Worship Department Staff
Dan Lilley, Mark Welling, Andy Crowder, Mark Grevengoed, Cynthia Haas,
Katie Mateer, Carrie Carr, Scott Sommerfeld
“I have written to you briefly, encouraging
you and testifying that this is the true grace
of God. Stand fast in it” (1 Peter 5:12).
These words of the Apostle Peter were meant to bring
both a challenge and encouragement to all believers
during certain times of difficulties and suffering.
Our worship team took on the challenge of theming
and providing support to this year’s sermon series
and in doing so were reminded week after week
concerning the grace of God that provides a place
of refuge. Our worship services were continuous
reminders that we can be strong, firm and steadfast
in an uncertain world.
2013-2014
by the numbers
Choir Members: 188
Orchestra: 50
Praise Team: 25
Festival of Lights cast,
musicians, crew: 300+
Festival of Lights attendance:
12,500+
Bibles handed out at Festival of
Lights: 1500+
One way that we offered that grace and refuge
to others this year was through Festival of Lights,
when we welcomed many to hear a message
of hope, and gave away over 1500 Bibles to
those who joined us.
During Lent, we encouraged one another to focus
especially on the book of 1 Peter and our Holy Week
prayer garden walked us through Peter’s life,
looking particularly at how he was (and by
extension we are) called to follow, to risk,
to embrace Jesus, to love, and to suffer.
Our 2013 Festival of Lights production,
called Christmas at Hollington Hall,
followed the Wellington family as they
prepared for their annual Christmas party.
Our 2014 Prayer Garden encouraged
us to step out in faith, like the Apostle
Peter, as Jesus called him to step out of
the comfort of a boat and walk on water.
We hosted a few summer arts
workshops, where children and adults
were challenged to use the arts in
worship.
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