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A Litany for Ascension Day

A Litany for Ascension Day was an article that appeared in Reformed Worship magazine. Written by David J. Diephouse, it provides words with which to rejoice at the day of ascension and in the present.

Article Article | March 01, 2007

Biblical Storytelling: Learning scripture by heart

Biblical storytelling reconnects worshipers with the communal experience of hearing God together. A feature story exploring biblical story telling and learning the scriptures by heart.

Feature Story Feature Story | February 09, 2007

The Case for Reciting Creeds in Worship

Albert Aymer believes more churches should use creeds in worship. A feature story exploring the case for reciting creeds in worship to connect with our past and enrich our worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | March 31, 2006

The "In Between" Words: How to keep fellow worshipers tuned in

As worshipers move from one element of the service to the next, they need help to understand what they are doing and why. Verbal transitions help them stick with the worship dialogue between God and gathered people.

Feature Story Feature Story | January 20, 2006

Using More Psalms in Worship

Find out why Christians from many traditions are rediscovering the Psalter for singing, prayer, and worship. A feature story exploring the use of the psalms in worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | November 28, 2005

Sermon Help for Every Preacher: New resource available

A preacher needs the Word...and the words...to reach people with the gospel. Through its substantive website and continuing education events, the Center for Excellence in Preaching can help every preacher improve. A feature story exploring the resources at the Center for Excellence in Preaching.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 14, 2005

Worship in New Churches: Developing a faith vocabulary

New churches attract more newcomers than established congregations do--which means they must go out of their way to help people understand what they're doing during worship. These lessons in how to talk with and about God during worship can benefit any church. A feature story exploring worship in new churches and how to develop a faith vocabulary.

Feature Story Feature Story | August 19, 2005

Worship

A word study on "worship," with specific attention to the medieval meaning of the word and how it flows into a life of "worshipful service."

Article Article | June 24, 2005

Psalm

A word study on "psalm," calling out the deep historical tradition of not only reading, but also singing psalms.

Article Article | June 23, 2005

Heaven

Based on the book "Bringing Heaven Down to Earth," this word study attempts to make sense of the separation between heaven and earth.

Article Article | June 22, 2005

Glory

A word study on "glory" and its divergent connotations in worship and modern culture.

Article Article | June 21, 2005

Take the Name and Hold if High - Psalm 34, 86, HCLD 47

A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the use of God's name and how we are to honor it in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

What's in a Name? - Hebrews 1

A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the names given to God the Son and what these tells us about his nature and identity in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Poem written in response to a Hurricane

A poem written by Marc Nelesen in response to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Harvey, it was adapted and used in worship. It can be adapted to be used in response to other natural disasters.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Prayer for the Victims of the Tsunami

A prayer of lament offered in response to the Japanese tsunami tragedy in 2004. It can be adapted for other times of natural disaster.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Prayer for the Anniversary of 9/11

A prayer of peace and lament written for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Prayer in Response to Hurrican Katrina

A sample prayer in written response to Hurricane Katrina, to be adapted or used for reflection.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Song Written in Response to a Hurricane

This song, "God of Nature, at whose Voice the Waves and Winds Must Now Obey," was written in response to Hurricane Katrina, however, it is a fitting response to any times of natural disaster.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Prayer for Iraq and the World

This prayer was offered in a service of prayer held in the Calvin College Chapel on March 12, 2003, and can be adapted for use during a time of war.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Voicing God's Psalms: How to hear God talking, live, to anyone who will listen

Calvin Seerveld says that Christians take the Psalms for granted. He urges believers to fall in love again with the Psalter. A feature story exploring the importance of the Psalms.

Feature Story Feature Story | March 04, 2005