Christian Year

When We Feel Forsaken - Psalm 22

A service plan for Good Friday which takes its spirit from Psalm 22 and the cry of forsakenness that was repeated by Christ on the cross. Part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.

June 1, 2005 | 41 min read
Were You There in the Garden When He Arose? - Matthew 28 (Easter)

A service plan for Easter Sunday celebrating the victory accomplished through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
Were You There When He Was Betrayed? - Matthew 26

A service plan for Lent planned around Judas' betrayal of Jesus, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read

The Song of Mary - Luke 1 (Christmas Eve/Christmas)

A Christmas service plan on the Song of Mary, proclaimed during the months of her pregnancy and filled with an awareness that God is in the process of doing his mighty redeeming work. 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 | 12 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

Split Kingdoms - Matthew 12

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on the necessary unity of the church for the sake of stability and effectiveness.

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
The People with a Song - Psalm 147

A service plan showing the people of God as a singing people. Their song is a "new song" and reflects their faith in God and their remembrance of his mighty acts. 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 | 9 min read
Are You Asleep? - Mark 14

A service plan for the third Sunday of Lent planned around Mark 14:37. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read