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Understanding Corporate
Worship
& Prayer Leadership
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Teaching Ministry
Objectives
Corporate Worship? What’s that?
Understand Christian prayer leadership
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Agenda
Scripture Foundation
Praise & Worship
Nature & Purpose of Worship
Worship TEAM
Biblical Prayer Leaders
Jesus – The Model Prayer Leader
ACTS
The Heart & Character of the Prayer Leader –
ITL
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Agenda (cont’d)
Effective Prayer
Spiritual Preparation
Logistical Preparation
Workshop: Writing Prayer
Song Selection
Workshop: Leading Group Prayer
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Scripture Foundation
• John 4:23-24
Worship in Spirit & truth
• Matthew 4:10b
The Lord shall you worship
• Psalm 150:6
Let everything that has breath give praise
• 1 Peter 2:9
You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood
• Hebrews 13:15
Through Him let us continually offer God a
sacrifice of praise
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Praise & Worship
Why? God is worthy for all His
benefactions toward man
– “I will thank you in the great assembly, I will
praise you before the mighty throng” Ps 35:18
– “Come, let us sing to the Lord…for He is our
God and we are His people, the flock He
shepherds” Psalm 95:1-7
– “Before all I will praise my God” Ps 109:30
Response to call to praise & worship:
Personal prayer & prayer of the assembly
– Church prays (liturgically) 7 times per day
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Praise Blesses God for His…
Goodness & Justice (Ps 145:6f)
Salvation (Ps 71:15)
Assistance (1 Sm 2:1)
Love and Fidelity (Ps 89:2, 117:2)
Glory (Ex 15:21)
Might (Ps 29:4)
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Praise Blesses God for His…
Wonderful Plan Is 25:1
Judgments, Liberation Ps 146:7
Wonders Ps 96:3
Mighty Deeds Ps 105:1; 106:2
Works Ps 92:5f
Miracles Lk 19:37
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Nature & Purpose of Worship
From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)
Worship is the celebration in our lives --- in our spirits, minds, hearts, and in
our beliefs, words and acts --- of the Holiness and Sovereignty, and of the
Loving-Kindness and Majesty of God. We worship as we outwardly express
our repentance, reverence and awe, our love, joy and thanksgiving, through
acts of praise and exultation, of music and song, and of prayer, silence and
prophecy.
The highest and purest form of worship is the Eucharistic Celebration,
instituted by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself and handed down through the
centuries as the sacrament of worship. All forms of worship are derived
from, and serve to affirm, the memorial and sacrificial character of the
Eucharist.
In worship, we humbly offer our homage and allegiance to the father, in the
name and by the blood of Jesus. We gratefully proclaim the abiding
presence of the Spirit within us and in our midst. By faith in our Lord Jesus
Christ, we open ourselves to communion with the Father through union with
the Lord Jesus Christ and to empowerment by the Holy Spirit through the
gifts and fruit which He freely grants.
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Nature & Purpose of Worship
From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)
As we worship from our hearts, we then receive, through an inward
flow of grace, the wholeness of our person, and the upbuilding of our
Church. This grace of God enables us, individually and collectively,
to live out our Community Values of Righteousness and
Servanthood, and to bring to reality the mission entrusted by God to
our Community and our Church.
It is from the Community’s body of Worship that other forms of
Community prayer are empowered. The strength of Community
intercession, which propels the vitality of Community action in its
mission fields, is drawn from the sustained excellence of Corporate
Worship. Likewise, the Community’s empowerment for Spiritual
Warfare is drawn from the gifts and fruit of the Spirit received in
Corporate Worship.
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Worship Team
(King David’s Appointees)
Worship leaders – 1 Chronicles 16:4-6
Choir leader – 1 Chronicles 15:22, 27-28
Instrumentalists – 1 Chronicles 25:6-7
Congregation
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Hebrews 2:1-2
1 Corinthians 14:15
Ephesians 5:19
Colossians 3:16
Habakuk 2:20 (quiet time)
Corporate worship – Hebrews 10:25
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Worship- A Team Ministry(1)
From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)
Corporate worship is the Community’s anointed act of ministering
unto the Lord in solidarity and order, with one mind and one heart.
The entire Community is gathered together as God’s special people
to come into his presence and communion and receive the power of
His Spirit. We dedicate the moments of corporate worship to fulfill
the commandments of His Love and follow the directions of His
Word as wellsprings and guidelights in our Community’s life and
programs and in our day-to-day lives.
The entire Community shares in the united act of corporate worship
as members and faculties of one whole body, moving together in
harmony towards encounter and communion with God. We respond
as one to the movements of the Spirit, as directed by the Worship
Leaders, in giving praise and glory to the Lord.
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Worship- A Team Ministry(2)
From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)
The Praise Ministry, coordinated by the Music
Leader and in accord with the Worship Leaders,
ministers to the entire Community --- enabling all
to fully participate in the expressions of praise
through music and song.
All Community Disciples, particularly the District
Stewards and bearers of ministerial and pastoral
responsibility, share in the privilege of
supporting, lifting and sustaining the acts and
motions of praise and worship expressed or
initiated by the Worship Leaders.
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Worship- A Team Ministry(3)
From BLD Norms & Policies (was CofC)
Assigned Community Intercessors actively support the
Worship Leaders and Praise Ministry in the conduct of
their respective roles and functions. They are distributed
strategically in focal places, interceding for the
outpouring of the Spirit upon the hearts and minds of the
Community of worshippers.
Readers of the Word are prepared and guided by the
Liturgy Ministry for their function before the worship
service through advance study and reflection on the
assigned scriptures, and through simulated rehearsal.
They proclaim God’s Word with solemnity, clarity and
purposefulness.
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Fruits of Worship
Reading from the Covenant of Communion
Worship binds the Community together as one people and
collectively with God; it is the principal means of Communion among
the members of the Community, and is the forum for communal
fellowship with the Holy Spirit. In the context of BUKAS-LOOB SA
DIYOS Community, it is the unique occasion at which the entire
Community comes together as one. The primary fruit of worship
therefore is unity of mind, heart and spirit, from which all
anointing flows. In the same context, participation at the Worship
Service is the most profound and concrete expression of
membership in the Covenant Community as it affirms and solidifies
the individual member’s allegiance to Christ as the center and head
of the Community, as well as its commitment to other Community
members.
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Fruits of Worship
Reading from the Covenant of Communion
The spiritual empowerment that flows (and exclusively originates)
from the worship service moves into intercession and Spiritual
Warfare, and prepares and sustains the entire Community and its
members for the pursuit and fulfillment of the Community Mission. It
is impossible to administer harmoniously the various activities and
programs of the Community Institutes, Centers, without gathering for
worship with regularity and commitment. The worship service is a
forum for keeping in personal touch with members of the
Community who work in separate ministries, or live in different
places. It is also the logical venue for Marriage or Family Encounter
classes to come in contact or communicate with each other.
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Stretch Break
Workshop
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Ministry of Prayer Leaders
Biblical origin: standing between God and
men; as intercessors
Old Testament models
– Moses Ex 15:1-18
– David Psalms (73 of 150)
– Solomon 1 Kings 8:22-66
New Testament
– Jesus Jn 17:1-26
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Jesus
The Model Prayer Leader
United with God
– In being
– Will
– In Prayer
Obedient
Humble
Loving/Compassionate
Forgiving
Disciplined
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Spiritual Preparation
Matthew 4:1-2; Romans 12:1-2
Receive Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist
often
– Reconcile with others
Devote time for daily prayer/quiet time
– Prayer partner
“Brew” God’s word for prayer
– Living Word
– Word study
Fast & give alms
– Burden-bearing, intercession
Rest, exercise, observe good nutrition
Cover family, loved ones with intercessory prayer
– Spiritual warfare
Practice with prayer team
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The Heart & Character
of the Worship/Prayer Leader
Instrumented Team Learning – from BLD
Policies & Norms (formerly CofC)
Statement of Excellence in Worship
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Worship Dynamics - A C T S
Adoration – Exalt God’s character
– Psalm 22:3 – God dwells in our praises
– Psalm 149:5-9 – exult in God’s glory
– Psalm 103:1 – bless the Lord my soul
Contrition – Appeal to God’s mercy
– 1 John 1:9 – God is trustworthy and upright to forgive
– James 5:16 – that you may be healed
Thanksgiving – Gratitude for God’s providence
– 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – in all circumstances
– Psalm 50:14-15 – even in time of trouble
Supplication – Appeal to God’s
compassion/providence
– Ephesians 6:18 – for everything
– 1 Timothy 2:1-2 – for everyone
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Worship Dynamics
Excellence in Worship Model
Prologue
Receiving the Word of God
Opening to the Spirit of God
Communing with the Heart of God
Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy
Spirit
Epilogue
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Dynamics of Worship
Excellence in Worship Model
Prologue
– Opening Prayer / Intro of Theme & Promise
– Focus on Jesus
– Invocation of the Holy Spirit
Receiving the Word of God
– Scripture Readings
– Reflection
Opening to the Spirit of God
– Contrition
– Love Offering
– Petitions
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Dynamics of Worship
Excellence in Worship Model
Communing with the Heart of God
– Praise/Exaltation
– Exaltation
– Exaltation
Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy
Spirit
– Quiet Time
Epilogue
– Closing Prayer
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Effective Prayer
In the Name of Jesus
– John 14:13, 14
In accord with His will
– 1 John 5:14; Acts 4:23-26
In faith
– Matthew 21:21-22; James 1:6
In the Spirit
– Ephesians 2:18; Romans 8:14-17, 26-27
With fasting
– Isaiah 58:6-7; Jonah 3:5,10; Mark 9:29
Intercession
– Ezekiel 22:30; 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Thanksgiving
– Ephesians 3:20
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Format of a Worship Brief:
Theme for the Week
Bible Promise
Significant Verse
Suggested Song List
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Writing the Reflection:
Read, Study, Discuss and Consult
Theme
Thought Balloon Writing Technique
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Thought Balloon Writing:
to exhaust ideas
to link various thoughts
to discard unnecessary thoughts
to focus on the main message
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Formulating your Prayers:
Opening Praise
Receiving the Word
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Formulating your Prayers:
Opening to the Spirit:
– I or We Phase
Offering
Cleansing
Intercession
– You Phase
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Formulating your Prayers:
Communing with the Heart of God
Empowering with the Gifts of the Holy
Spirit
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Tips for formulating prayers:
Understand thoroughly the Word,
Theme and Promise
Prepare an outline based on the theme
Assign a significant verse for each
movement
Prayers should be short and simple
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Tips for formulating prayers:
Start prayer with a line or two from the
song just sang or prayer said
For Generic songs, prayers leading to
the song are focused on the theme
On Intercession, prayer intentions to be
taken from the list submitted by
Intercessory
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Tips for formulating prayers:
During the You and Communing Phase:
– address prayers to God
– make it short and subdued
– spoken from the heart
On the Prologue phase, close with
prayers of thanksgiving, praise or
resolution on the theme
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Tips for formulating prayers:
The Closing prayer:
– must address the congregation
– exhort them to live out the Word of God in
the Promise
– short and exhortatory in nature
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Tips for formulating prayers:
On long prayers such as Intercessory or
Cleansing:
– insert a song between prayers to have
more interaction
When developing prayers, always check
if you are still focused on the theme.
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Principles of Song Selection:
Theme, direction and movement
Drawn from Scripture
Songs underscore or expound on
prayers
Prayers and songs must have
consistent, gradual movement
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Principles of Song Selection:
Don’t use songs frequently sung.
Use reflective and testimonial song for
listening
New songs are to be submitted 14 days
prior to Prayer Meeting
Explain the meaning & relevance of new
songs
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Logistical Preparation
Luke 14:28-32
Schedule time to prepare for prayer 30 days before
Assemble tools
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Bible/liturgical readings for date of prayer meeting
Concordance/Topical guide
CCC
Praise books/tapes
Commentaries
Develop prayer outline
Participate in Team or ministry LWG
– Theme, Order/Direction, Reflections, Promise
Prepare song list/lyrics/transparencies/slides
Write prayer
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Using Liturgical Readings &
Related Verses In Prayer - ACTS
Book
Invocation of
the Holy Spirit
Contrition
Supplication
Thanksgiving
Adoration
1st Reading
Psalm
2nd Reading
Gospel
Related
Verses
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Liturgical Readings & Related Verses
Are Used In Prayers & Songs Selection
Book
Prologue
Receiving
God’s Word
Opening to
the Spirit of
God
Communing
with the
Heart of God
Empowering
of the Gifts
of the Holy
Spirit
Epilogue
1st
Reading
Psalm
2nd
Reading
Gospel
Related
Verses
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LWG - 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23
Word
– Ex 20:1-17; Ps 19:8-11; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25
Order
– 1 Cor 1:23: Preach Christ-crucified
Reflection (next two charts)
Direction
– Teach “Building Community” to the DLC
– Realign community life to Christ crucified: preaching,
teaching and witnessing
Promise
– “…the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the
eyes…” (Ps. 19:8).
Theme for Prayer Meeting
– The New Covenant in Christ calls for zeal to adhere to His
Word and Precepts.
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Reflection
3rd Sunday of Lent
In a few weeks from now, we will be painfully reminded again of the
scourging of the LORD. This 3rd Sunday of Lent, however, gives us
one of the most memorable images of Christ. Angered at the
transformation of the Jerusalem temple from a house of prayer into a
den of thieves, we see our Savior whipping instead of being
whipped. Appalled at the shameful sight of the temple, we see our
Redeemer consumed with zeal.
The word “zeal” comes from the Greek word “zelos” meaning “heat.” The
best visual image of zeal is a boiling pot, which intensifies the hotter it
gets. By secular definition, zeal is the desire to defend a cause or to
pursue an end. It is, by and large, grounded on human wisdom, strength
and aspirations, motivated by social, economic or political considerations.
Hence, secular zeal could have positive or negative implications,
depending on its motive or purpose.
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Reflection (cont’d)
3rd Sunday of Lent
In contrast, Christian zeal must always be grounded on love. In fact, it is
none other than the flame of the fire of love. It is the hunger and thirst for
the LORD that the Spirit puts in the heart of every practicing Christian. Its
sole purpose is to honor and glorify God, even unto death, if necessary,
but its glorious reward is God Himself. To do the things we want to do for
God is well and good, but to do the things that God wants us to do with
zeal is a greater achievement. Without zeal, it would be impossible,
therefore, to make any substantial progress in our Community endeavors
or to do any considerable service to our neighbor, whether temporal or
spiritual.
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Reflection (cont’d)
3rd Sunday of Lent
Exceptional examples of such Christian zeal come to us from the pages of
Sacred Scriptures and the annals of the Church. From the prophets to the
psalmists, from the apostles to the saints, we are presented with fine examples
of zeal worthy of imitation. In modern times, we saw that zeal in the person of
Mother Theresa, and we see that same flaming zeal in the Holy Father, who
refuses to compromise the teachings of Christ in fidelity to the Word. Our
missionaries and religious, Catholics and Protestants alike, most of whom
have abandoned comfortable lives in exchange for unspeakable poverty and
hardship for the sake of the Gospel, are true models of Christian zeal.
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Reflection (cont’d)
3rd Sunday of Lent
In our own Community, we witness that zeal in the lives of those who serve
and nurture the Community without grumbling or complaining, in particular, Fr.
Paul Lehman, who tirelessly ministers to our spiritual needs. And we must
never forget that those who pioneered the Bukas-Loob sa Diyos Covenant
Community were impelled by zeal. But above this endless list towers
Someone Who defied the limits of Christian zeal beyond human
comprehension. My friends, there is no better example of zeal than ChristCrucified. For on that Cross, the LORD Jesus took upon Himself every breach
of the Covenant and every violation of God’s Word and precepts,
demonstrating the power of zeal at its greatest strength.
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Suggestions for Writing Prayer
Understand thoroughly the Word, Theme and
Promise
– Pray
– Study & Read
– Discuss with spouse and prayer team
Prepare an outline based on the theme
Assign a significant verse for each movement
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Suggestions for Writing Prayer
Write and edit prayer
– Prayers should be short and simple
– Write prayer for the community, not personal
prayers
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Suggestions for Writing Prayer
Start prayer with a line or two from the song
just sang or prayer said
For Generic songs, prayers leading to the
song are focused on the theme
On supplication, prayer intentions to be taken
from community’s Intercessory
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Suggestions for Writing Prayer
Addressing prayers
– address prayers to God
– make it short and subdued
– spoken from the heart
Closing prayer must address assembly
– Briefly exhort them to live Word of God in
promise
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Workshop
Write prayer based on ACTS format
(30 minutes)
Actual Worship
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Example
Song List
PRIMARY SONG
ALTERNATIVE SONG
INVOCATION OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
Key Verse:
CONTRITION
Key Verse:
SUPPLICATION
Key Verse:
THANKSGIVING
Key Verse:
ADORATION
Key Verse:
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Example
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3
Sunday of Lent
Possible Song Choices
You Alone Deserve Our Praise
I Was Made to Praise You / No Other Name
Holy Spirit Breathe on Me
O How I Love Thy Law
You Shall Love the Lord
Thy Word
We are Here to Praise You
Great is Your Mercy
Great Are You Lord
Exalted / I Exalt Thee
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