WORSHIP

Worship is the act of ascribing ultimate value to something in a way that energizes and engages the whole person. In Christian worship, we praise God as the creator and sustainer of life and giver of every good gift. We focus our attention and desire on his character, attributes, and presence in our lives.

SABBATH

In practicing the Sabbath, we receive God’s provision of a day set aside for rest, delight, and worship. We likewise honor God by acknowledging our human limits and establishing healthy rhythms of work and rest. When we practice Sabbath, we stop from our working, earning, and proving and we take deep delight in the world, relationships, and gifts that God has given us – the greatest of those gifts being Jesus Christ. Sabbath, then, is a day of liberation, a day to reframe our identities around the Lord who has set us free from the tyranny of soul slavery. It’s a day to live into the gospel, actively coming into the presence of Jesus to receive his offer of rest.

PRAYER—PRAISE

Prayer is the method God has given us to be able to know him better. Prayer is the way the spiritual truths we believe intellectually become fiery and real down deep in our souls. And ultimately, prayer is how we deepen our connection with God, delighting in his Fatherly presence while also leaning upon him for the renewal and transformation we long for personally and communally. In our core spiritual practices, we recognize that there are several different types of prayer we engage in for a rich and formative relationship with Jesus. With prayers of praise, we communicate regularly with God throughout the week praising, worshiping, thanking, and adoring him.