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Multigenerational, Multicultural Worship: Stories Of Renewal From Worship Renewal Grand Recipients Handout, Betty Grit Jan 2013

Multigenerational, Multicultural Worship: Stories Of Renewal From Worship Renewal Grand Recipients Handout, Betty Grit

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When people of all ages and cultures are invited to bring their gifts to plan and lead worship through music, spoken word and the arts, transformation begins. Leaders from diverse congregations will offer practical ideas that have engaged people of various ages and cultures and tell us what they have learned.


Dramatic Presentation Of The Sermon On The Mount, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Randall Buursma Jan 2013

Dramatic Presentation Of The Sermon On The Mount, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Randall Buursma

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Led by Randy Buursma and drama team from First Christian Reformed Church.


Inviting Children To The Table, Jill Friend, Syd Hielema, Patricia Nederveld, David Schuringa, Howard Vanderwell Jan 2013

Inviting Children To The Table, Jill Friend, Syd Hielema, Patricia Nederveld, David Schuringa, Howard Vanderwell

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Many Christian traditions are exploring ways to strengthen children’s faith development through participation in the Lord’s Supper. This session, led by members of the Christian Reformed Faith Formation Committee, will explore their approaches and will provide guidance and resources for congregational leaders who seek to have the sacraments be more richly nourishing to young and old.


Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Marva Dawn, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Kathy Smith, John Ferguson, Julia Start Fletcher Jan 2013

Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Marva Dawn, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Kathy Smith, John Ferguson, Julia Start Fletcher

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Worship service based on Matthew 5:1-12 with Marva Dawn preaching.


In Christ There Is No East Or West, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Jaewoo Kim, Kit Ying Law, I-To Loh, Swee Hong Lim, Joel Navarro, Kai Ton Chau Jan 2013

In Christ There Is No East Or West, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Jaewoo Kim, Kit Ying Law, I-To Loh, Swee Hong Lim, Joel Navarro, Kai Ton Chau

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A vesper service on the theme of "In Christ There Is No East or West," led by Kit Ying Law (Hong Kong), I-to Loh (Taiwan), Swee Hong Lim (Singapore), Joel Navarro (Philippines), and the choir of Kuyper College, Kai Ton Chau, director.


Revealing God’S Word Through Dramatic Presentations Of Scripture, Randall Buursma, Todd Farley Jan 2013

Revealing God’S Word Through Dramatic Presentations Of Scripture, Randall Buursma, Todd Farley

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God reveals himself through his Word; are there ways to present God’s Word in worship that also contribute to God’s revelation? We will explore varied dramatic ways of presenting Scripture using passages from the Sermon on the Mount, showing how one congregation spent several weeks this past fall in a series on Matthew 5-7, exploring the meaning of the text and creating ways to present these words in worship under the leadership of their pastor and coach. Participants will actively engage in these approaches and develop strategies to consider ways they could implement a similar approach in their own congregations.


The Sermon On The Mount: Preaching, Teaching, And Living In Righteousness, Kenneth E. Bailey, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Christine Pohl Jan 2013

The Sermon On The Mount: Preaching, Teaching, And Living In Righteousness, Kenneth E. Bailey, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Christine Pohl

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Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount contains some of the most famous verses in Scripture. Even people without a Bible have heard of the golden rule, the Lord’s Prayer, and, possibly, the Beatitudes. Even libertines quote one verse from the Sermon: “Do not judge, or you too will be judged.” But the Sermon on the Mount yields its greatest riches when good scholars and teachers dig them up for us and help us estimate their value. Kenneth E. Bailey and Christine Pohl are excellent diggers and their seminar will help participants to understand themes from the Sermon and to consider their …


Learning To Lead Worship Through Mentored Experiences, Paul Ryan Jan 2013

Learning To Lead Worship Through Mentored Experiences, Paul Ryan

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Leading worship is so often a skill learned on the go. Classroom instruction is significant, while a great deal of learning also takes place through regular practice and reflection. We’ll explore the ins & outs of learning to plan and lead worship through mentored experiences which develop habits of ongoing learning and growth in worship leadership. Come, both experienced leaders and those learning the nuts & bolts of worship leadership, to an interactive exploration of mentored learning.


Program Book, Calvin Symposium On Worship Jan 2013

Program Book, Calvin Symposium On Worship

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Program book for the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.


Psalm 103 - Abounding In Steadfast Love, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Thomas Long, Martha Moore-Keish, Stanley Mast, Alice Parker, Carlos Colón, Larry Visser, Julia Start Fletcher Jan 2012

Psalm 103 - Abounding In Steadfast Love, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Thomas Long, Martha Moore-Keish, Stanley Mast, Alice Parker, Carlos Colón, Larry Visser, Julia Start Fletcher

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A Service of Word and Table based on Psalm 103 with Thomas Long preaching.


The Non-Verbal Languages Of Worship, Don E. Saliers Jan 2012

The Non-Verbal Languages Of Worship, Don E. Saliers

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This workshop will explore the ways in which sight, sound, taste, touch, gesture and movement animate the essentials of Christian worship. In particular we will examine the “synaesthetic” elements of ritual action where our senses “cross-over” and animate one another in the experience of grace in Word and sacrament.


The Strange Silence Of Songs Of Justice In Contemporary Biblical Worship, John L. Bell Jan 2012

The Strange Silence Of Songs Of Justice In Contemporary Biblical Worship, John L. Bell

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The word justice is never far hidden in the vocabulary of the psalmists. Over half the psalms specifically use the word. But in worship today, particularly in the Western church, the word is suspect and politicised. In this workshop we look at how the global church does not share the reservations of the West, and also use examples of psalm settings which celebrate this necessary theme in our praise.


Art As Prayer, Eric Nykamp Jan 2012

Art As Prayer, Eric Nykamp

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Explore non-verbal prayer by learning about how the prayer of the eye (perception), the prayer of the hand (expression), and the prayer of the moment (the dialogue with materials) allow us to commune more deeply with God.


Drum Circle Worship, Eric Nykamp Jan 2012

Drum Circle Worship, Eric Nykamp

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This hands-on presentation explores how facilitated congregational drumming can be used in worship. All who come will be exposed to the basic facilitation techniques and make worship music together in this fun, interactive presentation. No prior drumming experience necessary!


Intentionally Inclusive Worship, Mark Stephenson, Bill Vanden Bosch, Linda Vanden Bosch Jan 2012

Intentionally Inclusive Worship, Mark Stephenson, Bill Vanden Bosch, Linda Vanden Bosch

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When Rev. Bill and Lyn Vanden Bosch came to Oakdale Park Church in Grand Rapids they decided that they would stay long enough for the church to become an inclusive community. They stayed 30 years. They will help participants understand what an intentionally inclusive church looks like. It’s not about creating programs, but creating a mindset which says to each individual, “You belong.” That same mindset avoids paternalism by also telling each person, “You have something to contribute.” Workshop leaders will touch on issues relating to inclusiveness and worship, pastoral care, outreach, and fellowship.


Why Is It So Hard To Preach About Money, Craig Satterlee Jan 2012

Why Is It So Hard To Preach About Money, Craig Satterlee

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Putting the “M” word back into stewardship, we celebrate giving money in response to an explicit proclamation of the Gospel. This workshop’s goal is to encourage and equip pastors to preach both stewardship sermons and the topic of money as it is found in Scripture.


Psalms For All Seasons: A Festival Of Singing, Martin Tel Jan 2012

Psalms For All Seasons: A Festival Of Singing, Martin Tel

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An evening celebrating the release of this major collection that holds promise to bring the psalms into the heart of worship. Together we will explore the full spectrum of singing the psalms crossing boundaries of time and tradition. This festival is free and open to the public.


Jazz Vespers: Playing In Tongues, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Gillian Grannum Jan 2012

Jazz Vespers: Playing In Tongues, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Gillian Grannum

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A Jazz Vesper/Prayer Service led by Gillian Grannum


Psalm 113 - Exalted Over All The Nations, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Anne Zaki, John L. Bell, Julia Start Fletcher, Psalm Project Jan 2012

Psalm 113 - Exalted Over All The Nations, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Anne Zaki, John L. Bell, Julia Start Fletcher, Psalm Project

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A worship service based on Psalm 113 - Exalted over all the nations, with Anne Zaki preaching.


The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Celebration Of Psalm 23, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, John Bell Jan 2012

The Lord Is My Shepherd: A Celebration Of Psalm 23, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, John Bell

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Vesper/Prayer Service based on Psalm 23 led by John Bell


Psalm 1 - Jesus Knows The Way Of The Righteous, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Mary Hulst, Paul Ryan Jan 2012

Psalm 1 - Jesus Knows The Way Of The Righteous, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Mary Hulst, Paul Ryan

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A worship service based on Psalm 1 - Jesus Knows the Way of the Righteous, with Pastor Mary Hulst preaching. This service is modeled after the Sunday evening student-led worship service at Calvin College called LOFT (Living Our Faith Together). LOFT services follow the movements of praise, confession and assurance, intercession, listening to God’s Word, and responding with acts of dedication and faith. The pattern is consistent from week to week but is often experienced as a time of free-flowing worship that makes use of visual art, dramatic readings, dance, prayer, and music from a variety of sources and in …


Psalm 8 - Who Are You? Who Are We?, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Mark Labberton, Aminah Bradford, Isaac Wardell Jan 2012

Psalm 8 - Who Are You? Who Are We?, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Mark Labberton, Aminah Bradford, Isaac Wardell

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A worship service based on Psalm 8 - Who are you? Who are we? with Mark Labberton preaching.


Psalm 13 - How Long?, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Frank Thomas, Bennett Samuel, Friends Of The Groom, Tom Long, Laura De Jong, Sandra Mccracken Jan 2012

Psalm 13 - How Long?, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Frank Thomas, Bennett Samuel, Friends Of The Groom, Tom Long, Laura De Jong, Sandra Mccracken

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A worship service based on Psalm 13 - How Long? with Frank Thomas preaching.


Vesper: A Celebration Of The Light Of Christ, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Friends Of The Groom Jan 2012

Vesper: A Celebration Of The Light Of Christ, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Friends Of The Groom

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A Vesper/Prayer Service led by the theater company Friends of the Groom


Calligraphy: Developing Word Pictures From The Psalms, Timothy R. Botts, Betsy Steele Halstead Jan 2012

Calligraphy: Developing Word Pictures From The Psalms, Timothy R. Botts, Betsy Steele Halstead

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We will begin by learning the ancient style of lettering called “uncial” as a basis for your expression of a psalm. The creative process will be explored through analysis of the grammatical structure along with miming and paraphrasing the text. Design principles such as size, contrast, use of color, repetition, letterpath and letterspacing will all be explored to give you the tools for making your own word picture in the form of a small scroll. Tim will also show some of his own work in the psalms to illustrate some of these principles. All supplies for the class will be …


The Pastoral Resources Of The Psalms, John L. Bell, Emily R. Brink Jan 2012

The Pastoral Resources Of The Psalms, John L. Bell, Emily R. Brink

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For many traditions, the Psalms are primarily one of the sine qua nons of Sunday worship, whether sung metrically like hymns in the Reformed tradition, or slotted between the Hebrew Scriptures and New Testament reading as in Roman Catholic and Episcopal traditions. But to harness their use solely or primarily for liturgical purposes is almost to deny their origin as songs which spoke to God from particular experiences of delight, triumph, loss, depression or a hundred other emotions. Drawing on the breadth of expression in the Psalms, we will identify how in private pastoral encounters as in public worship arenas …


Taize Vespers: A Journey Of Praise And Prayer, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Philip Chan, Yvette Lau Jan 2012

Taize Vespers: A Journey Of Praise And Prayer, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Philip Chan, Yvette Lau

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Taizé Vesper/Prayer Service led by Philip Chan and Yvette Lau


To See Thee More Clearly, Timothy R. Botts Jan 2012

To See Thee More Clearly, Timothy R. Botts

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Timothy Botts will show some of his work in Scripture and explain his creative process for each of them. He will also make a large word picture of a Scripture to illustrate this method of visual meditation. After reviewing basic design principles, you will have a chance to make your own word picture using your own handwriting and printscript with simple art supplies (which will be provided).


Program Book, Calvin Symposium On Worship Jan 2012

Program Book, Calvin Symposium On Worship

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Program book for the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship.


Symposium 2012 Postcard, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship Jan 2012

Symposium 2012 Postcard, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Advertising postcard for the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship.