WORSHIP TEAM
What does Worship look like at HM?
Welcome to the HM Worship Team!
Our mission is to provide an authentic atmosphere of worship from the frontline, together as one team.
No matter what your age, stage of life, or musical experience, you are welcome to explore our team! Do you have a heart for worshipping our God? We have a place for you.
We are ready and available to equip you in any of these fields:
Vocals
Instruments
Sound/PA
Our friendly and growing team is excited to equip you, welcome you, and get to know you!
WHY DO WE WORSHIP?
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WE WERE CREATED TO WORSHIP
In Isaiah 43:21, it says that we are the “people who God formed for Himself, that we may proclaim His praise”.
In Revelation 5:13, John says “I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honour and glory and might forever and ever!”.
Every living creature praising our God - that is what we were created to do.
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WORSHIP IS WARFARE
There is weight to what we do. When we worship, we are standing on the frontline of God’s army. Worship is more than just singing songs, it is warfare.
Joshua 6 – “In the battle of Jericho, God used the sound of trumpets and shouting of his people to physically tear down the walls of the enemy.”
2 Chronicles 20 – Jehoshaphat praised God and “appointed singers to sing to the Lord and praise Him” as they went out before the army. When they began to worship, God sent ambushes against the other armies, and they destroyed each other.
1 Samuel 16 – David’s harp soothed the tormenting spirit that plagued Saul.
And here is the war that we are fighting in:
Ephesians 6:12 - For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
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WORSHIP IS A LIFESTYLE
Paul says in Romans 12, “I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship.”
A living sacrifice…
So why do we sacrifice?
Because it is our true worship.
Why do we as a team rehearse for hours throughout the week?
Because it is our true worship.
RYAN WIJAYA
WORSHIP & CREATIVE PASTOR
Hi there, I’m Ryan and I’d love to have a chat! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me for any questions, suggestions, or concerns about worship at HM. I also love basketball, music, and my dog Bambi, and am always down to have a chat about life, sports, or anything in general! Looking forward to getting to know you.
FAQs
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We come to our Sunday services dressed modestly and to honour God.
Practically, that means bottoms that reach your knees, and no low-cut neck lines that may show cleavage. Crop tops are not acceptable. Nothing that’s too tight, short, or revealing!
Worship Leaders must wear long pants, and front-row band members are encouraged to as well.
Clothing with prints and patterns are acceptable, unless they have language or images that may be offensive or inappropriate.
We respect everyone’s styles and personalities, however, please dress to ‘blend in’, rather than to ‘stand out’ - we want our congregation’s focus to be on Jesus!
If unsure, please feel free to ask our leaders at anytime.
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6:30am - Sound Team arrives
Rugs
PA Desk
Multi-Core
All available leads (distribute via labels)
7:00am - Worship Team arrives
Instruments
In-Ears
Help Others
7:30am - Line Check
7:40am - Sound Check
7:45am - In-Ear Check
8:00am - Rehearsal & Front of House Mix
8:45am - Team Rally
9:00am - Platform Rally
9:25am - Ready to start on stage
9:30am - Change some atmospheres!
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When are rehearsals?
Weeknight rehearsals are usually 6:00pm on Thursday night in Nambour. Your worship leader will confirm these details with you.
Sunday rehearsals are from 6:30am (sound team), and 7:00am (muzos and singers), and you will be required to stay for the duration of the service until the end of service debrief, and then to help pack down
How do rehearsals run?
Each weeknight rehearsal will involve your worship leader recapping your song list, general structure, vision/theme for the week, then moving into a time of prayer.
We love to press into the presence of God and really pray for each other, for the rehearsal, and for the Sunday, as a team.
From here, you will run through your set, including all transitions, bops, and flows.
What is the purpose of rehearsals?
Rehearsals should act as a time to work together as a band to glue together, rather than learning parts/the song. Learning the song and all of your parts should happen before rehearsals. Sunday rehearsals should be a refresher more than anything else.
If you are having trouble learning a song throughout the week, reach out to your worship leader and they will provide you with resources to help you out!
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We will ensure you have ample opportunity to submit any unavailabilities you may have before rostering you on.
However, if unforeseen circumstances arise and you can’t make it, please make your own effort to find a swap - submit this on Elvanto.
Once you’ve found a swap, make sure they accept the swap on Elvanto, and let your worship leader know.
If you cannot find anyone to swap with, let your worship leader know.
Joining the team means that you have made a commitment that if you are rostered on, you will be available for Thursday night rehearsal and Sunday morning. If you cannot make it to a Thursday rehearsal, please let your WL know and they will make the decision whether to find a swap or stay with the roster. Otherwise, your worship leader may change your rehearsal day.
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Welcome to the team! We’re so excited to work with you, grow with you, and get to know you.
Our induction process consists of 3-4 weeks of weeknight rehearsals with the team, so that you can familiarise yourself with the process and ease your way into getting to know how things run, as well as getting to know the team!
From here, we will invite you to 2-3 weeks of Sunday morning rehearsals, so that you can familiarise yourself with our Sunday morning process.
After you have completed your induction process, we’ll reassess with you to see whether you’re all in, or if you’d like to look for another department to serve in.
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We strive for excellence in everything we do, but that doesn’t mean you have to be excellent to join the team!
We are looking for open and ready hearts, who are willing to learn, willing to serve, and willing to say “yes” to the greater mission of what worshipping is from the platform.
So whether you’re a seasoned worshipper, or completely new to it, get in touch with us!
Over your time in the worship team, we will continue to give feedback and help you to improve in your vocal/instrumental ability, so we’d love for you to be open to feedback, and be willing to practice.
We do use a click track on Sunday morning sets, so be prepared to practice your timing and/or learn a new skill of playing with a click track (metronome).
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Whether you’d like to step up into more of a leadership position, learn a new instrument, learn a new skill, or learn more about worship through discipleship, please approach our Worship Pastor, Ryan, and he will point you in the right direction.
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We’d love for you to contribute to the team by suggesting new songs, so please approach our Worship Pastor, Ryan, and he will include it into our list of consideration.
We strive to keep our songpool fresh, relevant, and theologically sound, so please make sure that your suggestions are appropriate.
