1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA
On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary
© 2024 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Opening Sentences
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
The Lord's name be praised!
Opening Prayer
Song of Praise and Confidence: "How Firm a Foundation"
An Enactment Prayer
Habakkuk 1:2-4
...lamenting the violence in our hearts
...silence
...sing "Gbemi Jesu"
Habakkuk 1:5-7
...lamenting our gluttonous possession
...silence
...sing "Gbemi Jesu"
Habakkuk 2:9-11, 15-17
...lamenting our consumption of creatures and creation
...silence
...sing "Gbemi Jesu"
Habakkuk 2:18-20
...lamenting our grasping at idols
...silence
Song of Response: "How Can I Keep from Singing"
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 3:17-19
Sermon: Yet I Will Rejoice
Song of Response: "All Will Be Well"
Prayers of the People
Remembrance of Baptism and Profession of Faith: "Neither Death Nor Life"
Song of Praise: "What Wondrous Love"
Benediction
Closing Sentences
One: Bless the Lord.
All: The Lord's name be praised!
Announcements
We are grateful for the planning and leading of this service by the faculty, staff, and students from Western Theological Seminary, under the direction of Ron Rienstra. Sue Rozeboom, liturgist, with Megan Dalman and Seth VanderBroek; Hannah Barker Nickolay, embodied scripture reading; and Cornelius Plantinga Jr.,preaching.
A podcast from Calvin University featuring thoughtful leaders discussing key topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of Christian life and witness.
Come and join a conversation with knowledgeable and experienced preachers and worship planners as we talk about our best practices for Holy Week worship planning. Bring your questions and ideas as we share and learn together.
Music and prayer are prominent elements in worship liturgy. How does the culture of the worship community influence these worship practices? How should we engage culture and yet be countercultural in our practice of music and prayer? Engage with this panel from four continents as we explore how cultural values form and inform worship practices.
A podcast from Calvin University featuring thoughtful leaders discussing key topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of Christian life and witness.
Come and join a conversation with knowledgeable and experienced preachers and worship planners as we talk about our best practices for Holy Week worship planning. Bring your questions and ideas as we share and learn together.
Music and prayer are prominent elements in worship liturgy. How does the culture of the worship community influence these worship practices? How should we engage culture and yet be countercultural in our practice of music and prayer? Engage with this panel from four continents as we explore how cultural values form and inform worship practices.
Congregations, pastors, and parents/caregivers have many opportunities to join together in worship and prayer practices that more intentionally engage children and help them come to know and love God and grow in faith together. Panelists will discuss ways to intentionally create intergenerational community in which people of all ages, including children, are welcomed as full participants whose participation enriches the community and gives praise to God.
