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A list of our service series.

Worship Service | October 03, 2011

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

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

The Gift of Revelation - Hebrews 1

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on God's revelation and how he makes himself known to us through Christ.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Gift of Joy - Isaiah 12

A service plan in an Advent series for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day focused on our joy in Christ's coming and our call to proclaim this joy to the world.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

A God Second-to-None - Micah 7

A Christmas or Christmas Eve service focusing on the Christmas story through the eyes of Micah, presenting God's gift of grace and forgiveness through his son. This is the final service in an Advent series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Song of a Brother and a Sister - Exodus 15

A service plan remembering Moses, Miriam and the people of Israel and giving praise and thanks to God for his miraculous delivery through the Red Sea. The spirit is thankful celebration for God's actions on our behalf. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Here Comes God! - Micah 1

An Advent service plan focused on introducing the book of Micah with not only the judgment, but also the hope and grace pronounced by Micah, which we are reminded of during Advent. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Gift of Anticipation - Isaiah 25

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the anticipation of Christ's coming.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Gift of Patience - Romans 8

A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the gift of patience and waiting for the coming of Christ.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

God's Good Tidings - Isaiah 40

A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The People with a Song - Psalm 147

A service plan showing the people of God as a singing people. Their song is a "new song" and reflects their faith in God and their remembrance of his mighty acts. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

God's Gentle Power - Isaiah 40

A service plan for Christmas Day planned around Isaiah 40:10-11. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Like a Plowed Field - Micah 3

An Advent service plan focused on the way God lovingly chastens us that our barrenness may give way to fertility and productivity in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Making Preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in Worship

Suggestions and advice for planning Advent worship and looking ahead to the entire Christian Year.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

The Straight Highway - Isaiah 40

A service plan for the second Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:3-5. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.

Worship Service | June 01, 2005

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