Worship

The worship of God is the gathered church’s primary activity, pursued with Biblically-motivated zeal and offered in reverence with humility, sincerity, and joy. We strive to ensure that the corporate worship of the body of believers at La Habra Hills Presbyterian Church is participatory, genuine, directed towards God, and is accessible to people of varied ages and backgrounds.

Our congregation is one of varying ages and backgrounds. In deference to one another, we seek to make worshiping God together something to be anticipated, not simply endured. We want everyone who attends to participate rather than observe. Therefore, we try to make our worship together a time where anyone who desires to worship is able to do so. Here are some of the principles we follow:

Corporate worship is participatory, directed by God’s people toward God rather than by performers toward observers.

Genuine worship, when observed, is a powerful witness; therefore, the purpose and components of corporate worship should be clearly understandable to those who are seeking to know Him.

Corporate worship should include music that has historically been part of our worship tradition. It is equally important to continually introduce new music that is appropriate to our congregation and our purposes.

We strive to integrate contemporary and historical worship elements into our corporate worship. We want our worship to be accessible to people of varied ages and backgrounds.

Opportunities for Involvement

The Chancel Choir is one of the principal leaders of our congregational worship and meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Musical experience is not required for those willing to learn and committed to regular attendance.

The Handbell Choir meets Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. They provide regular accompaniment for congregational singing as well as special selections. Particularly regular commitment is helpful for this group. For information, contact Beverly Worcester via the church office.

The Worship Team is made up of vocalists and instrumentalists who lead congregational singing on Sunday mornings. This group is typically composed of more experienced musicians by audition or invitation.

Ushers and Greeters have an important ministry of welcoming guests, as well as regular attendees, and assisting them with directions or other physical needs. For additional information, contact the church office.

Sound System operation is an essential part of any service. We are always looking for additional people willing to learn how to set up and operate our sound and lighting systems.

Communion Preparation for our 10-12 communion services each year is a great opportunity to help on a less frequent basis. This takes a couple of hours and can easily be learned.

The various music and worship ministries of LHHPC are open to anyone High School aged and above. Younger persons are welcome based on ability. Please contact David Kennedy if you are interested.

I rejoiced with those who said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

—Psalm 122:1 (NIV)