History

The Church's Hebrew Heritage and Christian 91ÁÔÆæ

An index of resources for reflection on Old Testament worship practices. Israel's worship in the Old Testament is the liturgical heritage of all Christian worshipers.

June 1, 2005 | 1 min read
Celebrating the Old Testament Feasts in Christian 91ÁÔÆæ ("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 91ÁÔÆæ.

June 1, 2005 | 2 min read
We Live by Faith - Romans 1

A service plan for October leading up to Reformation Day focused on the truth that we are saved by faith alone and we are called to live by faith in a four-week series on truths from the Reformation.

June 1, 2005 | 9 min read

The Immeasurable Riches of God's Grace - Reformation Day - Ephesians 1-3

A service of worship for Reformation Day Sunday, focusing on the richness of God's grace in Jesus Christ.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
The Church That Troubles - Acts 17

A worship service plan focusing on the challenge for the Christian church to be a redemptive tool in the hand of the risen Christ. 91ÁÔÆæers will hear how the early church was obedient to Christ's call and be faced with the challenge to do the same.

June 1, 2005 | 11 min read
The Church - Bigger Than All of Us

The first service plan in a Pentecost series, focusing on the statement in the Apostles' Creed concerning the "holy catholic church, the communion of saints" based on Acts 2 and Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 2.

June 1, 2005 | 12 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 | 7 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 | 5 min read
Mission as Submission to the Trinity - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Psalm 31, Acts 7

A worship service for the fifth Sunday of the Easter season based on Psalm 31 and Acts 7--the story of the death of Stephen, demonstrating both the developmental and dynamic aspects of the early church.

June 1, 2004 | 6 min read

A Precious Feast, a Tangled Web: A Case for Welcoming Children at the Table

An article outlining several arguments for including children at the Lord's Supper in the Christian Reformed Church, including questions for discussion.

June 1, 2004 | 8 min read