Worship
This is by no means everthing to be said about worship, but a few things that we recognize and value...
Worship blesses God
From the made up songs of toddlers touching their parent’s hearts, to the well crafted songs of romance between lovers, music has a way of stirring our emotions. Our God is no different. Just take a look through the Psalms or if you dare, Song of Songs, and see that poetry is one of the primary languages of our Creator. Each Sunday we make it our ambition to lift Him up with words and melodies we believe will show Him our love for Him and touch His heart. Come to pour out.
Worship blesses us
I know, I know, worship isn’t about me. And “me” shouldn’t be my motivation. But, let’s not swing the pendulum too far and neglect the reality that this connection through music is a two way street…and this is good. May we never become picky worshippers who are funneled into a “my way or the highway” approach to worship. But, may we always come to worship expecting; expecting not just to give, but to receive. He wants to touch our hearts too; to remind us of His deep love for us, His children, and to stir us to action. Don’t miss the opportunity! Come with open hearts.
Worship teaches
Here’s an encouragement… sometime try attending a worship service and try two things during worship: Listen to the music and read the lyrics on the screen. Don’t sing, just soak it in. Meditate on what’s being said. I can easily get so caught up singing that I forget to pay attention to what I’m actually saying. But every time I slow down enough to think about what’s being sung I am impacted and challenged again by some truth in a song. These aren’t just words! They are Biblical truths. Eternal truths that have life changing impact! Come with open ears.
Worship is a lifestyle
It should go without saying, but since it’s referenced multiple times in Scripture, it should probably be said here. I think Jesus sums it up best when He said of a group of people who were being hypocritical, “These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are but rules taught by men (Matthew 15:8-9).” Every time I sing a song with “promise making” language, I hope I search my heart with this passage. I don’t ever want to land in that category. However, let’s not avoid singing the songs, let’s surrender our lifestyles to match the lyrics. Leave and live it.
In light of the multiple values of worship, everyone at kingsway has a worship experience each weekend – kids, youth and adults. We'd love to have you come join us!
Need more information? Learn more about personal worship and worship involvement. Still have questions? Contact at 317.272.3405.
Worship Auditions 2012Workshops and auditions are for anyone, high school age and above - old and new - who wants to serve on a worship team.
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Beau joined Kingsway's staff in 2011. He is responsible for our worship ministry.
Born: August 31, 1979
Home town: Joplin, Missouri
Family: Married to Michelle and dad to Bennett and Cason
Favorite Bible verse: John 7:17 and John 17:6-8
Alma Mater: Ozark Christian College
Favorite musicians: I have diverse interests. I love worship music and I even have a place in my heart for country!
Favorite movies/TV shows: I don't watch a lot of movies or TV. But, I do love the Lord of the Rings trilogy and Field of Dreams is very inspiring to me.
Worst habit: I'm a nail biter. There, I said it! I'm trying to quit and doing well so far.
Confession: I'm a dreamer. It's much easier for me to think about long-range plans than nearby ones.
Favorite food: Steak and lobster. Crab is a favorite, too.
Favorite memory: The memories I make with my family are my most treasured memories. My wife and kids are responsible for so much of my joy.
My hero(es): Perry Graves. He was my mentor and went home to be with the Lord a few years ago.
My greatest love: Jesus. My family. Flowing in the Spirit through worship or discipleship.
If I could have any super power I'd ... have the faith Jesus possessed; the faith to know when to speak heaing and when to keep walking to the next destination.
If I could travel back in time I'd ... walk the earth with Jesus, no doubt!
I'd rather be ... snow skiing with my wife.
My bucket list: (1) Take a trip to Italy with my wife. (2) Hunt elk in the mountains somewhere. (3) Take an Alaskan fishing trip. (4) Record some of the songs I've written that matter most to God's heart and using them to bring healing or to help stir souls to action for his mission.Beau Hamlin 317.272.3405
Worship Team Leader
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Lisa joined the Kingsway staff in 2001. She is Kingsway's technical guru.
Born: January 13
Home town: Brooksville, Kentucky
Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 16:1-3, Ephesians 3:16-21, 1 John 3:16
Alma Mater: Cincinnati Bible College
Favorite musicians: Israel Houghton & New Breed, Take 6, most anything jazz or R&B
Favorite movies/TV shows: NCIS, NCIS Los Angeles, Castle
Worst habit: Late-night snacks
Confession: I need to exercise more.
Favorite food: Skyline Chili or Montgomery Inn Ribs
Favorite memory: My years in the recording studio in Cincinnati learning from Junior Bennett.
My hero(es): Roy Mays, my mentor and trainer from my college days.
My greatest love: Getting people out of their comfort zone to accomplish something they didn't think they could do.
If I could have any super power I'd ... have bionic body parts. Mine are starting to wear out.
I'd rather be ... decorating houses instead of cleaning them, creating something rather than just thinking or talking about it, and working on my Mac than a PC any day.
My bucket list: (1) Visit New York City and see multiple theatrical shows on and off Broadway. (2) Live part of my life in the mountains.Lisa Lewis 317.272.3405
Worship Associate | Technical Arts
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Our Worship Administrative Assistant, Dee, joined the team in 2005.
Born: March 18, 1968
Home town: Chestertown, NY
Family: Married to Joe and mom to Erin, Kelsey and Emily
Favorite Bible verse: Philippians 4:13
Alma Mater: Potsdam University, Concordia University
Favorite musicians: Brandon Heath, Coldplay, Green Day, Good Charlotte
Favorite movies/TV shows: I'm a little bit of a science fiction "geek". I love the Star Wars movies, old and new, and Star Trek. V is a great TV show!
What I've been reading: Anything by Vince Flynn or James Rollins
Worst habit: I don't know if it's my worst habit, but leaving cabinet doors open drives my husband crazy.
Favorite food: I like all kinds of food.
Favorite memory: The many summers I spent at our cabin in Southern Missouri with the girls and Joe. We had no TV, radio or other stuff to busy ourselves with. We just spent time with each other.
My hero(es): My hero on earth is my husband, Joe. He has remained steadfast, positive, loving and faithful through life's rollercoaster of events.
My greatest love: Joe and the girls are my greatest love.
If I could have any super power I'd ... fly! Then I could be with all our extended family whenever I wanted!
I'd rather be ... on the beach!
My bucket list: (1) Travel all over Europe. Especially return to where Joe and I were married in Germany. (2) Create scrapbook memories for the girls to have for their families. (3) Go on a mission trip to Africa. (4) Go back to living on a lake so that our grandkids can enjoy the same summers I had as a kid.Dee Pauley 317.272.3405
Worship Administrative Assistant
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