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Children's Ministries	Prairie Tabernacle’s Worship Arts Department seeks to honor and glorify God through the use of drama, music and other forms of artistic expression.  Our three major areas of involvement currently are Music, Drama and Media. Please see below and/or contact our Director of Worship Arts, Duane Kraaikamp, for more information at duane@prairietab.com or phone 403-443-5858 extension 22. Opportunities for involvement: Praise Band Prairie Tabernacle Praise Teams are an exciting opportunity for keyboard players, bassists, guitarists and drummers, and pretty much any other instrument you can think of. The Praise Teams lead in Sunday morning worship. There are currently two Praise Teams that lead on alternate Sundays, plus one that accompanies the choir once a month. Membership is by audition. Mid-week rehearsal is required.   Worship Team The Prairie Tabernacle Worship Teams consist of auditioned vocalists with a heart for worship. The vocalists are divided into teams assigned to alternate Sundays. You should be able to harmonize quickly, memorize songs and be a team player. Mid-week rehearsal required.  Choir Our Prairie Tabernacle choir leads the congregation in musical worship approximately once a month, as well as participating in special events such as Easter and Christmas.  It is under the direction of James Janzen, head of Fine Arts at PBI.  Although membership is by audition, full training is provided. The choir practices on Tuesday nights after prayer meeting. Drama Those with dramatic abilities and interest can use their talents for the Lord in our worship services and other productions throughout the year. The Drama Team will encourage and instruct people in Biblical truths through this form of worship. Vocal/Instrument Soloists, Vocal/Instrument Ensembles  Opportunities are available for auditioned vocal/Instrument soloists and vocal/Instrument ensemble groups to minister to our church family and community. Performance dates and music material are available by contacting the Worship Arts Director. Media  Media Ministry opportunities are also available. These technical opportunities include: - Multimedia Technician - Sound Engineers - Video (dramatic as well as Sunday Morning recording) No experience is necessary, training is provided. Prairie Tabernacle’s Worship Arts Department seeks to honor and glorify God through the use of drama, music and other forms of artistic expression. Purpose Statement The purpose of the Prairie Tabernacle Worship Arts Ministry is to bring glory to God through the arts, to reveal God and respond to Him, and to lead the congregation in a corporate expression of worship and praise to our Creator God, our Loving Saviour Jesus Christ, and our Comforter Holy Spirit.  We accomplish this by... - Exhibiting a servant heart - Creating an atmosphere of worship that seeks to involve the whole congregation - Obedience to God and leadership of the church - Teaching the discipline of worship through example - Providing full training, mentoring and discipleship to all involved Worship Statement     The nature of worship Worship is our God-directed response to the activity, nature, and presence of God.  Worthy worship is worship whose essence is spirit and truth  (John 4:23-24).  Worship is a human response, which shows God to be first in our values, our affections, and our endeavors. True worship is continual in nature, where our life is a life of worship, lived out in the proximity of His presence, and in response to Him.  (Romans 12:1, Psalm 34:1) Worship has both corporate and personal aspects.  (Psalm 34:3, Psalm 4:3-5)       Why we worship Out of obedience to the commands of God  (Psalm 29:1-2, Psalm 32:8-11, Psalm 33) Out of gratitude for the acts of God toward us  (Psalm 13:5-6, Psalm 30) Out of compulsion, as we acknowledge and comprehend the nature of God  (Rev. 15:3-4, Phil. 2:9-11, Psalm 33)    The purpose of corporate worship To bless God  (Psalm 16:7, Psalm 26:12) To proclaim/magnify God  (Psalm 145:4-7) To commune with, and experience God!  (Psalm 27:4)    The results of corporate, awe-inspiring worship The church body is built up and encouraged Re-aligns our priorities toward God and away from cultural directives Instructs or teaches God is exalted and glorified Souls are saved The attitudes of worship The Bible insists that our offering to Him be a right, humble and pure heart.  One of the fundamental endeavors of our church is to provide corporate, awe-inspiring worship.  We believe all the following can contribute to this endeavor.  Some terms are defined for clarity of meaning.  Adoration or love: an overwhelming sense of devotion to our King Gratitude: thanksgiving for the redeeming work in our lives as well as His continued blessings to us, an undeserving people Celebration: a jubilant honoring of God; sheer delight in God’s work and character Reverence: respect of the highest regard; a clear understanding of who God is and who we are not Fear: the trauma of recognizing a holy God Joy: a sense of exultation and peace, not dependent on outward circumstances Contriteness: brokenness, grief over sin, undone Repentance: an intentional turning from sin to God Humility: the place of entire dependence on God Other Definitions Convergent:  A coming together of people, both in the pew and on the platform, with varied ages and backgrounds, utilizing many music styles and worship elements to worship God well. Awe: The overarching attitude of worship where the recognition and acknowledgement of God’s character, work, and presence results in an overwhelming, passionate encounter with God.
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