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A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who mourn in a series on the Beatitudes.
A service plan for Lent from Psalm 73 which acknowledges the seeming inequities of life and the doubts that arise yet declares strength, hope and protection in God our Sovereign Lord. Part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.
A prayer of peace and lament written for the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
A service plan focused on the question of why life isn't more fair and the truth that we should have the freedom to be honest with God about our struggles and disappointments. This is part of a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
A service plan addressing the persecution of faith. While some of our brothers and sisters are paying a high price for their faith commitments and their obedience to their Lord, others may never experience it. Based on 2 Timothy 3.
A list of scripture passages and songs and hymns that are particular pertinent and meaningful during times of war.
The sixth service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." The focus of this service is the reality of death--even within the Christian life--and the hope the gospel brings of being able to "die well" and enter eternal glory.
A worship service plan for a service of prayer during a time of war. This service was originally held at Wheaton Christian Reformed Church.
A service plan focused on pain and lament, especially that expressed in Psalm 13. This is part of a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible."
A sample prayer in written response to Hurricane Katrina, to be adapted or used for reflection.
A sample worship service plan for worshiping in times of war.
A list of songs of comfort and trust to be sung in times of natural disaster.
