Worship

The term "worship music" can be misleading. The songs we sing at specific times during our worship service have become synonymous with worship in the modern church. Throughout history, God's people have expressed their worship through singing. For instance, after crossing the Red Sea on dry ground, Miriam sang, "Sing to the Lord, for he is highly exalted. Both horse and driver he has hurled into the sea" (Exodus 15). This joyful expression is echoed repeatedly in the Psalms and the New Testament; God’s people truly enjoy singing! However, singing is just the beginning of worship. Worship is a way of living that celebrates God's goodness in our lives and helps align us with His purpose.

At CWC, music and singing are vital components of our worship, but they are only the beginning. When we examine these scriptures in context, we see that singing often responds to specific circumstances, typically following obedience to God's guidance. Worship, more broadly defined, involves sacrificing our lives—our time, energy, resources, and will—to God. We celebrate this by praising Him for His provision and faithfulness. 

Hebrews 13:16 teaches that doing good and serving those in need is the sacrifice that pleases God. Additionally, in Romans 12:1, Paul urges us to offer our bodies as living sacrifices. We are encouraged to dedicate everything we say and do to the Lord as acts of worship. To truly worship God, we must be His disciples—learning who He is—and actively engaged in His mission—doing what He has commanded.