The Song of a Brother and a Sister - Exodus 15
A service plan remembering Moses, Miriam and the people of Israel and giving praise and thanks to God for his miraculous delivery through the Red Sea. The spirit is thankful celebration for God's actions on our behalf. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
June 1, 2005
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10 min read
Divine Glory: A Song Worth Singing/Show Us Your Glory - Revelation 5 (sympos 07)
A service adapted from one prepared by Brother Max Thurian of the Community of Taizé. The liturgy draws from various Christian traditions, in order to express the faith held in common by churches throughout the world.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
Service of Prayer in a Time of War
A service plan for prayer and reflection during a time of war. It is difficult to know what to think during such a time. It is right for the church to gather in prayer and reflection, believing and resting in the belief that our world belongs to God.
June 1, 2005
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4 min read
Jesus Enthroned on High - Sunday Worship
The second Sunday service plan in a series on Hebrews, concentrating on the passages from Hebrews which present Christ as the one who is ascended to heaven and is enthroned at the right hand of God.
June 1, 2005
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4 min read
God Knows Me! - Psalm 139
A worship service plan built around Psalm 139 and focusing on the depth of God's knowledge of us.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
My Refuge and Strength - Psalm 46
A worship service plan shaped by Psalm 46. While much of what we observe around us is marked by uncertainty, we find peace in God's protection. This service aims to draw on God's rest and peace for our soul's nurture.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
Celebrating the Old Testament Feasts in Christian Worship ("More Information")
A pastor's short reflection on a worship renewal project that included celebrating and remembering old testament Hebrew festivals as the liturgical heritage of all Christian Worship.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
From Dust to Kingship - Psalm 2
The final service in a Lenten series for Easter Sunday focused on Psalm 2, a royal psalm, probably composed for the coronation of a king. In the background of this Psalm is the promise of God's future redemption of his people and the coronation of his exalted king.
June 1, 2005
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37 min read
Christian Soul Food - John 6, HCLD 28
The fifth service plan in a Pentecost series including preparation for the Table. Just as we have a physical life that requires constant care and nourishment, so believers also have a "spiritual life and heavenly life" that requires nourishment.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
Worship Service: The Strong Shepherd - Micah 5
An Advent Candlelight service outline focused on Micah's prophecy and our anticipation, awaiting a Messiah who will be our "Strong Shepherd," bring deliverance to his people and establish the eternal reign of God. This is part of a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
The One Who Brings Us to Share in Christ - John 16
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on the work and ministry of the Holy Spirit in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
June 1, 2005
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8 min read
The Faith-Divide - John 3, HCLD 7
A service plan from Lord's Day 7 of the Heidelberg Catechism focused on the importance of true faith, which grafts us into Christ and provides all his benefits for us, part of a series on the Heidelberg Catechism. This service ends in celebration of the Lord's Supper.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
