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A sample prayer in written response to Hurricane Katrina, to be adapted or used for reflection.
A service plan focused on Philippians 4 and the assurance and peace we can have in times when life requires great strength and courage. This is part of a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible."
The third service plan in a Pentecost series, centered on the meaning of the sacrament of baptism and the importance of remembering this event.
A sample church anniversary service based on Psalm 78. The service includes a rehearsal of the story, a recollection and reminder of God's guidance, expressions of thanks and praise, and a commitment to continue faithfully into the future.
Helpful suggestions and ideas for planning ahead for worship during Advent.
The second service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This service focuses on the specific ministry of the Holy Spirit to give power to the church and thrust it into mission to the world.
A worship service intended to mark the significance of the Protestant Reformation, aiding worshipers to claim the legacy of the Reformed faith and stirring them to give all glory to God for salvation.
A service plan focused on the honor and obedience in truth-telling and the danger of lying in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
A service plan for the third Sunday of Lent planned around Mark 14:37. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
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.
A service plan focusing on Lord's Days 2 and 3 of the Heidelberg Catechism with the seriousness of our sin and a call to confession in a series on the Heidelberg Catechism.
A service plan for Lent from Psalm 116 focused on praising the Lord for his deliverance from death in a Lenten series on the Psalms.
