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Webinar: Planning for Lent and Easter
A roundtable webinar containing many practical ideas for Lent and Easter worship.
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January 2, 2019
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The Sounds of the Worship
Worship in multiple languages can unite, not divide, us when we appreciate the beauty of the expression of the sounds of our faith in one God.
November 7, 2018
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Worship Songs: Current Favorites?
What worship songs have been inspiring you lately? Would you be willing to share one or two of your current favorites?
March 7, 2018
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Webinar Recording on Preparing and Leading Worship
In this new webinar, worship leader and musician Ruth Ann Schuringa lists important goals and skills for the worship leader who is preparing and leading worship.
December 1, 2016
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Advent Worship: Prayer for Syria
Our fellow Christians in Syria, Lebanon, and Germany share this Advent Liturgy and urge us to join them in worship and prayer for peace for Syria.
November 28, 2016
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Songs for Profession of Faith
We asked worship leaders and pastors for songs used in worship for Profession of Faith and their responses are found in the attached list.
October 27, 2016
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Pre-Election Day Worship
For those who live in the U.S., election day is quickly approaching. Attached are worship services from two churches that will focus on the election with prayers, scriptures, and songs.
September 25, 2016
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World Communion Sunday Worship Planning Resources
World Communion Sunday is October 2! Attached to this post you'll find prayers, litanies, and much more to use or adapt for your worship setting.
July 28, 2016
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Preparing for Worship in a Crisis
It happens all too often. . . an act of violence and terror strikes a community and the mayor calls the community to prayer. So who plans the service? This is something worth thinking about proactively.
July 18, 2016
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5 Steps + 5 Results = Worship Team Ministry
Wise is the worship leader who plans ahead! This may not be a proverb in the Bible, but it's true. I wanted to share five worship planning things I do to prepare before the ministry season even begins.
June 22, 2016
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Synod 2016 Worship Service Outlines: Now Available to Use
Did you catch worship during Synod 2016? It was a Spirit-led time! And good news, the outlines for these morning worship services are now available to use in your own worship planning.
April 25, 2016
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God's Big Story in Worship
Are you looking for a fresh idea for planning worship? If the answer is "Yes!", consider a service of scripture and song that celebrates the “Whole Story of God, from Creation to New Creation”.
November 16, 2015
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Thinking About Projecting? Here Are 5 Things to Consider
Is your church considering adding a screen and projector? Here are 5 things to consider before moving forward.
October 20, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: Living Water
Living Water CRC is a dynamic new ministry meeting across the street from Calvin College, led by Pastor Josiah Chung. If you have the opportunity, be sure to check out this welcoming church!
September 14, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: Singing the Psalms
Pastor Dave's focus for the summer months at Princeton CRC in Kentwood, MI, was Singing the Psalms. This provided the perfect opportunity to plan an afternoon worship service!
September 9, 2015
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In Support of Worship Leaders, Worship Planners, and Music Directors
We're starting a new season of ministry. Take a deep breath...are you feeling the need for peer support? If so, join other worship leaders, worship pastors, and music directors to talk about worship!
September 3, 2015
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Simple Percussion Instruments for Worship
What light and effective percussion instruments are a good option for churches to purchase? What percussion instruments would be good for kids? Let's dive into these questions together!
August 13, 2015
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Worship Spotlight: What a Mighty God We Serve!
Young and old enjoyed the freedom to sit, to stand, to kneel at the altar, to dance, wave flags, or to stay in the pew. And then a holy moment broke out...
August 10, 2015
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Teach Them to Your Children...
And so as she preached God’s words from Deuteronomy 6 instructing parents, families, and the faith community to pass on the words and stories of God, the children were also present.
July 24, 2015
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Streaming & Podcasting Your Worship Service
Do you stream or podcast your worship service? Do you watch other services to get inspiration and be exposed to new ideas? Keep reading to find out more details, including what is legal.
April 7, 2015
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We All Need a Stop Day!
For those who work in the church, Sunday is a work day. It’s a high calling, it is kingdom work. But if you don’t get a Sabbath – a true rest day – even church work will drain your soul.
December 17, 2014
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Lucky Christmas!
I was in China during the holiday season, and I saw a marquee that said in English, “Lucky Christmas!” How about us? Do we believe in the coming of Christ because of what God can do for us – bring joy, peace, happiness, love?
November 14, 2014
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Enduring Songs - What Connects Them?
I’ve been thinking lately about what makes a hymn or worship song last. What makes it enduring and grab people’s hearts and minds over time and even generations?
February 26, 2014
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Copyrights and Worship
This webinar will provide important information for worship leaders, committees, pastors, and musicians regarding copyrights, specifically related to worship.
January 11, 2010
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Copyright Info - Clearing Up the Confusion (Maybe!)
Churches are constantly navigating the copyright maze when they use music, other print resources, and videos. Each medium has slightly different laws regulating it. Here is some information to help you.