Does It Really Matter? - 2 Corinthians 8
The first of two service plans on the theme of stewardship. A significant part of our life of Christian discipleship is the responsible use of our resources, including time, talents and finances.
With Every Good Thing Series - A Sacrifice of Praise - Hebrews 13
A communion worship service originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship, planned around Hebrews 13. The last 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.
Comfort My People - Isaiah 40
A service plan for the first Sunday of Advent planned around Isaiah 40:1-2. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
Psalm 118 - A Psalm of Thanksgiving
An order of worship planned around Psalm 118, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Evening Remembrance for September 11
A short service of prayer and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Poem written in response to a Hurricane
A poem written by Marc Nelesen in response to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Harvey, it was adapted and used in worship. It can be adapted to be used in response to other natural disasters.
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.