Meeting with the living God in worship
It is the greatest invitation any of us will ever get. Come and meet with the living God in worship.
Encounter is about rediscovering the wonder of meeting with the living God in worship. Each Sunday, we are invited to draw near to him, yet the privilege can easily be lost through distraction, routine or simply going through the motions.
James 4:8 reminds us of God’s promise: ‘Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.’ Encounter helps us consider how this can become more real in our worship together.
Though orders of service vary, certain movements remain central each time we worship:
Becoming more aware of these movements helps us focus and participate more fully, bringing heart, soul, mind and strength into worship.
Worshipping with our congregation week by week is an intentional act of placing ourselves before God. His grace flows to us in the words we sing, pray and speak, sometimes aloud and sometimes quietly within. It is a privilege we are called to treasure and reclaim, especially in a culture where church can be seen as optional.
The Encounter sessions use biblical pictures of meeting with God to refresh our understanding of worship. They provide practical suggestions for approaching Sundays with fresh anticipation and expectation.
Together, they invite us to learn again what it means to encounter God in the midst of worship.
Ordering Encounter
The Encounter resource is available in printed booklet form for £1 per copy (including p&p) or as a free download.
