1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA
On the campus of Calvin University
© 2026 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
This worship service is musically led by Symposium contributor Raymond Wise and the Calvin University Gospel Choir, directed by Nate Glasper. Dennis Edwards delivers the message on Luke 16:19-31, “The Rich Man and Lazarus.”
This service was originally recorded at the 2025 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Service Outline:
Gathering Song: “We Have Come into This House”
Bruce T. Ballinger
CCLI Song #17212
© 1976 MCA Music Publ., A.D.O. Universal Studio; Sound III, Inc.
Call to Worship
Song of Praise: “Make a Joyful Noise”
Raymond Wise
Copyright © 1996 Raise Publishing Company
PO. Box 247574, Columbus, Ohio 43223-7574
Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved
Greeting
Song: “I’d Rather Have Jesus”
Written by Jimmie R. Wyatt
Performed by Dallas Fort Worth Mass Choir
© Copyright Jimmy’s Jams Publishing (BMI). All rights reserved.
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon
The Lord’s Prayer: “The Lord’s Prayer” (Swahili)
Raymond Wise
Copyright © 2004 Raise Publishing Company
197 Monarch Dr. Pataskala, Ohio 43062
Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved
Reading of the Scripture: Luke 16:19-31
Song: “Poor Man Lazarus”
© Copyright 1955 Bourne Co., New York, NY
All Rights Reserved. International Copyright Secured. Printed in USA.
Prayers of the People/Litany
Song: “Silver and Gold”
CCLI Song # 1892697
Kirk Franklin
© 1993 Lilly Mack Music
Prayer of Illumination
Sermon
Song of Response: “Fix Me”
Raymond Wise
Copyright © 1992 Raise Publishing Company
PO. Box 247574, Columbus, Ohio 43223-7574
Made in U.S.A. All Rights Reserved
Blessing
Explore the compelling beauty of the Bible's covenantal vision of the divine-human relationship and the transformative difference this makes for how we worship the triune God. This session will feature insights from the authors of two influential books: Esther Lightcap Meek's Loving to Know: A Covenantal Epistemology and Daniel Block's Covenant: The Framework of God's Grand Plan of Redemption.
While Christian baptism is predominantly a transcultural practice, distinct faith communities worldwide experience this initiation rite through unique contextualizing elements. Join us in a fascinating conversation with Christian leaders from five continents about the rich cultural diversity reflected in baptismal liturgies, imagery, and practices, and how they shape Christian life in their contexts.
This panel will explore the intersectionality between culture and disability. What can we learn from the experiences of people across varying cultures and contexts? What do experiences of racism and ableism in the church have in common? How do they overlap? How does belonging for people with disabilities look different in a variety of cultural contexts?
Explore the compelling beauty of the Bible's covenantal vision of the divine-human relationship and the transformative difference this makes for how we worship the triune God. This session will feature insights from the authors of two influential books: Esther Lightcap Meek's Loving to Know: A Covenantal Epistemology and Daniel Block's Covenant: The Framework of God's Grand Plan of Redemption.
While Christian baptism is predominantly a transcultural practice, distinct faith communities worldwide experience this initiation rite through unique contextualizing elements. Join us in a fascinating conversation with Christian leaders from five continents about the rich cultural diversity reflected in baptismal liturgies, imagery, and practices, and how they shape Christian life in their contexts.
This panel will explore the intersectionality between culture and disability. What can we learn from the experiences of people across varying cultures and contexts? What do experiences of racism and ableism in the church have in common? How do they overlap? How does belonging for people with disabilities look different in a variety of cultural contexts?
Teenagers’ desire to encounter God has been realized throughout history as youth ministry has grown and evolved. Indeed, teenagers have expressed needs and desires to practice and grow their faith at church, school, and home as well as at camps and conferences or on short- and long-term mission trips. On the one hand, these worship efforts have been deeply formative. On the other hand, these worship efforts have focused on attracting and keeping teenagers as much as, if not more than, on spiritual formation. This session will identify key historical patterns in adolescent worship and examine how we might engage their wisdom for faithful worship practices with teenagers today.
