With You Always - John 12
An order of worship planned around John 12:12-26, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on Worship. This service included a wordless drama performed by the Christian Learning Center.
June 1, 2005
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3 min read
Worship Service: A Dear Daughter - Luke 8
A service plan for Eastertide focused on the work of Jesus in raising Jairus' daughter in an Eastertide series focusing on Bible stories that occurred before Christ's resurrection but which shed light on how we should live after his resurrection.
June 1, 2005
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10 min read
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Tragedy
A list of songs to consider for worship services in times of hardship and tragedy. These songs range from prayers and pleas for help to cries of pain and lament.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Why Isn't My Christian Life More Dynamic? - John 11, 1 Corinthians 3
A service plan focused on the desire for greater strength, power and joy in the Christian life in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith.
June 1, 2005
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8 min read
Growing With Peter Series: On the Mountain with Jesus - Matthew 17
A service plan in a Lenten series on the transfiguration of Jesus and what impact that had on Peter.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
Prayer for Iraq and the World
This prayer was offered in a service of prayer held in the Calvin College Chapel on March 12, 2003, and can be adapted for use during a time of war.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
Who Comes to the Table - 1 Corinthians 10, HCLD 30
The sixth service plan in a Pentecost series. Last week's service included preparation to come to the Table; this week's service includes the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
June 1, 2005
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9 min read
The Gift of Patience - Romans 8
A service plan in an Advent series in preparation for Christmas focused on the gift of patience and waiting for the coming of Christ.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
Fleming Rutledge: Proclaiming God's mighty Word
Do you believe God has a special task for American Christians? Fleming Rutledge does. But she thinks evangelical Christians won't understand that task unless they return to the Bible and talk with each other. A feature story exploring the ways to proclaim God's almighty word.
May 27, 2005
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13 min read
God's Countercultural Invitation to Sabbath Rest
Do you use the words busy, tired, and stressed more than the words peace, rest, and refreshed? If so, Dorothy Bass invites you to receive God's gift of Sabbath. A feature story exploring the need for a Sabbath.
May 13, 2005
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8 min read
Hymn Writing Is Alive and Well
If you think hymns are so last century, and praise songs are totally where it's at now, Carl P. Daw, Jr. begs to differ. A feature story exploring how hymn writing is alive and well today.
April 30, 2005
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8 min read
Fourteen Tips to Consider Before You Try Writing a Hymn Text
In his lectures and seminars on hymn writing, Carl P. Daw, Jr., executive director of The Hymn Society in the U.S. and Canada, offers these tips for beginners.
April 30, 2005
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5 min read
