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Theme Scripture for 2010-2011
 My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
John 17:20-23
Other ONE Scriptures:
Ephesians 2:17-22
Ephesians 4:1-5
Ephesians 4:10-13
Romans 15:5-6
Romans 12:1-5
Galatians 3:26-28
John 13:34-35
2 Chronicles 5:12-14
Our Worship Values
Grounded in Biblical Truth and the Power of the Spirit.
"...in Spirit and Truth" (John 4:23-24)
Authentic.
"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight..." (Psalm 19:14)
Passionate.
"Be glad and rejoice with all your heart..." (Zephaniah 3:14)
Physical.
"Sing, shout, clap your hands, raise your hands, tremble, bow, kneel, weep, dance, be still." (Psalms)
Excellence.
"Play skillfully and shout to the Lord!" (Psalm 33:3)
Culturally relevant.
"Jesus told them many things in parables..." (Matthew 13:3)
Multi-cultural.
"...make disciples of all nations..." (Matthew 28:19)
Multi-generational.
"One generation will commend your works to another..." (Psalm 145:4)
New songs, old songs and spontaneous songs.
"As you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs..." (Colossians 3:16)
Originality.
"Sing to the LORD a new song..." (Psalm 96:1)
Our Team Values
Timeliness.
Being early for everything, communicating value and respect to others.
Modesty.
Refrain from drawing unnecessary attention to ourselves, or certain parts of ourselves.
Courtesy.
Refrain from playing, chatting, texting or using cell phones during rehearsals.
Preferring One Another.
Considering others before ourselves. (Romans 12:10)
Humility.
We must decrease; He must increase... (John 3:30)
Integrity.
Being the same person on and off the stage. (Colossians 3:17)
Keeping our word, "even when it hurts..." (Psalm 15:4)
Living "above reproach" (1 Timothy 3:2)
Positive Attitude.
It's contagious!
Healthy Communication.
Carefully expressing all concerns and grievances directly to the source. (Matthew 5:23)
Resisting gossip, grumbling and "triangulation." (Proverbs 16:28, John 6:43)
Healthy Community.
The better we know each other off the stage, the better we worship together on the stage.
Excellence.
Giving our best to each other and to God. (Psalm 33:3)
Prayerfulness.
"Praying in the Spirit on all occasions..." (Ephesians 6:18)
Family.
Worship Arts child care provides a safe and fun environment for kids before and after Kid Central programs on Wednesdays and Sundays while parents are in rehearsal and during any additional rehearsals required for special events. We accept children ages 8 weeks old through 8th grade.
Dress Standards
As representatives of Jesus Christ and Central Wesleyan Church, we need to be very intentional in how we dress. Sensitivity and modesty are key values. If you are asked to appear on the platform with the Worship Arts ministry, our request and expectation is that you dress in a way that is not a distraction for the congregation. Our goal is to direct people's focus away from ourselves and onto God! We expect each volunteer to be dressed in a manner that is relaxed and authentic to them, clean, neat and modest. Worship Arts leaders reserve the right to identify inappropriate attire, at any given time and request a wardrobe change if necessary. Jeans are acceptable.
Modesty: "A humble presentation of onesself and/or body parts that draws no unnecessary attention." Despite the fashions of the day, we believe that we can all dress fashionably, while remaining modest.
Immodesty: "A showy presentation of onesself and/or body parts that draws unnecessary attention." Anything that would distract, embarrass, offend or shock the people in our congregation would be considered immodest. This is especially relevant in the way that we express our sexuality, or by the way we highlight or expose certain parts of our bodies. If pants, jeans, skirts, dresses or tops are so tight that they reveal a detailed contour of our bodies, they are too tight. If tops are low enough to show cleavage, they are too low.
As general rules, please avoid tight, low-cut, lots of skin, sleeveless, see-through material, holes that you can see through and material with questionable content written on it. These fashions and looks may be in style, but they are not helpful in directing people's focus toward God during a worship service. Thank you!
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