Our Manner of Worship
Our worship here at Harvest Christian Center includes many styles. We believe worship is vital to our relationship with God and should be a spontaneous expression of our love to Him. We invite you to participate in worship to God in the manner that is comfortable for you. We seek to follow the pattern of worship outlined in the Bible.
Why Do We Clap and Lift Our Hands?
“Clap your hands all you people. Shout to God with joy.” Psalm 47:1 Lifting your hands while you worship is an intimate expression of adoration that not only blesses the Lord, but is commanded by Him in the Word. “I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.” 1 Timothy 2:8
Why Do We Sing Choruses As Well As Hymns?
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16
Why Do We Have Speaking In Tongues & Interpretation of Tongues?
“Therefore my brothers, be eager to prophesy and do not forbid speaking in tongues.” 1 Corinthians 14:39 There is a difference between a “message” in tongues and “praying” in tongues. A “message” is from God to the church body through an individual and requires an interpretation. Praying in tongues is a prayer to God from an individual, and does not require interpretation.
Why Do We Anoint With Oil And Pray For The Sick?
“Is anyone sick? He should call on the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick well; the Lord will raise him up.” James 5:14-15