Inspiring Worship:
- *”Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all you lands! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!” (Psalm 100:1-2)
- “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!” (Psalm 150:6)
Showing Reverence, Gratitude, and Adoration:
- *”Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and bless his name!” (Psalm 100:4)
- “I will sing of your steadfast love and faithfulness; I will sing praise to your name forever!” (Psalm 89:1)
Scripture for Song Selection:
- Bible-Based:
- *”Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16)
Music as Ministry:
Creating an Atmosphere of Worship:
- *”King David appointed from among the Levites singers to sing praises to the Lord and to proclaim his splendor before the ark of the covenant of the Lord.” (1 Chronicles 16:4)
- “And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created.” (Revelation 4:11)
Total Commitment:
Serving the Lord:
*”So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
Additional Notes:
- The Chorister ministry can also incorporate scripture readings or short meditations between songs to further enrich the worship experience.
- Encourage singers to use their talents with a spirit of humility and devotion, focusing on leading others in praise rather than personal performance.
