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Worship Resources in Times of Natural Disasters

Many of these resources, initially created for an immediate response to specific events, may be adapted or may help provide ideas for similar resources for other natural disasters or for services remembering these events.

Bibliography Bibliography | March 16, 2011

Coop's Column - So Marred, So Beautiful

Their suffering Savior’s immense love for them, far beyond their mind’s feeble ability to grasp or comprehend, now prompts Christians to worship him

Reflection Reflection | January 14, 2011

Coop's Column - Belonging

Lonesomeness, that bleak and desperate feeling of abandonment and forsakenness, is the worst—the absolute worst—that can overtake any human being.

Reflection Reflection | October 19, 2010

Interview with C.R. “Kees” van Setten about the Power of Musical Lament to Reconcile Jews and Christians

In this email interview from spring 2008, van Setten tells how the music of lament has helped heal European Christians ashamed of how they’ve treated Jews and helped Jews feel God’s presence. He explains how combining lament and praise can enrich evangelical worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | June 20, 2008

Bringing Our Pain to God: Michael Card and Calvin Seerveld on biblical lament in worship

Lament is an essential ingredient of honest faith, but what does biblical lament look or sound like in real congregations? A feature story exploring how Christians can bring their pain to God in worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | June 20, 2008

Healing in Worship: Hospitality that welcomes everyone as they are

Though you might associate "heal" with "cure," healing in worship is broader. Whether through prayer, hospitality, communion, or laying on hands, it helps people become more whole.

Feature Story Feature Story | February 01, 2008

Christian Funerals: Going to be with God

Thomas Long makes a case for classic Christian funeral traditions. Howard Vanderwell and Leonard VanderZee offer pastoral considerations for planning funerals and memorial services. A feature story exploring the planning for Christian Funerals and Memorial Services.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 26, 2007

Hearing God's Voice through Change: The preacher's role

As Jesus told the disciples at the Last Supper, in this world we will have trouble. Here's how preaching can encourage believers to take heart. A feature story exploring how congregations can hear God's voice despite change and trials.

Feature Story Feature Story | September 30, 2005

The Psalm with a Painful Lament - Psalm 13

A service plan focused on pain and lament, especially that expressed in Psalm 13. This is part of a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible."

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Why Isn't Life More Fair? - Psalm 73

A service plan focused on the question of why life isn't more fair and the truth that we should have the freedom to be honest with God about our struggles and disappointments. This is part of a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.

Worship Service Worship Service | 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

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

Morning Remembrance for September 11

A short service of scripture and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Our Joy - Psalms 34, 51, Luke 15

A service plan focused on responses and emotions in worship. Our faith gives us reason for great joy, but we also experience much pain and sorrow in this world. Part of a series of sermons pairing together some of the seemingly irreconcilable paradoxes in the Christian faith.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Natural Disasters

A list of songs of comfort and trust to be sung in times of natural disaster.

Article Article | June 01, 2005

Sample Worship Service in Time of War

A sample worship service plan for worshiping in times of war.

Worship Service Worship Service | June 01, 2005

Resources for Planning Worship Services in a Time of War

An index of web resources for planning worship during times of war, as well as a short bibliography.

Bibliography Bibliography | June 01, 2005

Worship Service: A Faith that Sighs and Sings - Habakkuk 3

A worship service plan flowing from the statement that Christian faith "can be found in the deepest despair and at the greatest joy." Habakkuk reminds us that true faith does not ignore life's problems, but meets them head on.

Worship Service Worship Service | 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

Guiding Questions for Planning a Service of Worship During a Time of War

Questions to ask for guiding thoughtful worship planning during a time of war.

Article Article | June 01, 2005