JUMP! 2007 Conference - UPDATES

Praise God! So far we have people who have 200 signed up for our JUMP! worship conference.

For those still deciding, Sun 16 August is the LAST DAY for registration.

We will be covering the following topics during the conference:
* Life of an effective worship minister
* cell group praise and worship
* Workshops - lead worshippers, vocalists, keyboardists, guitarists, drums, brass
* Effective ministering as a worship band
* Developing the worship ministry

Don't forget today that it's Jesus U Must Praise!

WAM Night - Praise and Worship Night.

Last WAM night was really a blast for many of us. People were excited and came importantly with an expectation to be ministered by our Lord.

It’s our very first time holding an extended praise and worship session using two different teams, as well as having our Programming staff team partner with our Intercessors team.

The atmosphere was indeed powerful; with about 400 people coming together from across our nine services. The room is filled with excitement and pure adoration unto the Lord. The first team was led by Daniel, our Youth WAM (Worship, Arts and Media) coach. The second team was led by Jaclyn, from our Family group. Both teams did a great job in ministering to the congregation. Indeed these 2 teams inspired us with their love and worship unto the Lord. Many came down in response for prayer.


Below is one of our many testimonies that came from one of our intercessors

“That night, the Lord sent me 6 students and I exercised Holy Spirit led discernment & word of knowledge; without asking any one what’s their problem/issue. The Holy Spirit gave me just one word for each individuals such as... troubled/ worried/ sadness/ anxiety/ down, need encouragement/ much disturbed. When I asked them: “Am I right in my discerning word?” They all agreed! I went home happy & blessed that God used me, praise God!

One of them teared. Another came to me after the event ended to share what he's facing, how God spoke to him, and granted him peace and assurance.”
We really want to thank God for His presence and His spirit that has ministered unto His people. Through this extended praise and worship event, we have taken away some precious learn points. But that’s part of growing to be worshippers in Spirit and in truth.

The greatest part is to see everyone serving together with their gifts. It truly serves as an avenue for people to experience unity in the Holy Spirit.

JUMP (Jesus U Must Praise)! 2007 concert is just around the corner. We really believe that God is going to make use of this event to touch many hearts and change lives. So pray with us, sign up, and get ready to experience God’s presence like never before.
See you there!

Loan Of Equipment

We provide this service to Hope Church (S) groups that are of sub district size and above. For those loaning equipment, please follow these instructions:

1) Download the loan documents in the e-resource box below.

2) Submit the completed “Loan of Equipment (Form)” to facilities@hopesingapore.org.sg. Please ensure you have also carefully read terms and conditions.

Should we be unable to approve your loan request, do refer to the compilation of equipment rental companies document in the e-resource box below or from your SDL above.

3) Once approved, do make payment at http://estore.hopesingapore.org.sg/product_info.php?products_id=2267&osCsid=edaa965f1f48cb1c76e648be557025ad . Payment will come under the Nexus rental payment icon. However, please indicate under the remarks column what you are paying for i.e. "Equipment Loan for (event name) under (group name)."

True worship is never boring...

This week, I have been spending some time meditating and studying Psalm 96 in preparation for our coming WAM night which will be a wonderful night of drawing closer to God through worship.

This psalm is linked to another chapter in the Old Testament... Find out this coming Monday. One thing that strikes me is that we are to come into the presence of God with a "NEW” song! I also have my own favourites. The current ones are "Majesty" and "I'm Forever Yours" by Planetshakers or "What Can I Do" by Paul Baloche. The beauty of approaching our Creator King is that he longs for us to release a unique song from our spirit as we draw closer. Everyone can play a part (this includes the so called "tone challenged").

The song list for our small group or worship service is not meant to be the "be all and end all" of worship time. It is a platform to prepare us to express what God has revealed to us from the Bible, something we may have never mentioned or forgotten about who God is. A new song is simply one where we lift up or glorify God in our own words. It can include singing a song we have never sung before.

It's a good time for us to reflect on our attitude towards our participation in corporate worship, and specifically when it comes to contributing a new song. Have you recently broken into song during or after spending personal time with God? How open are you to singing a new song?

If you are a lead worshipper, consider your audience and appreciate how the songs we sing influence the flow of worship. Does it include or exclude people from participating? Is the song too wordy? How often do you introduce new songs? Is there adequate repetition to help the group/congregation pick up the song. In my experience, try introducing either a new praise or worship song. Sing it during corporate prayer? Play the CD track for an appropriate part of the small group/service before singing it e.g. during the walk in or walk out parts of the service if it's a praise song, introduce it during the Lord's Supper if it's a worship song.

May you rediscover the joy of singing a new song to God.

The Heart Of The Artist

The Heart Of The Artist by Rory Noland is now available in Hope Resource. Do make your purchase. It's a highly recommended book for all WAMers.

Missed out...

For those who did not receive a copy of the notes for our wonderful WAM night last Monday, do not despair. Check out our e-resource box to download it.

JUMP Conference & Concert

As part of Hope Singapore's 16th Anniversary celebration, we will also organise a 2 day worship conference a.k.a JUMP Conference, which will conclude with our first ever JUMP Concert! (JUMP is the acronym for Jesus You Must Praise!). The JUMP Conference will be a combination of teaching sessions and workshops. The speakers will be from among the team of 14 from Hope Bangkok.

On the weekends of July 7/8 and July 14/15, the JUMP planning committee will set up registration booths at Nexus reception, and also come by to encourage your members sign up for the conference. So do encourage your members to register for the conference, and also invite their friends for the JUMP Concert! It'll be an awesome time of praise, worship and JUMPing for Jesus!

** All registration forms have to be printed and submitted to the registration booths at nexus reception during service timings.