Worship

Fulfill commandment

ask for forgiveness

ask for help

show faith

thank God

strengthen relationship with God

Types of Worship

Liturgical - structured/set pattern

Non - liturgical - less structure

informal - no structure at all

takes place in a church

lead by a priest

Bible passages are read out

sermon

music and hymns

takes place in a church

Bible readings

prayers hymns

no set order

e.g. Quaker Church - mainly silent

may involve dancing,clapping, calling out and speaking in tongues

familiar to everyone

passed down through generations

Bible readings follow Christian calendar

planned and ordered to suit a certain theme

similar to early Christian worship

share readings

Callings out

emotional impact on people