Summary

This workshop offers ideas and activities, many of which have been used with junior high, high school, and college youth, for working with the psalms in small groups or educational settings to prepare pieces that can help lead worship or devotional study.

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Details

There is also some discussion on adapting or augmenting these activities for various other ages, including children, adults, or intergenerational groups.

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