Janette Roeda - Pen and Ink Calligraphy
A biography of artist Janette Roeda and her work with pen and ink calligraphy.
From Fear to Faith
A weekday chapel service focusing on the transformation of fear into faith.
Preparing to Go Out to Serve
Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'."
Children's Messages
An article on how to effectively deliver children's messages week after week.
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Notes 2004
Introductions and suggested resources for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.
The Disciples Had Breakfast with Him - Second Sunday After Easter - John 21
A worship service based on John 21 for the second Sunday after Easter. Jesus' post-resurrection appearances offer the disciples a renewed call to follow and serve him.
Look Around as You Pray - Third Sunday of Easter - Psalm 104
A service for the third Sunday of the Easter season intended to be a service of prayer for the new growing season and for the welfare of the nation.
Christ Has Died, Christ Has Risen, Christ Will Come Again
An Easter service: Proclaiming the Gospel through the Heritage of African American Prayer and Song.
A Symphony of Service: A Celebration of Our Ministries - Seventh Sunday of Easter - 1 Corinthians 12
A service for the seventh Sunday of the Easter season focusing on giving thanks for the use of gifts and abilities that have made the ministry of the congregation possible during the past season of Easter.
The Chapter of a Great Lord - The Ascension of Christ Sunday - Revelation 1
A worship service for Ascension Sunday based on Revelation 1. The entire structure of the worship service is derived from the structure of the passage/chapter of Scripture that is in focus.
Church in Nursing Homes: Developing a Worship Ministry
We never outlive our need to grow spiritually and be part of a worshiping community. So how can we do "church" in nursing homes more effectively? This article focuses on developing a gift-based ministry and creating a worshipful environment.
The Paradox of Christmas (worship order)
A weekday chapel service plan for the season of Christmas with the full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.