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As leader of the RCH Roma Ministry, Szabina Sztojka focuses on reconciliation, health, and hope to nurture Roma gifts and leadership in churches and schools. Conversation | April 19, 2023 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | September 30, 2005 The God of Healing - 2 Kings 5 A service plan beginning with the assumption that our hurts are many, that God possesses both the power and the desire to give us healing, and that the Christian community is the location in which we can seek such healing. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are They Who Mourn - Isaiah 40, Matthew 5, Luke 7 A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who mourn in a series on the Beatitudes. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Scripture and Song Resources During a Time of War A list of scripture passages and songs and hymns that are particular pertinent and meaningful during times of war. 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 | 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 | June 01, 2005 Evening Remembrance for September 11 A short service of prayer and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks. 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 | 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 | 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 | June 01, 2005 The Chapter of an Enthroned Lord - Psalm 2 A service plan focused on the tragedy in the world and our security in God, based on Psalm 2. This is part of a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible." Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Why Do Good People Suffer? - Job 1, 2 A service plan focused on the question of suffering and the test of faith it often involves in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 1 2 Next »