牧者心聲

我們的神很樂意我們來敬拜祂，而祂的心意是要萬國萬民都敬拜祂。我們從信主開始，已經領受一個蒙福的生命，而一生之中每週的崇拜，都是一個蒙福的歷程，反映於我們崇拜的過程之中：

群體之福——會前聚集和歡迎 

群體敬拜是集體對神的崇敬。我們不僅是上教會去敬拜（go to church），更是成為教會（become the church），是一個屬於神的群體。神要透過群體彼此建立，一同見證祂的榮耀。當教牧同工上台代表教會歡迎會眾時，乃是滙聚我們的心思，一同敬拜，一同蒙恩。「靠你有力量、心中嚮往錫安大道的，這人有福了！」（詩八十四 5）

恩召之福——宣召詩歌和經文

詩班進場時唱頌，我們同唱宣召的詩歌，是透過詩歌體會上帝對我們的恩召。祂呼召我們進入祂的羊圈，也呼喚我們每週一同敬拜祂。隨後，宣召經文開啟了上帝說話對我們的恩召，照亮我們的生命，是每位朝聖者的福分。「天使對我說：你要寫下來：凡被請赴羔羊婚宴的人有福了！」（啟十九 9 上）

稱頌之福——歌頌和禱告

回應上主的恩召，我們一同釋放心中對祂的讚美，述說祂對我們的恩惠，承認祂對我們生命的主權，並降服於祂榮耀的恩典之中。「知道向你歡呼的，那民有福了！耶和華啊，他們要行走在你臉的光中。」（詩八十九 15）

記念之福——聖餐

每月的聖餐引領我們的心思，回味祂的救贖之恩，仰望祂的再來。「你們要嘗嘗主恩的滋味，便知道他是美善；投靠他的人有福了！」（詩三十四 8）

恩言之福——讀經講道

當我們親近主的時候，我們的心靈也預備好要聆聽主的聖言。「留心訓言的，必得福樂。」（箴十六 20 上）「你們既知道這些事，若是去實行就有福了。」（約十三 17）

悅納之福——奉獻

在奉獻的時間，主悅納我們具體以金錢作奉獻，以及我們以心靈投入的生命獻呈。「各人要隨心所願，不要為難，不要勉強，因為神愛樂捐的人。」（林後九 7）

奉差之福——家事分享及差遣

從使命的分享到祝福差遣，都是預備我們在崇拜之後，繼續實踐以生活為祭，作一個蒙福的人。「報福音、傳喜信的人，他們的腳蹤何等佳美！」（羅十 15 下）

我們在崇拜開始的時候得蒙恩召，在崇拜結束的時候也蒙差遣。「你出也蒙福，入也蒙福。」（申二十八 6）能參與敬拜的聚會，「始終」是我們的福分！

Our God delights in our worship of Him, and His desire is that all nations and peoples would worship Him. From the moment we come to faith, we receive a blessed life. Throughout our lives, each weekly worship service is a journey of blessing, which is reflected in different parts of our worship services:

The Blessing of Community—Gathering and Welcome

Corporate worship is a collective expression of reverence toward God. We do not merely “go to church.“ Rather, we “become the church,” a community that belongs to God. God builds us up through the community, so that together we may bear witness to His glory. When pastors and ministry leaders come forward to welcome the congregation on behalf of the church, it is to gather our hearts to worship together and to receive His grace together. “Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage” (Psalm 84:5).

The Blessing of God’s Call—Call to Worship in Song and Scripture

As the choir processes in singing and as we join in the call to worship in song, we experience God’s gracious invitation through the song. He calls us into His fold and summons us to worship Him together week by week. The call to worship in Scripture that follows opens God’s word to us, graciously calling us and illuminating our lives. This is the blessing for every pilgrim. “Then the angel said to me, ‘Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb!’” (Revelation 19:9a).

The Blessing of Praise—Songs and Prayer

In response to the LORD’s gracious call, we release our praise to Him together, declaring His grace toward us, acknowledging His lordship over our lives, and surrendering ourselves to His glorious grace. “Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD” (Psalm 89:15).

The Blessing of Remembrance—The Communion

The monthly communion directs our hearts to remember His redeeming grace and to look forward to His return. “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him” (Psalm 34:8).

The Blessing of God’s Word—Scripture Reading and Preaching

As we draw near to the Lord, our hearts are prepared to listen to His holy word. “Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers” (Proverbs 16:20a). “Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them” (John 13:17).

The Blessing of Acceptance—Offering

During the time of offering, the Lord is pleased with our offering of financial gifts as well as the offering of our lives with sincerity. “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).

The Blessing of Being Sent—Family News and Commissioning

From sharing the mission to benediction and commissioning, we are prepared to continue to live out our faith as a living sacrifice after the worship service. “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15b).

At the beginning of the worship service, we are called by grace. At the end of the worship service, we are sent out by grace. “You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out” (Deuteronomy 28:6). To be able to participate in worship services—from beginning to end—is truly our blessing!