At CFC, we believe worship is more than music. It is a way of life - a continual response of obedience, love, awe, and adoration of God. Music is one way God has given us to express our devotion to Him.
Our musical gifts and talents are given to us by God. However, the reason He bestows them upon us is that we might serve others and that His glory would be manifested in our lives and our corporate times together. This happens as we worship God from our hearts through singing, clapping, dancing and playing instruments, but it also occurs when the everyday lives we live honor God! One goal at CFC is that each person develops a worship life that brings glory to God!
Worship is a primary and significant emphasis for us born out of the command to "Love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and to love our neighbors as ourselves" (Matthew 22:37-40). Our relationships are significantly and positively impacted by our worship of Jesus Christ.
"Worship, fellowship and the work of reflecting God's kingdom into the world flow into and out of one another. You can't reflect God's image without returning to worship to keep the reflection fresh and authentic. In the same way, worship sustains and nourishes fellowship.." (Simply Christian, Tom Wright).
Our style of worship is contemporary with a charismatic emphasis and may include the following Biblical expressions of praise and worship:
· Singing • Dancing
· Kneeling • Shouting
· Standing • Musical Instruments
· Lifting Up Hands • Singing a “New Song”
· Clapping Hands • Gifts of The Spirit
“Worship to God is a natural response to the revelation of who He is and what He has done for us. God is our creator and desires each one of us to know Him personally and to enjoy His presence and blessings forever. The Bible teaches us that the One we worship dwells in a realm of power and majesty that we cannot conceive of in our most liberal imagination. He is the all powerful, all knowing, all wise, ever present God that loves us with an everlasting love and commitment.
The desire to worship Him grows in proportion to our revelation of His majesty, glory, mercy and love. The deepest and most extravagant worship takes place among those that live the closest to His throne. When we worship God we join the angels and heavenly beings that continuously sing and proclaim praise to Him in heaven.” (Why We Worship, Francis Anfuso). Not only do we want His kingdom to come and His will to be one on Earth as it is in Heaven, but we want our worship here to reflect the worship of heaven around His throne.
