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You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Worship changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Dealing with Fear in Church Life How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of? Feature Story | December 06, 2010 How to... Lead Worship in a Rest Home Here are some things to keep in mind when addressing the elderly. Article | November 19, 2010 Teaching the laity to preach and to pray A description of Chris O'Reilly and Peter Bush's experience training lay leaders to pray and preach. Article | November 01, 2010 Prayer for the Darfuri Loving God, we cry out to you on behalf of the people of the Darfur region. Article | Reflection | October 21, 2010 The Closing of Worship (Bible Study) We should review our basic theology of worship and remind ourselves that we have been involved in a dialogue/conversation with God. We have heard him speak to us; we have spoken to him. Now the conversation will come to a close as we enter life to live out our obedience to him. This, obviously, doesn't mean our contact with God ends, but only that our formal corporate conversation with him comes to a close. We transition into life with him still at our side. Article | October 19, 2010 The Service of the Lord's Supper (Bible Study) This Bible study explores the sacrament of Communion. Article | October 19, 2010 The Service of Baptism (Bible Study) This Bible study lesson looks at baptism and how it becomes the sign of washing in Christ, the entrance into discipleship, and inclusion in the Christian church. Article | October 19, 2010 Responding in Praise and Thanks (Bible Study) In corporate worship we are expected to give a response to what God has said and done. So we talk about the "service of response" of a worship liturgy, and it always follows the proclamation of God's word in the sermon. When God has spoken his word of hope and grace, it is unthinkable that we would leave church without a response. The dialogue of worship always includes the assumption that God waits for some response to his word. Article | October 19, 2010 Affirmations and Professions (Bible Study) One significant element of worship renewal in our generation is that congregations are finding their voices. Previously, most worshipers were silent in worship, except when they participated in congregational singing. Increasingly, worshipers use their voices in worship for spoken expressions in addition to songs. Article | October 19, 2010 The Prayers of the People (Bible Study) Reformed worship is built on the conviction that congregational worship is essentially a conversation with God. In some elements of the worship service, such as the greeting, scripture reading, sermon, and benediction, God speaks to us. In other parts of the worship service, the worshipers speak to God through songs, commitments, and prayers. Article | October 19, 2010 Congregational Song (Bible Study) In the dialogue of worship in the Reformed tradition, congregational song has primarily had the role of the people's response to God. And that role has been shaped by Scripture, as shown through a study of the Psalms as the songbook of the Bible. In our discussion on congregational song, we will examine closely the nature of the Psalm songs and how that can serve as a model for our songs today. Article | October 19, 2010 Proclaiming the Word (Bible Study) This Bible study lesson explores how to proclaim the Word of God. Article | October 19, 2010 The Reading of Scripture (Bible Study) Worship is a conversation between God and his children, and the Scriptures are the surest and clearest means through which God speaks. The Scriptures are his voice, and when the Scriptures are read, God is speaking to his people. It is wise, therefore, to pay close attention to the role that the reading of Scripture has in our worship services. Article | October 19, 2010 The Service of Renewal in Grace (Bible Study) Vital worship, like a healthy marriage, requires honesty and openness in order to thrive. God longs for our honesty before him. We are deeply in need of his renewing pardon. Article | October 19, 2010 The Opening of Worship (Bible Study) We are called into the presence of God. We are exhorted to come with joy, thanksgiving, music and song. We affirm that he is the "great God," our maker and our shepherd. We can expect to be welcomed into his presence because we are the "flock under his care." What a rich spirit in which to begin worship! Article | October 19, 2010 Preparation for Worship (Bible Study) This Bible Study looks at preparing for worship and that it is possible to "come to church" and still miss worship. And good preparation will likely be the key that makes the difference. Article | October 19, 2010 Evaluating our Worship Life (Bible Study) This Bible study lesson looks at evaluating worship and the criteria we should use to do this. Article | October 19, 2010 The Pattern of the Christian Year (Bible Study) Worship planning assumes that a calendar is used. The assumption in worship planning is that we anticipate future worship. 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