At University Christian Fellowship we desire to grow in our worship of God. We love to worship seriously, joyfully, enthusiastically and sincerely.

During the coming weeks and months, our times of worship will take many forms. Sometimes structured, other times spontaneous. Sometimes loud other times very quiet, an explosive celebration, or on-our-knees in silent reverence. We will sing choruses, Psalms, anthems and hymns.

Our worship times will involve music, the Scripture, and praise -- with both vocal and outward responses. We will all carry the responsibility of seeking God, for our worship will be highly participatory and open to the possibility that God can speak through you to all of us.

• Scripture is our source for our pattern and principle in worship.
• Exaltation of our Lord, and Creator, is our goal.
• Decency and order are our constant watchwords.

Two keys that unlock our hearts and minds to worship God in Spirit and truth.

Key #1: Right Relationships

• With God --- Psalm 66:18
• With one another --- Matthew 5:23-29

Key #2: Right Motivation

• Not to impress others --- Matthew 6:5
• Not to please others --- Galatians 1:10
• To praise God for who He is in His character and activities --- 1Chronicles 16:6-36

I. Responding to God verbally:

1. Speaking --- Psalm 71:8
2. Singing --- Psalm 33:1-3
3. Silence --- Psalm 46:10
4. Laughing --- Psalm 126:1-3
5. Shouting --- Psalm 98:4

II. Responding to God with Instruments:

1. Psalm 150:3-5
2. Chronicles 16:4-10

III. Responding to God with Action

1. Standing --- Psalm 40:1-3
2. Bowing and Kneeling --- Psalm 95:6
3. Clapping our hands --- Psalm 47:1
4. Raising our hands --- Psalm 63:3-5
5. Walking --- Psalm 89:15-16
6. Dancing --- Psalm 149:3

IV. Responding to God with the Holy Spirit's help:

Using the gifts of the Spirit for the encouraging, strengthening and comforting of one another, which causes us to break forth into praise.

1. 1Peter 4
2. Romans 12
3. Ephesians 4
4. 1Corinthians 12-14