Published on
February 16, 2026
Video length
27 mins

This chapel worship service was led by Wendell Kimbrough at Calvin University as part of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship’s “Dwelling in the Psalms” year.

Nov 17: Daily Chapel - GATHER

Welcome

Song: 

“You Make My Heart Sing (Psalm 92)” 

Words and Music: Dan Wheeler and Wendell Kimbrough © 2021 Joodlebug Music; Wendell Kimbrough.

Song: 

“Where Are You, God (Psalm 44)” 

Words and Music: Wendell Kimbrough © 2018 Wendell Kimbrough.

Song: 

“The Hand of God (Psalm 82)” 

Words of Music: Wendell Kimbrough © 2017 Wendell Kimbrough.

Song: 

“Be Still (Psalm 46)” 

Words and Music: Wendell Kimbrough © 2021 Wendell Kimbrough.

Blessing

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