Introduction To Worship At Canaan SDA Mission Church

On behalf of the Canaan Seventh-day Adventist Church family, we are honored and grateful that you are praying about becoming part of the fellowship of Believers worshipping in a Christ-centered, Bible believing Church.

To worship is a concept that isn’t always clearly understood to many. We might talk about having a wonderful worship experience or going to a worship service, but perhaps we should ask ourselves, what is a sincere worship, and am I actually participating in it?

Therefore, I would like to offer this definition of true worship to help you understand what is involved. Worship is the awakening of the conscience to God’s holiness, the feeding of the mind with God’s word of truth, the opening of the heart to His love, and the devotion of the will to His purpose. Corresponding, Jesus said; “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength” (Mark 12:30 KJV).

If our hearts, minds, and wills are not focused on and submitted to the Lord, our efforts of worship will fall short. The truth is that, none of us will worship perfectly until we stand before God, surrendering our all, free from the presence of the sin that now indwells in us. During our stay on earth, we should aspire to offer the Almighty God the highest worship possible through our obedient lives.

Knowing all that is involved in the worship of God, would you like to grow in this area? Scripture tells us that when we truly worship, we please God (Rom. 12:1 KJV). There is a way to convey your worship to please Him. Just keep increasing in your understanding, appreciation, and love of God. The deeper you grow in knowledge of your transcendent Creator and loving Shepherd, the more honoring your worship will be. And isn’t that what we all want to prepare for eternity? - Amen!

 The Five Purposes of The Church - Matthew 22: 36-40.

1. Celebrate God’s Presence - (WORSHIP) - “Love the Lord...”

2. Communicate God’s Word - (EVANGELISM) - “Go and make disciples…”

3. Incorporate God’s Family - (FELLOWSHIP) - “Baptizing them...”

4. Educate God’s People - (DISCIPLESHIP) - “Teaching them to obey...”

5. Demonstrate God’s Love - (MINISTRY) - “Love your neighbor…”