"GATHERING"

Rev. Kevin Murphy
Preparation Scripture: Psalm 32 and Matthew 18: 20-35

 In this sermon, Kevin points out that our perception of ART can be enhanced by taking a course in Art Appreciation. In like manner, we may appreciate our newly introduced ORDER OF WORSHIP by a similar explanation of the rationale.

 Our Worship service is now presented in 4 distinct stages ... GATHERING ... THE WORD ... RESPONDING TO THE WORD ... and SENDING. As a congregation, we are sharing the experience of participating in a performance honoring our God. The entire Worship service is choreographed to:

1. prepare us for the moment,
2. build up to a dramatic sermon message,
3. followed by a period of reflection/celebration,
4. and a commitment to share our joy of newfound enlightenment.

Kevin's explains GATHERING in much better detail with his following sermon:
http://cms.screamingbob.com/PWDA/files/150/Kevin%20Murphy_Gathering.mp3