Shaping a Generation - Psalm 78, Ephesians 6
The third service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." This service reinforces the significance of parenthood in the plan of God and the importance of Christian parenting for the sake of well-trained children.
Maturing the Soul - Hebrews 5
A worship service plan focused on the theme of spiritual growth and based on Hebrews 5.
Gaining Wisdom and Understanding - Proverbs 4
The second service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." The theme of this service is God's urgent call to adolescents to acquire wisdom and understanding so they will be able to make decisions and choices that reflect God's will.
The Community with a Story of Faithfulness - Celebrating a Congregational Anniversary - Psalm 78
A sample church anniversary service based on Psalm 78. The service includes a rehearsal of the story, a recollection and reminder of God's guidance, expressions of thanks and praise, and a commitment to continue faithfully into the future.
Losers and Finders - Matthew 16
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent based on Matthew 16:21-28. The central focus is the twist of losing our lives to find them in Christ.
Standing on Solid Ground - John 14, 2 Timothy 3
A service plan for personal growth in the Christian faith by a deep grounding in the truth and grace of God.
What A Friend We Have in Jesus - Service of Prayer for Healing - Isaiah 61, Matthew 11
This worship service plan of prayer for healing was prepared as a pastoral response to a series of deaths, illnesses, and other traumatic events suffered by a local congregation over a short period of time.
Divine Glory: A Song Worth Singing/Show Us Your Glory - Revelation 5 (sympos 07)
A service adapted from one prepared by Brother Max Thurian of the Community of Taizé. The liturgy draws from various Christian traditions, in order to express the faith held in common by churches throughout the world.
The Time of Reassessment - Job 42, Psalm 92, Isaiah 46, Matthew 6, 1 Corinthians 10
The fifth service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." This services focuses on the transition that takes place when the children are gone and the "nest is empty."
The Joy of Being a Child - Psalm 139, Mark 10
The first service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." This service focuses on the chapter of childhood. The intent is to speak to children, with children, and to those of other ages about children.
Joining the Team - Mark 2, 1 Corinthians 12
A worship service plan focused on the church as a group of believers who are forged together as a "team" by the Holy Spirit.
Fleming Rutledge: Proclaiming God's mighty Word
Do you believe God has a special task for American Christians? Fleming Rutledge does. But she thinks evangelical Christians won't understand that task unless they return to the Bible and talk with each other. A feature story exploring the ways to proclaim God's almighty word.