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Slideshow | November 30, 2010 Visual Arts in Lent- Orchard Hill Reformed Church A slideshow of art installations for the season of Lent at Orchard Hill Reformed Church. Slideshow | November 30, 2010 Visual Arts in Lent- Covenant Life Community Church A slideshow of art installations for the season of Lent at Covenant Life Community Church. Slideshow | November 30, 2010 Visual Arts in Epiphany - Church of the Servant A slideshow of art installations for the season of Epiphany at Church of the Servant. Slideshow | November 24, 2010 Visual Arts in Epiphany - Orchard Hill Reformed Church A slideshow of art installations for the season of Epiphany at Orchard Hill Reformed Church. Slideshow | November 24, 2010 Visual Arts in Advent and Christmas - Church of the Servant A slideshow of art installations for the season of Advent and Christmas at Church of the Servant. Slideshow | November 23, 2010 Visual Arts in Advent - Covenant Life Church A slideshow of art installations for the season of Advent at Covenant Life Church. Slideshow | November 23, 2010 Why Not "Move" Advent to November? The lectionary says, “repent and prepare,” but the rhythms of many congregations say, “children’s Christmas program.” The calendar says, “fast and pray,” but Sunday schools schedule Christmas parties with cake and cookies. Advent says, “not yet, not yet,” but church-goers clamor to sing their favorite Christmas carols. Article | November 19, 2010 An Introduction to Pentecost Season and Summer Your worship planning has likely been marked by a good bit of intensity in recent weeks. The season of Lent followed by Holy Week and Easter require a great deal of effort by worship planners, preachers, and worship leaders. The services have hopefully all had a consistent theme focused on the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord. Article | October 27, 2010 Beyond the Blank Blue Sky A sermon for Ascension Day. Article | October 27, 2010 With a Shout conference: Presenter Information Dr. Boogaart has extended his teaching ministry outward by leading many retreats and seminars and by teaching nearly weekly in area churches. He is the author of two books and many articles in Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought, and Western's Reformed Review. Dr. Boogaart also directs Western's Doctor of Ministry degree program. Article | October 27, 2010 With a Shout: What Difference Does the Ascension Make for Everyday Life? This day-long conference exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC. The conference and service were co-sponsored by the Dean of the Chapel, Calvin College, and the Center for Excellence in Preaching. Article | October 27, 2010 The Role of Prayer in Public Worship The prayers in a worship service constitute a very sacred time in which the corporate voice of God's people is lifted heavenward. Such efforts should never be done unthinkingly, and such prayers should never be written carelessly. Indeed, in some ways, corporate prayers require more thought than personal prayers because they must address the needs and concerns of many. Let there be careful forethought to the prayers we offer, regardless of whether we offer them extemporaneously or through written form. Article | October 26, 2010 Planning for Summer Worship: Constructing Series of Sermons The summer is a good time to draw the worship planners together to take a look at the season that is past. Article | October 26, 2010 Meditations on Lenten Hymns These meditations on frequently used Lenten hymns will help you plan worship for Lent. Article | Reflection | October 22, 2010 Advent Prayer Based on the Lord's Prayer Praying the Lord's Prayer during Advent and Christmas Article | October 22, 2010 Praying the Lord's Prayer During Advent The Lord's Prayer is a prayer for all seasons. But it comes to us with particular pastoral urgency during Advent and Christmas. Article | October 22, 2010 Planning Ahead: Worship in November Worship service ideas for the month of November. Article | October 21, 2010 Planning Ahead: Worship in October The highlight of the October calendar may be World Communion Sunday, when Christians everywhere celebrate what it means to belong to the body of Christ—"the holy catholic church, the communion of the saints." In celebrating the Lord's Supper, we most deeply celebrate our oneness in Christ. Article | October 21, 2010 Planning Ahead: Worship in September September is a time of new beginnings. The new school year, the new church school year, and a new year of church ministries and activities are all worth remembering, celebrating, and dedicating in worship. Worship Service | October 21, 2010 « Previous 3 4 5 6 7 Next »
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