Worship

The English word worship connotes acknowledgement of worthiness. The church gives praise to the God who is worthy, and brings the congregation in unison to express fear, faith, love, joy, confidence, awe and a wide range of other expression we have in our relationship with God.

The first chronological evidence of worship in the Bible was when Miriam gave thanks and praise to God for saving the Israelites from the hands of Pharaoh and swallowed the army of Egypt whole after they crossed the parted Red Sea. The reason of our praise to the Lord comes from the depths of our heart when experiencing the power of cross that brought forth our salvation, and fallen into His the eternal embrace.

We are reminded of our intimate relationship with God in our worship and prayer. We declare both publicly and privately to confirm the work of Jesus Christ in our lives.

Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him. Praise the Lord with the harp; make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre. Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy. (Psalm 33:1-3)

Events
  • 01
    Apr
    OLI Asia Pacific

    God is rising many in the Southern Hemisphere who aspire to be leaders for God’s Kingdom, and the Olivet Asia Pacific Center’s strategic position has made it a vital hub for training and raising new leaders, especially from and for the 10/40 window.

  • 31
    Mar
    Easter Sunday

    Regional Olivet Centers will be hosting Easter Retreats where members and seekers yearning to encounter Jesus Christ through scripture will gather, devote their hearts, and mindfully meditate deeply again on the meaning of the cross, the precious sacrifice Jesus made on the cross, and what it means to each individual and the world.

  • 14
    Feb
    Beginning of Lent Season

    During the 40 days preceding Easter, WOA churches and their members engage in a period of reflection, centering on Jesus' path to the cross. This dedicated time places a particular emphasis on exploring the profound themes found in John 13-19.

Devotion

In today's modern Western society, the meaning of the cross has often been diluted, distorted, or altogether lost amidst the noise of our fast-paced lives and the distractions of our materialistic culture. We wear it as jewelry, display it as a symbol of our faith, but do we truly understand the weight and significance it carries?

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