Worship
We like to sing to God every time we gather. Each week, one of our in-house bands plays four to five songs chosen from eclectic traditions, including rock, folk, gospel and hymns. Culturally we're a contemporary church, so the band looks more like the live entertainment at a local bar/restaurant than a catherdral choir.
During our 25-30 minutes of musical worship, some people describe having experiences of deep peace, or prayerful dialogue with God, or rushes of emotion (whether joyful or sad), or intense battling against distractions. For others it is simply a time to enjoy pleasant music and meditate on God's goodness and nearness. Some may physically express their praise through raised hands, movement, and loud singing & shouts; others are still and quiet. There is no pressure on you either way!
As an ancient mystic put it, the one who sings "prays twice." Regardless of your religious background, we invite you to thank God for his gifts, ask God for help, and enjoy Him and the impromptu choir around you as we "pray twice" together.
Vineyard Music
Vineyard Music is an international, non-profit record label that has been recording and producing high-quality contemporary worship for over 25 years. All of their music comes from local Vineyard Churches and is played in churches of all denominations and on radio stations around the world.
Listen to sample track from recent Vineyard Music release, Full Attention: God of All Glory, Jeremy Riddle
Read an article on worship
John Wimber, songwriter & founder of the Vineyard movement: Worship: Intimacy with God
Rich Nathan, pastor of the Vineyard Church of Columbus: Intimacy: Our Highest Priority in Worship
