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Worship Responses to the Tsunami

A list of thoughts, suggestions and resources compiled in response to the tsunami tragedy of 2004--these are posted in the hope they will guide you in crafting some manner in which your group or congregation can appropriately respond to such events in worship.

June 1, 2005 | 7 min read
Beatitudes Series: Blessed Are the Pure in Heart - Psalm 73, Matthew 5, Luke 19

A service plan focused on the Beatitudes which are the blessings listed by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This is the blessing on the pure in heart in a series on the Beatitudes.

June 1, 2005 | 1 min read
Beginning a Lenten Journey - Psalm 1

A service plan for Lent focused on Psalm 1, which reminds us that life is a journey with two possible paths; one path brings happiness, but the other path brings tragedy. This is part of a Lenten series on the Psalms.

June 1, 2005 | 27 min read

Come to Me and Rest - Psalm 23, Matthew 11

A service plan for Lent focused on the message of rest, renewal and restoration in Psalm 23 and also being conscious of the restlessness and agitation that so often mark our lives. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."

June 1, 2005 | 8 min read
Covered Sins - Psalm 32

A service plan for Lent focused on Psalm 32, which expresses guilt, humble confession, and the peace of being forgiven in a Lenten series on the Psalms.

June 1, 2005 | 25 min read

Services for Ordination and Installation

Here are several worship service plans for ordination and installation services. You will find many ideas here that will aid you in making this worship event inspiring and challenging as well as one that will reflect the honor of Christian ministry and bring glory to God.

June 1, 2005 | 14 min read
Radical Surgery - Matthew 18

A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent focused on listening well, examining Jesus' teachings carefully, and gaining a more complete understanding of the life of discipleship.

June 1, 2005 | 6 min read

The Immeasurable Riches of God's Grace - Reformation Day - Ephesians 1-3

A service of worship for Reformation Day Sunday, focusing on the richness of God's grace in Jesus Christ.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
Therefore: The Big Word in Christian Living - Romans 12, HCLD 32

A service plan focused on the need and motive for grateful obedience on the part of those who have come to know God's grace in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.

June 1, 2005 | 10 min read