Tenebrae: A Service of Worship for Good Friday
A tenebrae service from the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Observed Glory - Second Sunday of Epiphany - John 1
A service for the second Sunday of Epiphany based on John 1 and focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ who was the Word from the beginning.
Looking Is Not for Us - Sixth Sunday of Easter or Ascension Day - Acts 1
A service for the sixth Sunday of the Easter season or Ascension day with the purpose of appropriately remembering this event in the exaltation of Christ.
Jesus Is Coming! (Advent)
A short weekday or chapel service for the season of Advent
The Paradox of Christmas (worship order)
A weekday chapel service plan for the season of Christmas with the full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
Holy Spirit from Heaven Descended: A Festival of Scripture and Song for Ascension and Pentecost - Romans 8
This service, based on Romans 8, would be especially appropriate for use anytime between Ascension and Pentecost, or as background material for any service based on a portion of Romans 8.
The Lord Upon the Throne - Christ the King Sunday - Psalm 11
This worship service for Christ the King Sunday, based on Psalm 11, traces the major events in the life of Christ, from the beginning of his incarnation to his exaltation as King.
The Transforming Power of Easter - Fourth Sunday of Easter - 2 Peter 1
A worship service for the fourth Sunday of the Easter season based on 2 Peter 1. This service explores the way our lives serve as a reflection of Christ's transforming power in a broken world.
A Service of Penitential Devotion - Ash Wednesday - Psalm 103, Isaiah 53, Luke 19
Suggestions for introducing Ash Wednesday to your congregation and a sample Ash Wednesday service.
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: He Calls Us for Life - 1 Samuel 3
A service plan for Advent focused on how God "broke in" to call Samuel to a life of service and Samuel's response of readiness and willingness for committed Christian service. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: Conflict Breaks Out - Matthew 2, Revelation 12 (Sunday After Easter)
A service plan for Christmas bringing strong touch of realism into the celebration. Spiritual warfare goes along with Christmas. Evil is determined to destroy the work of Christ. The final service in an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.
Worship Service: When God Breaks In: We See Glory - Luke 2, John 1 (Christmas Eve, Day)
A service plan for Christmas focused not merely on Mary and Joseph, or even on the miracle of Christ's birth, but on the glory of God that is revealed. Part of an Advent series of anticipation focused on what happens when God breaks in to our lives.