UNDERSTANDING PRAISE & WORSHIP

IN PRAYER MEETING

PRAYER MEETING

John 4:23-24 “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him. God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.“

Catholic Christians:

• Roman Catholic (post Vatican)• Catholic Orthodox (pre Vatican)

Non Catholic Christians:

• Pentecostal (charismatic)• Non Pentecostal (pre charismatic)

PRAYER MEETING

Catholic Prayer Meeting:

Prayer meeting of Laity: (renewal movement)Traditional prayer meeting “structured” (solemn)Charismatic prayer meeting “extra expressive” (festive celebration)

Charismatic: (ACTS)

ExhortationOpening prayer and worshipFestive (joyful,battle,victory) songsSpontaneous praisingWorship songsSinging in spirit Scripture and prophecy, contritionThanksgiving (spontaneous)Supplication 

BASIC ESSENTIALS IN EVANGELIZATION(For Evangelizing Communities)

Evangelization and it’s Objectives:

• To bring people to Christ• To be a channel of grace for all who come (loving)• To help people to grow in holiness (nourishing)• To help people yield to the action of the Holy Spirit in their own lives, and in the service of others (life-giving)• To give praise to God in all things (praise and worship)

Elements of an Evangelizing Prayer Group/Community:

• A strong serving core group (servant leaders and members)• A good prayer meeting (venue and service team: secretariat, ministries)• A strong praise and worship (worship leadership)• A good teaching track • A good music ministry• A strong intercessory ministry• Logistics

Basic Essential Ministries (Community Structures)

• Pastoral Ministry• Worship and Music Ministry• Service Ministry

Essential Elements of a Charismatic Prayer meeting:

• Invitation• Preparation • Welcoming (loving)• Praise and Worship• Spirit Filled (Presence and Power of God)• Proclaiming the Word/Gospel (Full Gospel)• Teaching (formation of members/households)• Testimony (sharing)• Intercessory Prayers