Pastor Patsy Hofman

There is one thing we do on earth that we will continue to do in Heaven. That is to praise and worship God. This is the reason we exist. This is our purpose. This is our mission - to help people experience the manifest presence of God and develop a lifestyle of worship.
From a child, my dream has always been to experience freedom in praise and worship and pass that on to others. My vision for the worship department is to see growth in freedom in worship, expression, confidence, quality of voices and parts, instruments, unity and number. We are handlers of the Word because we sing the gospel of Jesus to the saved and the lost. That why it’s an “upfront” ministry. We need to treat this calling with the commitment and respect it deserves.

WORSHIP PRINCIPLES
Praise the LORD. Praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in His mighty heavens. Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness. Praise Him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise Him with the harp and lyre, Praise Him with tambourine and dancing, praise Him with the strings and flute, Praise Him with the clash of cymbals, praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD. Psalm 150

PRAISE BAND
The Praise Band consists of instrumental musicians. Instruments include: guitar, bass, piano, drums, percussion, and others as needed. Praise Band members will: Play during Sunday and Thursday services Perform special songs during set holidays Rehearse weekly with the worship leader Praise Band times: Sunday morning: 8:15 a.m. Thursday evening: 6:30 p.m

PRAISE TEAM
Our praise team consists of 4 - 6 singers on individual microphones. Advanced singing ability is needed for this position. Section leading may be required for these individuals. Praise Team members will: Sing during Sunday and Thursday services Perform special songs throughout the year and on set holidays Rehearse at least once a week with the worship leader
Praise Team times: Sunday morning: 8:30 a.m. Thursday evening: 6:30 p.m.

CHOIR
The Desert Reign choir is open to all have an interest in worshipping God. Choir members will: Sing during Sunday services Perform special songs during set holidays Rehearse weekly with the choir director Choir times: Sunday morning: 8:45 a.m.

PROJECTION TEAM
As important as the musicians, the projection team provides a PowerPoint-like presentation consisting of the words to the songs on our worship list and notes for the sermon. The Projection Team members will: Operate the projector during Sunday morning and Thursday evening services Projection Team times: Sunday morning: 8:15 a.m. Thursday evening: 6:45 p.m.

DANCE TEAM
Our dance team at Desert Reign is a team that will perform during set holidays and special presentations. The Dance Team will: Meet for rehearsals prior to the presentation of a number Perform dance routines at arranged times Dance Team times: - Arranged as needed (Sign info sheet in lobby for more information on this aspect of worship.)

WHERE WE MEET: Desert Reign Assembly of God 11610 Lakewood Blvd. Downey, CA 90241
Sunday mornings 8:30 AM

Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM (Worship and musician practice)