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Article | February 22, 2011 Christian Soul Food - John 6, HCLD 28 The fifth service plan in a Pentecost series including preparation for the Table. Just as we have a physical life that requires constant care and nourishment, so believers also have a "spiritual life and heavenly life" that requires nourishment. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 The Two Songs of the Big Night - Luke 2 (A Candlelight Service) A Candlelight service plan recalling the appearance of the angels, their song to the shepherds and the shepherds' response as they went to Bethlehem, 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 The Breath of God - Isaiah 40 A service plan for the third Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:6-8. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Comfort My People - Isaiah 40 A service plan for the first Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:1-2. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 The Gift of Hope - 1 Peter 1 A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the hope and assurance we have in Christ. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Suggestions to help the whole family worship on Sunday Some helpful suggestions for preparing as a family for corporate worship so that each member feels welcome and involved. Article | June 01, 2004 Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Calls Us for Life - 1 Samuel 3 A service plan for Advent focused on how God "broke in" to call Samuel to a life of service and Samuel's response of readiness and willingness for committed Christian service. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives. Worship Service | November 01, 2003 Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Accomplishes Great Things - Luke 1 A service plan for Advent focused on Mary's angel encounters, part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives. Worship Service | November 01, 2003 Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Stretches Us - Jonah A service plan for Advent recounting how God "broke into" the story of Jonah, calling him to a task and stretching him until he was willing to be obedient. God also broke into the life of Nineveh through Jonah. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives. Worship Service | November 01, 2003 Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Reveals Himself - Exodus 3 A service plan for Advent focused on Moses' experience of God "breaking in" to him at the burning bush and preparing him for the next big steps God was about to take. The first in an Advent series, beginning the period of anticipation, focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives. Worship Service | November 01, 2003 Worship Service: When God Breaks In: We See Glory - Luke 2, John 1 (Christmas Eve, Day) A service plan for Christmas focused not merely on Mary and Joseph, or even on the miracle of Christ's birth, but on the glory of God that is revealed. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives. Worship Service | November 01, 2003