Worship
A word study on "worship," with specific attention to the medieval meaning of the word and how it flows into a life of "worshipful service."
June 24, 2005
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10 min read
Imaginative Options for Prelude, Offertory, Postlude
A transcribed address on the purpose, place and importance of a prelude, offertory, and postlude in a worship service
June 17, 2005
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33 min read
Contemporary Worship Music Matures
Theologically serious song writers are acknowledging Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in contemporary songs that unite head and heart. A feature story exploring how contemporary music is maturing theologically.
June 10, 2005
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9 min read
A Potpourri of Tips on Writing and Choosing Songs for Worship
Can the world still use new worship songs? Yes. Does their worth depend on how much they sound like other songs or how many people hear and sing them? No.
June 10, 2005
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4 min read
Psalm 118 - A Psalm of Thanksgiving
An order of worship planned around Psalm 118, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
Evening Remembrance for September 11
A short service of prayer and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Dislocated People - Celebrating World Communion Sunday - Ephesians 1
A service plan and resource suggestions for World Communion Sunday. Although the unity of the church needs constant attention, days like this give us opportunity to recommit ourselves to the life of unity to which Christ calls us.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
The Psalm of the Great Surprise - Psalm 8
A service plan in a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible" focused on Psalm 8, the "Psalm of the Great Surprise."
June 1, 2005
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10 min read
When Death is Swallowed Up: A Service of Remembrance - Isaiah 25, Revelation 14
This "Service of Remembrance" can be scheduled at the most convenient time during the changing of the year to fit the worship calendar of your congregation. It may be on Old Year's Night, or the last Sunday of the year, or the first Sunday of the new year.
June 1, 2005
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8 min read
Growing With Peter Series: When Faith Takes Risks - Matthew 14
A service plan in a Lenten series focused on drawing close to Christ, who gives us courage to step out of our comfort zones.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
Prayer for Iraq and the World
This prayer was offered in a service of prayer held in the Calvin College Chapel on March 12, 2003, and can be adapted for use during a time of war.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
The Gift of Patience - Romans 8
A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the gift of patience and waiting for the coming of Christ.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
