WELCOME TO THE PARISH OF SKETTY
HOLY TRINITY’S NEWS
WORSHIP
Imagine: The pearly gates won’t open for you, but you watch as a man approaches, bows his head for a
moment, and walks in. Another opens the gate by singing (slightly out of tune); two ladies enter
after standing silently for a couple of minutes. What is going on?
OR A rather ragged man comes into your service one Sunday, but doesn’t seem very impressed. At the
end, he says he is God. You think he probably has a mental problem,
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Does your worship impress and inspire you? Do you find God there?
A Bible Passage: Revelation 4
Romans 12:1, Mt 14:23, 26:21, Luke 4:16, 6:12, Acts 2:42ff
Some questions:
1. Worship is about what is of great worth or value. In Christian worship, we express our valuing of God, but
many things can get in the way. What helps you worship? And what makes it difficult? Do these things
vary for different people?
2. “We celebrate together the gifts and grace of God” (after the Peace) – how would you explain this to an
outsider?
3. John’s picture of heaven (Revelation 4) is very much centred on worship. Who is important here? Is this
reflected in your church? How?
4. Rev 4:9 talks about giving glory, honour and thanks. Is that what you do in worship? Would it be obvious
to a passer-
5. Look at the worship of heaven (Rev 4:8, 11, 5:9-
your worship, do you understand what you are singing/saying, and why? Do other people?
6. Do you enjoy worship? Why or why not? Does worship have to be linked with one style? Would
older/younger people enjoy your worship?
Further resources: The Church in Wales has a variety of words for services, and there are lots of hymn and
song books you could borrow some to compare.