https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 10 May 2024 17:58:51 +0000 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:36:39 +0000 The Melodious Part of the Worship Service https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/melodious-part-worship-service Why do we sing in worship services? Why not simply use spoken words? I can think of at least three reasons. Stanley & Monica Groothof https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/melodious-part-worship-service Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:36:39 +0000 Worship Is Like Orange Juice https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-orange-juice Back when I was serving Telkwa CRC, a wise man once told me that worship is like orange juice. The service you attend on Sunday is the concentrate. But you add water so you can experience it all week long. Stanley & Monica Groothof https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/worship-orange-juice Mon, 25 Apr 2016 14:43:23 +0000 Favorite Hymns I Don't Want to Forget https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/favorite-hymns-i-dont-want-forget I think Lift Up Your Hearts is outstanding. It has become my primary hymnal, the first one I turn to for planning worship. Stanley & Monica Groothof https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/favorite-hymns-i-dont-want-forget Mon, 25 Aug 2014 21:13:38 +0000 Not the Complaints Department https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/not-complaints-department A while ago, I was in a meeting where a couple concerns were raised about the worship service that past Sunday. Stanley & Monica Groothof https://network.crcna.org/topic/worship/general-worship/not-complaints-department Mon, 28 Oct 2013 18:34:35 +0000