Music Ministry Vision
The Music Ministry of Riverview exists to lead the congregation in genuine, life-giving praise and worship and to encourage worship as a lifestyle in the heart of the believer. We believe that participants in the worship ministry are called to be servant-leaders whose mission is to glorify God, edify the church, and equip other believers.
Music Ministry Mission Statement
To share the Gospel through song, encourage believers in their walk with Christ and facilitate congregational worship. To sing out of the joy and thankfulness to God that is in our hearts. (Colossians 3:16-17)
Music Ministry Purpose
Music has always played an important role in the worship of God's people. After escaping from the Egyptians and crossing the Red Sea, the people of God sang a song to the Lord (Exodus 15). Singing was part of Israel's formal worship in both the tabernacle and the temple (1 Chronicles 6:31-32; 16:42). The Psalms show that in joy and sorrow, praise and lament, the faithful raise their voices to God in song. Singing was practiced by Jesus and His disciples (Matthew 26:30). And Paul, the apostle, instructed the Colossians to "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3:16-17
Just as music and singing were a vital part in Biblical worship; it is a vital part in our church worship today. We use the music that God gives us to proclaim His glory, declare our affection, and celebrate His presence. The Music Ministry at Riverview provides an avenue through which individuals may share their gift and be an integral part of the worship service. There are a number of areas where you can use your talents in service to the Lord — choir, band, multimedia, and technical services. The Music Ministry is not a spectator sport or a group to just be heard, but it is to be joined. There may be times when choir specials are performed, but our overall purpose is to facilitate congregational worship.
Christian signing begins in the heart, not on the lips (Ephesians 5:19). We want to sing out of the joy and thankfulness to God that is in our hearts and not begrudgingly. Bob Kauflin writes in his book, Worship Matters, "worship isn't primarily about music, techniques, songs or methodologies. It's about our hearts. It's about what and who we love more than anything." God's love for us inspires and ignites our response of love for Him and calls forth songs of joy from our lips. We want our Music Ministry to lead in that overflow of singing to the Creator, the God of the Universe, the One we love more than anything, from our hearts.
Just as music and singing were a vital part in Biblical worship; it is a vital part in our church worship today. We use the music that God gives us to proclaim His glory, declare our affection, and celebrate His presence. The Music Ministry at Riverview provides an avenue through which individuals may share their gift and be an integral part of the worship service. There are a number of areas where you can use your talents in service to the Lord — choir, band, multimedia, and technical services. The Music Ministry is not a spectator sport or a group to just be heard, but it is to be joined. There may be times when choir specials are performed, but our overall purpose is to facilitate congregational worship.
Christian signing begins in the heart, not on the lips (Ephesians 5:19). We want to sing out of the joy and thankfulness to God that is in our hearts and not begrudgingly. Bob Kauflin writes in his book, Worship Matters, "worship isn't primarily about music, techniques, songs or methodologies. It's about our hearts. It's about what and who we love more than anything." God's love for us inspires and ignites our response of love for Him and calls forth songs of joy from our lips. We want our Music Ministry to lead in that overflow of singing to the Creator, the God of the Universe, the One we love more than anything, from our hearts.
Music Ministry Rehearsals
Wednesday night rehearsals become the backbone for all we accomplish musically and spiritually as a choir. We will practice on Wednesday evenings after service for approximately 40 minutes to prepare the music we will sing. It is required that you be at practice to learn the music if you are going to participate in leading our worship service on Sunday. Being prepared and giving God our best is required of us, the more confident we are in the music, the easier it will be to lead in worship. If you love to sing and have a heart for worship, you have found your place to serve!
Worship ChoirThe Choir is made up of singers of all ages and abilities who are called to lead in worship. Enrollment is open to any Riverview Member (6th grade and Up) who loves to sing and is committed to being at rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events.
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Worship BandThe Worship Band is made up of players of all ages and abilities who are called to lead in worship. Enrollment is open to any Riverview Member who loves to play, has completed a minimum of two years on their instrument, and is committed to being at rehearsals, Sunday services, and special events.
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