What a wonderful time we had at the first of five mini intensive dance workshop. This workshop was focus on the biblical principles and usage of Flags and Banners in worship. Over 15+ worshipers attended including New Star Baptist Church of Hammond, LA! In our studies we found 'the use of flags can be quite an entertaining sight to see, but when used to lift up blessings, glory, honor and power to the Lord in His presence, flags can be more than entertaining. Used in accordance to the Word, flags become the primary sign for lifting up a “standard” of God. The Bible refers to the word flag as “standard” or “banner”. The Hebrew word “degel” is translated as, a flag or banner or standard. Degel comes from the Hebrew root word, “dagal”, meaning “to flaunt”, i.e. raise a flag, to be conspicuous, setting up with banners. Standard is defined as a banner used as an emblem, marker or rallying point; an ensign; military or personal flag. In the Old Testament, God commands Moses to instruct the children of Israel to camp by their own “standard” (banner) to signify their tribe (Number 2:2). There were 12 different flags or banners for the 12 tribes (Number 1:52; 2:2-3, 10, 18, 25; and 10:14, 18, 22, 25). Banner is defined as a flag or cloth standard. It is used figuratively to define one of God’s Names, Yahweh Nissi, the Lord is my banner! God’s salvation and truth is declared by the raising of the banners (Psalms 20:5 and Psalms 60:4). He is a banner of love and protection described in Song of Solomon 2:4 and reigns with great power, Songs of Solomon 6:4, 10. He is a standard and he is calling us to lift up a standard, declare and proclaim it to all the world (Isaiah 5:26, 11:12, 13:2 and Jeremiah 50:2)'. Also the workshop attendees learned how to use flag and banners during praise and worship; and also during choreography. Flags and/or banners can come in the form of a flags, banners, streamers, fan veils,dancing veils and etc. We also discover that colors are very very important when using the flag or banner. We can't wait until June 7th for the next intensive workshop. It's nothing like worshipping with family and friends. -- Sisters of Worship
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