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A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the names given to God the Son and what these tells us about his nature and identity in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Planning summer worship can be seen as a challenge or an opportunity. Here's an index of resources and ideas for planning worship in July and August.
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer teaching that praying is for those who have come to know God as Father in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
A service plan focused on the Beatitudes and the blessing on those who hunger and thirst for righteousness in a series on the Beatitudes.
A worship service plan flowing from the statement that Christian faith "can be found in the deepest despair and at the greatest joy." Habakkuk reminds us that true faith does not ignore life's problems, but meets them head on.
A service plan for Easter celebrating the resurrection of Christ as it is predicted in the final word of Psalm 23: "forever"! Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."
The fourth service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This worship service has two emphases: the Holy Spirit's work is to provide and empower leaders for the church. As an expression of this work, the ordination of office-bearers is also included in this service.
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the Trinity and the way the Trinity functions together to care for the children of God. This service begins a 12-part series of sermons focused on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
The fifth service plan in a series entitled "Chapters of Life." This services focuses on the transition that takes place when the children are gone and the "nest is empty."
A Candlelight service plan recalling the appearance of the angels, their song to the shepherds and the shepherds' response as they went to Bethlehem, part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
A service plan focused on how to respect, honor and obey those who are given authority over us in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
A service plan for Lent of quiet reflection on the care of Jesus our Good Shepherd. Such quiet and deep reflection is intended to stir deep devotion. Part of a Lenten series focused on "Walking with God through Psalm 23."
