Christian Year

The Gift of Joy - Isaiah 12

A service plan in an Advent series for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day focused on our joy in Christ's coming and our call to proclaim this joy to the world.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

Making Preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in Worship

Suggestions and advice for planning Advent worship and looking ahead to the entire Christian Year.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
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."

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read
Who Will Roll the Stone Away? - Mark 16

A service plan for Easter planned around Mark 16:3. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 15 min read

Worship Service: The Strong Shepherd - Micah 5

An Advent Candlelight service outline focused on Micah's prophecy and our anticipation, awaiting a Messiah who will be our "Strong Shepherd," bring deliverance to his people and establish the eternal reign of God. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.

June 1, 2005 | 12 min read
What Shall I Do with Jesus? - Matthew 27

A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Lent planned around Matthew 27:22. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read

First Sunday of a New Year

This worship service plan for the first Sunday of the year is built around six favorite promises of God, and our trust in Him. The new year is a time to center ourselves in the faithful care of God and position ourselves firmly on his promises.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read