Planning Ahead for Advent
Helpful suggestions and ideas for planning ahead for worship during Advent.
With Every Good Thing Series - Approach with Boldness - Hebrews 4
An order of worship planned around Hebrews 4-5, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ. The second of a six-part series on the book of Hebrews from the 2008 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ. These services are designed to rejuvenate the vigor of the faithful by returning us to our first love: our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ.
Why Should I Work So Hard? - Colossians 3
A Labor Day service plan focused on hearing and responding to God's call to service in our daily work in obedience to God. This is part of a series addressing life's toughest questions for Christians.
Thrust into Mission - Acts 1, 2
The second service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This service focuses on the specific ministry of the Holy Spirit to give power to the church and thrust it into mission to the world.
With Every Good Thing Series - Yet at Present - Hebrews 2
An order of worship planned around Hebrews 2, originally held at the Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ. The first of a six-part series on the book of Hebrews from the 2008 Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ. These services are designed to rejuvenate the vigor of the faithful by returning us to our first love: our wonderful Savior Jesus Christ.
God's Good Tidings - Isaiah 40
A service plan for the fourth Sunday of Advent or Christmas Eve planned around Isaiah 40:9. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
Voicing God's Psalms: How to hear God talking, live, to anyone who will listen
Calvin Seerveld says that Christians take the Psalms for granted. He urges believers to fall in love again with the Psalter. A feature story exploring the importance of the Psalms.
Planning and Leading 91ÁÔÆæ as a Pastoral Task
We need a new perspective, a way of conceptualizing our roles as worship leaders that will sustain our day-to-day work in our congregations.
Choral Anthems: Fitting great texts to wonderful tunes
It feels off to hear a song about suffering-with upbeat rhythms and in a major key. Other new songs use mixed metaphors or trite emotionalisms. That's why choral directors search for anthems that make a meaningful match between words and music. A feature story exploring fitting texts to tunes in choral anthems.
Lent Planning Guide
An introduction to Lent and comprehensive guide to Lenten planning.
Designing 91ÁÔÆæ Together: Advice that really works
The book "Designing 91ÁÔÆæ Together" shows how to involve more people in worship planning so that congregations pour their hearts into worship. A feature story on how to plan worship as a team.
Thanksgiving 91ÁÔÆæ
A variety of ideas to help plan for Thanksgiving services.