The Psalm of the Great Surprise - Psalm 8
A service plan in a series called "Great Chapters of the Bible" focused on Psalm 8, the "Psalm of the Great Surprise."
Continuing to Pray - Luke 18, HCLD 45
A service plan focused on the necessity of faithful prayer as demonstrated by "The Parable of the Persistent Widow" in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
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.
Making Music to the Lord: Commissioning of Worship/Music Ministry Staff - Psalm 27
This service plan focuses on the importance of the music ministry in the life of the church and the proper commissioning of those who serve in these ministries.
The Chapter of Great Resources - Philippians 4
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."
Growing With Peter Series: Go Tell Peter! - Mark 16
An Easter service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus and the certain victory we have in him.
Washed People - Romans 6, 1 Corinthians 6, HCLD 26-27
The third service plan in a Pentecost series, centered on the meaning of the sacrament of baptism and the importance of remembering this event.
The Community with a Story of Faithfulness - Celebrating a Congregational Anniversary - Psalm 78
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.
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.
The Honor of Work - Ephesians 4, HCLD 42
A service plan focused on a prohibition against stealing, but with a larger message to live out our gratitude to God and our neighbors by expressing our love through honest and faithful work in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Are You Asleep? - Mark 14
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.
First Sunday of a New Year
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.