Do Not Fear the Valley - Psalm 23, Luke 8, John 20
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."
Growing With Peter Series: When Faith Takes Risks - Matthew 14
A service plan in a Lenten series focused on drawing close to Christ, who gives us courage to step out of our comfort zones.
Faith-Given and Fed - Matthew 16, Romans 10, HCLD 25
The second service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the life of faith that uniquely provides the identity of the Christian Church. The life of faith is dynamic and subject to many experiences and influences.
Prayer in Response to Hurrican Katrina
A sample prayer in written response to Hurricane Katrina, to be adapted or used for reflection.
The Honor of Contentment - Luke 12, 1 Timothy 6, HCLD 44
A service plan focused on the need for us to find contentment with what we have as the antidote to greed, envy, and coveting in a series on the Ten Commandments, as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Let Scripture Speak - John 10
A service plan for October leading up to Reformation Day focused on the authority of Scripture as a guide for believing and living in a four-week series on truths from the Reformation.
A Service of Confession and Renewal
An introduction to the service of confession in Christian Worship.
14,000 Things to Be Happy About
Worship Service for a Day of Thanksgiving - Psalm 103, Luke 17, Ephesians 5
Divine Glory: The Cruciform Glory - 2 Corinthians 4
An order of worship planned around 2 Corinthians 4, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. Includes video clips.
The Forgiveness Matter - Psalm 32, Matthew 6, HCLD 51
A service plan from the Lord's Prayer focused on the forgiveness we receive and extend to others in a series on prayer as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
Why This Waste? - Mark 14
A service plan for the first Sunday of Lent planned around Mark 14:4. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
Held By God's Big Arms: A Service of Remembrance - Deuteronomy 33
A worship service plan for transitioning to a new year, focusing on the passage of time, taking note of the fact that all time is a gift from our eternal God, that the unwrapping of our "times" includes both joys and sorrows, and that the faithfulness of God provides our strength and hope.