The gift of a message in tongues during a service should be followed by an interpretation. “If anyone speaks in a tongue, two – or at most three – should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret.” – 1 Corinthians 14:27
- One of the greatest benefits of tongues is for us, the believers. I am edified when I speak in tongues. “He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself … ” – 1 Corinthians 14:4a
Prophetic Words (Exhortation)
He wrote: ” … but he who prophecies edifies the church.” – 1 Corinthians 14:4b
Singing in the Spirit
“I will sing with my spirit but I will also sing with my mind.” – 1 Corinthians 14:15
Falling Under the Power of God
Dancing (in the Spirit) Unto God
Not all dancing is done “in the Spirit – unto God”. For example, dancing that draws attention to ourselves tends to be in the flesh. When we dance ‘unto God’, He must receive all the glory.
Emotion
In conclusion
During our services, you may notice other manifestations and gifts of the Holy Spirit. We encourage you to openly allow God to reveal to His greatness to your heart. Test the Spirit. Search the Scriptures. You’ll discover God desires to pour out His Spirit on believers today.
We do know that these practices are not common in all churches. Our ultimate desire is to preach Jesus Christ, crucified and risen again as Saviour, and be sure to give Him all the honour and glory.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to someone on our leadership team, or email info@lgt.org