VICTORY TABERNACLE

Worship & Arts Ministry

OUR GOAL is unity. We believe that being in unity with the Holy Spirit is essential to being ushered into God’s holy presence.

OUR DESIRE is to experience the disabling manifestation of the glory of God; that we be changed each time we come into His presence. THERE ARE DISTINCTIONS BETWEEN PRAISE & WORSHIP!

PRAISE

Scripture tells us that Praise & Thanksgiving dwell on the things God has done and what He will do. Praise & Thanksgiving brings us into His presence.

Dorothy Taylor - Worship Pastor

VICTORY TABERNACLE DANCE MINISTRY 

Our Vision

Our vision is to humble ourselves to the presence and purpose of God, through to Holy Spirit, to prophetically and creatively bring people into the knowledge and power of the Dance. To enhance their capability so that God can empower them to worship Him in spirit and truth: to equipping them to gain total victory over the enemy.

We are to praise and worship God not only in song but also in the Dance.  For so long the church has been deceived into thinking that dancing is only for the world to enjoy.

God created dancing.  Miriam shows us in Ex.15: 20, that we should “praise Him in the Dance”, for what He has done for us.  In the book of 2 Samuel 6:14, David revealed the true evidence of worship as he danced before the Lord with all his might (his unselfish expression of Dance).  In This Generation, God is Restoring Dance To The Church.

Dance Ministry Teams:

 Victory Praise Dancers Ministry - Ages: 5-12 

Young Adults Dance Ministry - Ages: 13-16

Women of Grace Dance Ministry - Ages: 17 and up  

 Practice: Each Thursday at 7P.M.

Dance Ministry Is Open To Both Male & Female

Darlene Fowler: Dance Ministry Director

IMPLEMENTS OF PRAISE

Implement: an implement is a tool or instrument for working with.  It is an article used to outfit or equip.  In Dance Ministry, implements are used in Praise, Worship and Warfare under the leading of the Holy Spirit.

     Flags (banner, standard, ensign, token):

When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him. (Isaiah: 59:19b)

We will shout for joy and will lift up our banners (flags) in the name of our God.

(Psalms 20:5)

Every one of the children of Israel shall camp by his own standard (flag)…Just as the Lord instructed Moses to put a bronze serpent on a pole in Numbers 21 and lift it up for the people to see.  Jesus said, “If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me.” So we lift Him up with flags and banners.  We elevate Him to the highest position.

(Numbers 2:2) 

Colors & What They Represent

Lilac - Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6. John 14:26)

Pink - Heart of flesh (Ezek 11:19)

Red - Blood, Life, Atonement (Ex. 12:13, Gen. 2:7, Rom. 3:25)

Wine - Covenant, new Wine (Luke 22:20, Matthew 9:16-17)

Orange - Praise, Worship (Psalms 150)

Gold - Deity/divine Nature (Colossians 2:9)

Yellow - God’s glory (Deuteronomy 5:24)

Olive - Anointing (1John 2:27, Psalms 45:7)

Green  - Newness, Prosperity (Romans 7:63, John 1:2)

Purple- Kingship, Royalty (Psalms 24:8, Revelations 17:14)

Blue - Heaven, Holy Spirit, Water (Matthew 3:16)

Silver - Redemption (Job 19:25, Matthew 26:15)

Black - Warfare, Sin (Ephesians 6:10, Genesis 3:6)

White - Purity, Holiness (Philippians 4:8, Hebrews 12:10)

Iridescent - Holy Spirit, Heaven (Matthew 3:11)

Bronze - Judgment, Strength (1 Peter 4:17, Philippians 4:13)

Teal - Freshness (Proverbs 11:25)

Fuchsia - Rejoice, Gladness (1 Samuel 2:1, Isaiah 25:9)

Aqua - Living Water (John 7:38)

Sound of Victory Ensemble

This is not your ordinary Ensemble!  The Sound of Victory Ensemble sings a great variety of music from contemporary to gospel. The Ensemble sings at special events,special services and during illustrated messages and dramas. Regular rehearsals are held in the music room on the last Monday of each month from 7-9pm. Special practices are scheduled as needed. If you would like to become a part of this exciting ministry please contact Dorothy Taylor at 435-0900.

FOCUS YOUTH DRAMA MINISTRY

Followers Of Christ Utilizing our talents to Serve and seek after a heart of God.

Focus Ministry Vision

To see a diverse group of young men and women ages 14 to 21, motivated and captivated by the increasing revelation that their lives are not their own, and to be fully sold out to the principles and purpose of God.  To see the kingdom of God realized, manifested and experienced through these young men and women as they serve, lead and influence those around them.  To become Disciples of Christ who use their gifts for His purpose. 

*** Focus Ministry and Youth Ministry working together***  

The Focus Ministry holds weekly meetings, which are centered on curriculum study of   scripture, to enhance member’s spiritual growth.  We encourage them to recognize and utilize their gifts and talents, through roll play/mini-dramas and scripture memorization and teach them that it’s “Cool” to be FOCUS-ed.    

Focus Ministry Involvement:

Illustrated Sermons, Church Services, Youth Services, School Programs, Christmas Productions, Community Involvement, and more.

Focus Meetings: Each Thursday at 7:00PM

Melvin Fowler - Focus Ministry Coordinator

Technical Ministries

( Sound, Video and Imaging )

Victory Tabernacle Worship Ministry

Worshipping God involves both attitudes (awe, reverence, respect) and actions (bowing, praising, serving ). Worship is not an unexpressed feeling, nor is it empty formality. True worship involves the mind, emotions and the will. It is based upon clear biblical passages and patterns. True worship must lead to obedient actions that glorify God!

Worship God’s Way

The seven Hebrew words used for our English word “praise” gives us an idea of what God expects in our worship:

1.      Halal: To laud, to boast excitedly, celebrate with rejoicing.

2.      Yadah: To stretch out the hands, confess, publicly acknowledge.

3.      Barak: To kneel, bless, remember joyfully, adore.

4.      Tehillah:  Laud, praises sung extravagantly, celebration.

5.      Zamar: To involve instrumental music in accompanying the voice.

6.      Todah: Thanksgiving with hands extended, a sacrifice of praise.

7.      Shabach: To shout, command, boast, exclaim praise with a loud voice, proclaim victory over the enemy, give forth a war cry.

The following is our commitment to build and maintain a worshipping church:

1.      We are committed to sustaining a fervent spirit of worship in our congregation through the biblical expression of worship as taught in Scripture. (1 Pet. 2:5-9)

2.     We are committed to maintaining proper spiritual preparation for worship through pre-service prayer for all worshippers, especially those who lead in worship. (Gen. 35:2-3, Ex. 30:18-21; 40:12-16, Heb. 10:22)

3.      We are committed to furthering a spirit of excellence in our music (mentioned 839 times in the Bible) and worship ministry excellence in attitudes, ability, skill, and modesty in dress/appearance.

4.      We are committed to the River of God being the Power and the Purpose for our worship. We are not interested in techniques, methods or creativity that does not enhance the River of God. All songs and worship wether vocal or instrumental should be in the River of God, in the flow of the Holy Spirit. At Victory we are a people of His presence! (Acts 3:19)

5.       We are committed to teaching that the Tabernacle of David is a pattern of New Testament worship. (This pattern provides the order for all singers and musicians)

6.      We are committed to creativity and spontaneity as it is rooted in God’s Word, allowing for new, contemporary, cutting edge expressions in both music and song. God is alive – living, changing and growing through us – so our worship must be new, growing, changing and open to what God is desiring to do and say in our worship.

7.       We are committed to worship and praise through instruments (Ps. 150) and we will seek to nurture and develop more skilled musicians, singers and more prophetic spirit upon the instruments. In order to maintain the Biblical pattern (1 Chron. 25), achieve order and maintain a spirit of excellence in our worship services, only appointed singers and musicians should lead the congregation in worship and all instruments should be played as a part of the worship team under the direction of the Worship Minister from the platform.

8.     We are committed to nurturing a dynamic, unified, committed, spirited, anointed, flexible, prophetic, cutting-edge, edifying, stronghold-breaking, devil-chasing, worshipping church. (1 Chron. 15:16; 2 Chron. 20:21; Neh. 7:1)

Seven Spiritual Basics Form the Foundation for our Worship at Victory:

(1 Chron. 25:1-7; Jer. 30:21)

1.      A Spirit of Dedication! ( 1 Chron. 25:1; Josh. 14:8,9,14; Rom. 12:1; 2 Tim. 4:6; 1 Thess. 5:23)

2.      Prophetic Anointing! ( 1 Chron. 25:1)

3.      Skill and Discipline! ( 1 Chron. 25:1)

4.      A Servant’s Heart! ( 1 Chron. 25:2)

5.      A Teachable and Submissive Spirit! ( 1 Chron. 25:2,3,6)

6.      A Commitment to the House of the Lord! (1 Chron. 25:6)

7.      Instruction in the Song of the Lord! (1 Chron. 25:7)

A healthy Worship Ministry is vital to sustaining an open Gate to Heaven and enjoying the Power of God’s presence. Worship is a very important key to establishing an atmosphere where people can seek God for who He is and not just what He can give. Worship helps to purify our motives for wanting an audience with the Lord. It is through true worship that the hidden agendas in our hearts are exposed so that we can enter His presence seeking Him and Him alone!