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A worship service plan flowing from the statement that Christian faith "can be found in the deepest despair and at the greatest joy." Habakkuk reminds us that true faith does not ignore life's problems, but meets them head on.
A service plan in a Lenten series on the transfiguration of Jesus and what impact that had on Peter.
The fifth service plan in a Pentecost series including preparation for the Table. Just as we have a physical life that requires constant care and nourishment, so believers also have a "spiritual life and heavenly life" that requires nourishment.
Worship Service for a Day of Thanksgiving - Psalm 103, Luke 17, Ephesians 5
A sample service of lament from the Calvin Symposium on Worship based on Psalms 42 and 43.
A short service of scripture and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
An worship service of praise shaped in both its content and structure by Psalm 103, acknowledging personal blessings and celebrating God's gracious attributes in the life of a child of God.
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.
This worship service plan for the first Sunday of the year is built around six favorite promises of God, and our trust in Him. The new year is a time to center ourselves in the faithful care of God and position ourselves firmly on his promises.
An index of web resources for planning worship during times of war, as well as a short bibliography.
A Candlelight service plan recalling the appearance of the angels, their song to the shepherds and the shepherds' response as they went to Bethlehem, part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
