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A list of thoughts, suggestions and resources compiled in response to the tsunami tragedy of 2004--these are posted in the hope they will guide you in crafting some manner in which your group or congregation can appropriately respond to such events in worship.
Helpful suggestions and ideas for planning ahead for worship during Advent.
An order of worship planned around Hebrews 4-5, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. The second of a six-part series on the book of Hebrews from the 2008 Symposium on Worship. These services are designed to rejuvenate the vigor of the faithful by returning us to our first love: our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ.
A Labor Day service plan focused on hearing and responding to God's call to service in our daily work in obedience to God. This is part of a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
The second service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This service focuses on the specific ministry of the Holy Spirit to give power to the church and thrust it into mission to the world.
An order of worship planned around Hebrews 2, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. The first of a six-part series on the book of Hebrews from the 2008 Symposium on Worship. These services are designed to rejuvenate the vigor of the faithful by returning us to our first love: our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ.
A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
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 service of Thanksgiving based on 1 Corinthians 4:7.
A list of songs to consider for worship services in times of hardship and tragedy. These songs range from prayers and pleas for help to cries of pain and lament.
A service plan for prayer and reflection during a time of war. It is difficult to know what to think during such a time. It is right for the church to gather in prayer and reflection, believing and resting in the belief that our world belongs to God.
A service plan focused on our prayer lives and the struggles we face when our prayers do not seem to be answered in a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
