Here Comes God! - Micah 1
An Advent service plan focused on introducing the book of Micah with not only the judgment, but also the hope and grace pronounced by Micah, which we are reminded of during Advent. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
June 1, 2005
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11 min read
The Church - Bigger Than All of Us
The first service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the statement in the Apostles' Creed concerning the "holy catholic church, the communion of saints" based on Acts 2 and Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
God's Countercultural Invitation to Sabbath Rest
Do you use the words busy, tired, and stressed more than the words peace, rest, and refreshed? If so, Dorothy Bass invites you to receive God's gift of Sabbath. A feature story exploring the need for a Sabbath.
May 13, 2005
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8 min read
Getting to Know Each Other: Pastors from two denominations share stories
Christians sometimes think they must water down their identities to find common ground with people from different Christian traditions. Eleazar Merriweather and John Witvliet offer a refreshing alternative. A feature story exploring relationships between denominations.
April 15, 2005
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12 min read
Seven Ideas for Helping Worshipers Experience Communion More Deeply
Your leeway in celebrating the Lord's Supper will depend on your tradition's liturgical stipulations, doctrines, theology, or church architecture. But chances are that some of these ideas will fit your situation.
April 1, 2005
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2 min read
Rejoicing at the Lord's Supper
Eucharist, communion, table fellowship. Whatever you call this celebration, ask yourself this: Are you receiving all Christ offers through this meal? A feature story exploring the Lord's Supper.
April 1, 2005
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7 min read
What is Vital Worship?
A summary of the meanings and implications of vital worship.
March 3, 2005
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3 min read
Choral Anthems: Fitting great texts to wonderful tunes
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.
February 4, 2005
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8 min read
Japanese Church Music: Reaching back and reaching forward
After the first Catholic missionaries visited Japan in 1549, many people became Christians. But less than a century later, Japan expelled all missionaries and priests, banned Christianity, and cut off cultural contact with former trading partners.
January 7, 2005
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3 min read
Reformed Churches Worldwide: A common heritage
The heart of Christian worship remains the same, whether you worship in Ghana, Mexico, China, or Japan, according to worship music expert Emily Brink. A feature story exploring the reformed church around the world.
January 7, 2005
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11 min read
Angela Taylor Perry - Graphic Design
A biography of graphic artist Angela Taylor Perry.
June 16, 2004
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1 min read
Create Worship Renewal, Not Worship War: Six tips on how to talk about worship
Eighteen people. Umpteen differences. For three years, these Protestant Christians talked through worship war tensions to create a book together. A feature story about the genesis of "Discerning the Spirits."
June 11, 2004
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8 min read
