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Contemporary Worship Service

CATALYST
Coming 8.22.10

If you seek contemporary worship in a relaxed environment, join us at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings for our "Catalyst" service. Catalyst is held in the Christian Life Center - you can find us by heading towards the right wing of the church building. There you will find a welcoming cafe area, dynamic contemporary worship and many opportunities to getCatalyst contemporary worship Franklin First UMC involved in our church family.
 
The dictionary defines catalyst as "an agent for change." We named our contemporary service Catalyst because we believe we can have a powerful impact on our community through God's love.
 
When you arrive at the Christian Life Center, feel free to enjoy food and a warm cup of coffee at the Sacred Grounds Cafe. Or head over to our welcome booth to find more information about our church and ministry opportunities. We look forward to worshipping with you at Catalyst.

What Is A Worship Leader?

Every Sunday morning, I have the joy of leading contemporary worship in the CLC. Much preparation goes into every worship service--chord charts, slides, practices, sound checks, etc.--but being a worship leader is about contemporary worship leaderfar more than just the "technical." As a worship leader, my ultimate calling is to magnify the greatness of God. As Bob Kauflin writes in his book "Worship Matters," worship has the power to change our vision. To the naked eye, stars are mere speaks in the sky. But looking through a telescope, we can see the true vastness of the heavens. Every Sunday, I want to hand you the telescope. My prayer is that you will look beyond the worship team, past the worries and cares of daily life--and focus directly on our incredible God.
 
So when the music begins on Sunday, leave everything behind. Allow yourself to meditate on God's splendor and majesty with no distractions. David's call to worship in Psalm 34:3 expresses my heart as a worship leader: "Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together!"
       
Worship leaders are simply vessels--crafted to help others connect to God's greatness. Glory be to Him alone!

-Katie Heath