Symposium 2013 - Salt and Light
Salt and Light is a worship service from the Calvin Symposium on Christian Worship 2013. The sermon is taken from Matthew 5:13-16.
Symposium 2013 - The Giving of Good Gifts
The Giving of Good Gifts, based on Matthew 7: 7-12, was presented at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 2013. This closing worship service included the celebration of communion with Scott Hoezee, Joyce Borger, and Paul De Vries.
Symposium 2013 - Beatitudes
The Beatitudes based on Matthew 5:1-12 was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship 2013. The liturgy transitions through each "blessed" statement with an Old Testament reading, New Testament reading, and sung prayer.
Symposium 2013 - Not to Worry
Not to Worry, based on Matthew 6: 25-34, was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship. The sermon was preached by Luke Powery.
Sermon on the Mount: Proclaiming Scripture through Drama
2013 Symposium presenter and pastor of First Christian Reformed Church Randy Buursma leads his church drama team in proclaiming scripture in worship.
Symposium 2013 - In Christ there is no East or West
"In Christ there is no East or West" was a vesper service at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Symposium 2013 - Forgiveness
Forgiveness was presented at the Calvin Symposium of Christian Worship. The sermon, entitled "Fighting the Good Fight: God's Rules for Righteous Retaliation", was preached by Carolyn Gordon.
Hospitality as a Central Christian Practice
Hospitality is a way of life, and when we offer hospitality, especially to folks who are usually overlooked or undervalued by the larger society, we make a strong statement about who is valuable and good to be with.
An article about the Ten Core Convictions
An article in Chinese about the Ten Core Convictions
More Context on Christians in Pakistan
Christian faith involves more dangers in Pakistan than in North America or Europe.
Singing the Psalms Creates Christian-Muslim Bonds
God’s Word is alive and active in Pakistan.
Singing the True Story of the Whole World
Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative.