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.
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.
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.
Planning Ahead: Worship in July and August
Planning summer worship can be seen as a challenge or an opportunity. Here's an index of resources and ideas for planning worship in July and August.
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."
Why Have You Forsaken Me? - Matthew 27
A service plan for Good Friday planned around Matthew 27:46. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
The Gift of Revelation - Hebrews 1
A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on God's revelation and how he makes himself known to us through Christ.
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 Anticipation - Isaiah 25
A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the anticipation of Christ's coming.
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.
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."
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.