worship and festivals Flashcards
what are four ways of worshipping
Liturgical worship
Non-liturgical worship
Informal worship
Private worship
what is liturgical worship
> Liturgical worship is a church service that follows a set pattern of prayers and readings, usually found in a printed book.
> Christians who participate in liturgical services may feel connected to other worshippers as they are following the same traditions.
> As a congregation, Christians often participate together, repeating key information and singing hymns.
what is non liturgical worship
> Non-liturgical worship is more informal and has less structure, and the elements can be tailored to different types of services.
> For example, the sermon could be on a topical theme, and prayers could be in the service leader’s own words rather than those written in a book.
what is informal worship
Informal worship focuses on the adoration of God and is not always carried out in a church. Often, large auditoriums are used. Frequently the music used during informal worship is popular and modern in style, and instruments are commonly used.
Charismatic worship is a kind of informal worship. Although Charismatic services have recognisable Christian features, such as prayers and readings, they are very free-flowing services.
During informal worship, people often believe that the Holy Spirit is present and allowing them to carry out God’s wishes, so the services can be quite spontaneous. Evangelical Christians usually worship in this style and may clap or shout during a service at any point, as they worship God with their whole body, not just their minds.
how do quaker christians worship
Quakers’ worship is different as they hold meetings, rather than services, in meeting houses. These meetings last about an hour and have no set hymns, prayers or sermons. There is no leader in the meeting house and the chairs are usually arranged in a circle. Everyone worships as an equal.
Quakers spend most of the meeting in silence as this kind of worship is seen as a time for connection with God and with others, but if someone wishes to stand up and speak, they are free to do so as part of this informal worship.
what is private worship
> Private worship is informal and often takes place at home, but it can be liturgical or non-liturgical.
> Some examples of private worship are saying grace before a meal or reading a passage from the Bible each day.
> Worshipping alone can allow a person to feel close to God. Private worship can be an opportunity for Christians to explore a personal, individual connection with God.
what are the five kinds of prayer
Adoration - Praising God, eg “Dear God, I know that you are all-loving…”
Confession - Saying sorry, eg “Please forgive me for the horrible things I have said about…”
Thanksgiving - Thanking God, eg “Thank you for the amazing weather this week…”
Supplication - Asking for something, eg “Give me strength to…”
Intercession - Praying for someone who may be ill, eg “Please remember my cousin, who is ill, and help them to heal after their operation.”
what is the scripture of the lords prayer
Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen
give scripture about worship
‘For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.’
Matthew 18:20
