Preparing to Go Out to Serve
Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'."
Epiphany Sunday - Isaiah 60, Matthew 2, John 8
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. "
Christ Is the Light of the World - Epiphany Sunday - John 8
A service for Epiphany Sunday based on John 8.
Suggestions to help the whole family worship on Sunday
Some helpful suggestions for preparing as a family for corporate worship so that each member feels welcome and involved.
A Service of Tenebrae - Maundy Thursday/Good Friday - Luke 22, Mark 15
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.
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come - Christmas Celebration based on Luke 2
A weekday chapel service plan to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas based on Luke 2.
What Are You Looking For - Fifth Sunday of Easter - 1 Kings 3 (Commissioning Graduates)
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.
What a Welcome! - First Sunday of Epiphany - Luke 2
A service for Epiphany focusing on the presentation of Jesus in the Temple, Luke 2:22-40.
Silence's Scintillating Divine Speech
Silence in worship aids our recollection, meditation, and our praise. Since silence is so rare in our noisy culture, worship can help us recover silence as sacred.
My Light and My Salvation - Epiphany Sunday - Psalm 27
A service for Epiphany Sunday built around Psalm 27, which declares that the Lord is our light and our salvation.
Jesus Is Coming! (Advent)
A short weekday or chapel service for the season of Advent
Paschal Mystery
In worship, especially in the sacraments, we make Christ's paschal mystery present in the here and now; we do the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and we are transformed into being more perfect members of Christ's body.