Soli Deo Gloria: To God Alone Be the Glory
Charles Wesley said that worship brings us into the presence of God. Through it we “find such a
near approach to God as cannot be expressed. We see him, as it were, face to face.” In the
presence of God we learn “to love him, to delight in him, to desire him, with all our heart and
mind and soul and strength; to imitate him whom we love by purifying ourselves… and to obey
him whom we love… both in thought, and word, and work.”
Worship is ultimately our purpose for existence – everything else we are concerned about, all of
the programs and resources and systems, things we value as important and the decisions we
make – flow from the transformation that occurs in worship.
Corporate worship leads to fellowship, which feeds the heart and soul of the church’s need for
community and togetherness. It is a biblical command, an opportunity to communicate the
gospel to an unbelieving world, and a gathering that anticipates the celebration that we will
experience in heaven. It is a vital part of our spiritual growth, and where we fall deeper in love
with our Creator and form a more intimate relationship with Him. When we gather for worship, we are participating in a conversation with God, while declaring His mighty works!
near approach to God as cannot be expressed. We see him, as it were, face to face.” In the
presence of God we learn “to love him, to delight in him, to desire him, with all our heart and
mind and soul and strength; to imitate him whom we love by purifying ourselves… and to obey
him whom we love… both in thought, and word, and work.”
Worship is ultimately our purpose for existence – everything else we are concerned about, all of
the programs and resources and systems, things we value as important and the decisions we
make – flow from the transformation that occurs in worship.
Corporate worship leads to fellowship, which feeds the heart and soul of the church’s need for
community and togetherness. It is a biblical command, an opportunity to communicate the
gospel to an unbelieving world, and a gathering that anticipates the celebration that we will
experience in heaven. It is a vital part of our spiritual growth, and where we fall deeper in love
with our Creator and form a more intimate relationship with Him. When we gather for worship, we are participating in a conversation with God, while declaring His mighty works!
For more information or to get involved in Northside's music ministry, contact:
Ray Barnette, Director of Traditional Worship & Music Ministry
ray@northsidejackson.com
Millie Hayes, Director of Worship Arts & Music
millie@northsidejackson.com