Does not all nature around me praise God? If I were silent, I should be an exception to the universe. Does not the thunder praise Him as it rolls like drums in the march of the God of armies? Do not the mountains praise Him when the woods upon their summits wave in adoration? Does not the lightning write His name in letters of fire? Has not the whole earth a voice? And shall I, can I, silent be?
Charles Spurgeon
Charles Spurgeon
What to Expect
Worship at Wedgwood is usually described as modern and contemporary, energetic, and a congregation that sings.
Our morning worship times are led by our Pastor of Worship, a Praise Team, a Full Choir, and a Six Piece Band. The worship at Wedgwood represents a variety of styles of music extending from modern versions of hymns to songs written last week, along with songs that have been written by Wedgwood. The standard by which a song is chosen to be used at Wedgwood is not as much the musical genre of the song, but rather the biblical, theological, and doctrinal integrity of the song itself.
There has been much debate about using music from certain churches because of the theological and doctrinal stand of the specific church. Our Elder Council, in 2020 discussed in detail, prayed fervently, researched aggressively and made the decision that a song can stand on its own as long as it is Biblically, doctrinally, and theologically sound. No single source of music is entirely accurate, therefore, every song, just like every author that calls themselves a Christian author, and every message must be weighed and scrutinized through the lens of Scripture. To further clarify the stand we believe as a church that is correct for us, our worship might or might not have a song from a controversial source, but the song itself will always be vetted thoroughly with Scripture and Biblical scholars.
The drama team brings short sketches to the service on occasion to help relay the Scriptural message of the day.
Using the technology available along with songs and drama, the goal of each worship experience is to bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ.
Our morning worship times are led by our Pastor of Worship, a Praise Team, a Full Choir, and a Six Piece Band. The worship at Wedgwood represents a variety of styles of music extending from modern versions of hymns to songs written last week, along with songs that have been written by Wedgwood. The standard by which a song is chosen to be used at Wedgwood is not as much the musical genre of the song, but rather the biblical, theological, and doctrinal integrity of the song itself.
There has been much debate about using music from certain churches because of the theological and doctrinal stand of the specific church. Our Elder Council, in 2020 discussed in detail, prayed fervently, researched aggressively and made the decision that a song can stand on its own as long as it is Biblically, doctrinally, and theologically sound. No single source of music is entirely accurate, therefore, every song, just like every author that calls themselves a Christian author, and every message must be weighed and scrutinized through the lens of Scripture. To further clarify the stand we believe as a church that is correct for us, our worship might or might not have a song from a controversial source, but the song itself will always be vetted thoroughly with Scripture and Biblical scholars.
The drama team brings short sketches to the service on occasion to help relay the Scriptural message of the day.
Using the technology available along with songs and drama, the goal of each worship experience is to bring honor and glory to Jesus Christ.
The WedgWorship Praise Teams
The members of the praise team, or front teams, are made up of members from the choir. Each team is different in its make up giving variety to each service.
The WedgWorship Choir
There is no audition for the worship choir. We welcome you and would be delighted for you to join us for rehearsal at 6:30 PM in our choir room located immediately behind the platform of the worship center. The worship choir leads worship most Sunday mornings. In addition, there are occasional evening events that the choir is also a part. Please contact Phil at [email protected] for more information. The choir usually takes a break during part of the summer months. Rehearsals will resume August 21 at 6:30 p.m.
The WedgWorship Drama Team (Acting Up)
Worship’s drama team is called Acting Up. They perform small sketches in the services to full-length dramas. For more information about Acting Up, contact Phil at [email protected] or Allan Jackson at [email protected]
Acting Up rehearses as often as necessary, at times that meet the needs of the current sketches and plays.
Acting Up rehearses as often as necessary, at times that meet the needs of the current sketches and plays.
The WedgWorship Media Team
The media team is headed up by our media coordinator, Scott Sumner. Each full service demands approximately 15 people behind the scenes. It is described as a fun, sometimes even crazy team. The interaction of this team makes it possible for all of the integral aspects of the service to flow as smoothly as possible and to minimize distractions in a worship service. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
