What's The Big Deal About Worship at NP? (part 1)

I can't wait until Sunday! Wow, the Lord' presence is amazing at NP! Once you walk into NP and experience a worship service, you just can't wait for the next Sunday! I feel such freedom to worship like never before! These are just a few statements that I hear about the worship times at NP. What's going on? What's up with this? I'm not too sure I have all the answers but one thing I do know, it ain't the preachin!! STOP AGREEING and let me tell you "what I think."

NP has turned into such a genuine place of worship. The atmosphere and environment is authentic and sincere. You look around and observe and no one seems to be trying to "out-do" someone else. We are a very casual people, which I think somewhat breeds an authentic environment. We have finally cinched it up that the purpose for Sunday morning worship is NOT ABOUT US!! We are here for the Savior and to praise and bless Him; plus, to encourage one another. For six days we have been serving, working, living life, feeling pressures/stresses---But Sundays at NP---we are learning to leave the world at the door and step into corporate worship with our church family.

When you walk into NP at worship time, the stage is set, the lights dim down, the praise team fires up and it's all about Jesus. Man, I get pumped just writing the above line; worship time here is INCREDIBLE. By the way, speaking of the praise team, I think they are one of the main reasons why worship at NP has heightened. Our band and singers work their tails off and they are just stinking amazing. God blesses hard work and preparation.

Sure, I know, we have a long way to go. We still have our weaknesses as a church and we still have a lot to sharpen up---but we are on the right path. We have disagreements about normal church stuff, we have relational struggles within our church family---But Sundays at NP---we are learning to leave it all behind and join together for that ONE HOUR and let go and let God challenge us. ARE YOU PREPARING FOR SUNDAY??? THAT ONE DAY OF THE WEEK THAT YOU GET AWAY FROM ALL THE JUNK OF LIFE, GET WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY, AND PRAISE AND MIGHTY SAVIOR.