Upcoming Event
An Application-Based Summer Seminar Directed by Felicia Wu Song
July 21 - 25, 2025
Grand Rapids
,
Michigan
Why Do Good People Suffer? - Job 1, 2
A service plan focused on the question of suffering and the test of faith it often involves in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
Resources for Planning 91ÁÔÆæ Services in a Time of War
An index of web resources for planning worship during times of war, as well as a short bibliography.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Morning Remembrance for September 11
A short service of scripture and lament in response to the tragedy of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
How Do I Handle My Times of Doubt? - Mark 9
A service plan focused on Christians' struggle between certainty and doubt, viewing Christ as the foundation on which our faith rests, in a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
What A Friend We Have in Jesus - Service of Prayer for Healing - Isaiah 61, Matthew 11
This worship service plan of prayer for healing was prepared as a pastoral response to a series of deaths, illnesses, and other traumatic events suffered by a local congregation over a short period of time.
June 1, 2005
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6 min read
Our Joy - Psalms 34, 51, Luke 15
A service plan focused on responses and emotions in worship. Our faith gives us reason for great joy, but we also experience much pain and sorrow in this world. Part of a series of sermons pairing together some of the seemingly irreconcilable paradoxes in the Christian faith.
June 1, 2005
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12 min read
91ÁÔÆæ Service: A Faith that Sighs and Sings - Habakkuk 3
A worship service plan flowing from the statement that Christian faith "can be found in the deepest despair and at the greatest joy." Habakkuk reminds us that true faith does not ignore life's problems, but meets them head on.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
91ÁÔÆæ 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.
June 1, 2005
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7 min read
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.
June 1, 2005
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14 min read
Poem written in response to a Hurricane
A poem written by Marc Nelesen in response to the disaster of Hurricane Katrina. After Hurricane Harvey, it was adapted and used in worship. It can be adapted to be used in response to other natural disasters.
June 1, 2005
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2 min read
Guiding Questions for Planning a Service of 91ÁÔÆæ During a Time of War
Questions to ask for guiding thoughtful worship planning during a time of war.
June 1, 2005
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1 min read
Prayer for the Victims of the Tsunami
A prayer of lament offered in response to the Japanese tsunami tragedy in 2004. It can be adapted for other times of natural disaster.
June 1, 2005
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4 min read