Sacred Space: A Hands-On Guide to Creating Multisensory Worship ...

CONTENTSHOW TO USE THIS BOOK ..................................................8What’s in Sacred Space? ...............................................8Don’t Feel Limited ......................................................9Before You Begin ........................................................9Remember… ..............................................................9Some Definitions ........................................................9Bases for Prayer Stations ...........................................34Signs/Directions .......................................................34Using Scent ..............................................................35Lighting ...................................................................35Specific Stations ........................................................35What Not to Do When Leading/Organizinga Prayer Room ....................................................36PART 1: THE WHYS AND HOWSOF SACRED SPACEChapter 1—What Is Experiential Worship…and Why Should I Care? ...................................................11So…What Is Experiential Worship? ..........................12A Few Lessons Learned along the Way ......................12Chapter 2—Why We Need Experiential Worshipand Sacred Space ..............................................................13A Biblical Mandate ...................................................14Understanding the Limitations of the “Sermon” ........16Knowing How We Learn Is Crucial to SpiritualGrowth & How We Teach ...................................16The Four Learning Styles ..........................................17Chapter 3—How We Got Started:Our Journeys to Experiential Worship..............................18Lilly’s Journey ...........................................................18Dan’s Journey ...........................................................20Chapter 4—“So, How Do I Do This?”The Power of Story and the Experiential Process .......22Chapter 5—Building Your Team .......................................27The “Palette” Team Approach ....................................27Building a Team Will Take Time ...............................28Getting Started .........................................................28Chapter 6—Baby Steps .....................................................30Chapter 7—Helpful Hints for ExperientialWorship/Prayer Station Setup ..........................................32Become an Atmosphere Architect .............................32Table Coverings ........................................................33PART 2: PRAYER STATIONS ANDCOMMUNAL ART EXPRESSIONS FROMDAN’S COMMUNITYBe the Church (1 Communal Art Expression;3 Prayer Stations)Communal Art Expression—Be the Church: “I Dream of a Church…” .......................40Themes: Mission, Spiritual Gifts, theChurch, CharacterPrayer Station—Be the Church: Using Our Gifts ...........41Themes: Mission, Spiritual Gifts, the ChurchPrayer Station—Be the Church: Community ................42Themes: Mission, Spiritual Gifts, the Church,Community/FellowshipPrayer Station—Be the Church: Communion ...............44Themes: Mission, the Church, Scripture/Theology,Worship, Community/FellowshipThe Beatitudes (2 Communal Art Expressions)Communal Art Expression—The Beatitudes: The Light of Christ ...............................46Themes: Attitudes of the Heart, Authenticity,Purity, Mercy, Persecution, Living inthe Kingdom, EvangelismCommunal Art Expression—The Beatitudes: Paintings ....48Themes: Attitudes of the Heart, Authenticity, Purity,Mercy, Persecution, Living in the KingdomBelonging (2 Communal Art Expressions)Communal Art Expression—Belonging: Mosaic ...........51Themes: Purpose, Church, Salvation,Identity, Mission