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We need a new perspective, a way of conceptualizing our roles as worship leaders that will sustain our day-to-day work in our congregations.
It feels off to hear a song about suffering-with upbeat rhythms and in a major key. Other new songs use mixed metaphors or trite emotionalisms. That's why choral directors search for anthems that make a meaningful match between words and music. A feature story exploring fitting texts to tunes in choral anthems.
An introduction to Lent and comprehensive guide to Lenten planning.
The book "Designing Worship Together" shows how to involve more people in worship planning so that congregations pour their hearts into worship. A feature story on how to plan worship as a team.
A variety of ideas to help plan for Thanksgiving services.
Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'."
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on Isaiah 60, Matthew 2 and John 8. We come to worship the Christ who brings his light into the darkness of this world. "
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on John 8.
Some helpful suggestions for preparing as a family for corporate worship so that each member feels welcome and involved.
The purpose of this Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service is to reflect deeply on the sufferings and death of Christ for us and our salvation, and then commemorates the death of Christ at the Lord's Table.
A weekday chapel service plan to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas based on Luke 2.
A service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on 1 Kings 3 intended to honor those who are graduating, giving encouragement to them from God's Word, and praying for God's blessing on them.
