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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Lessons and Carols
An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles.
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.
The Wings of God - Psalm 91
A service plan for Lent from Psalm 91 focused on the protection we find in the loving care of God in a Lenten series on the Psalms
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.
It's a Good Thing He Left - John 16
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on Christ's Ascension into heaven and how that benefits Christians in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
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.
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.