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Letting Shadows Lengthen: New Hymn Texts For Holy Week, Mary Louise Bringle

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Ten "new" texts for Holy Week, including a song in Spanish. All hymns lyrics are listed, as well as the tune to which they are sung (if the sheet music is not also included).

The Glory To Be Revealed, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Ourline of a morning worship service based on Romans 8:18-25 and the theme of "the glory to be revealed."

The Manna Economy, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Ellen Davis

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Outline and video recording of an evening worship service with Ellen Davis preaching on Exodus 16 and "the manna economy" and scripture enacted by Northwestern College theater students.

The Nuts And Bolts Of Worship Planning: A Crash Course In Collected Wisdom From 200 Congregations, John Witvliet

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The goal of what follows is to offer every congregation, every pastor, every worship leader, two or so ideas (o.k., maybe three) that can make your work more joyful, effective, and spiritually edifying... Listen prayerfully, discerningly for what that might be for you in your context...

The Glory Of God And Faithful Worship, John D. Witvliet

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The conference theme of divine glory arises out of the basic conviction that long-term worship renewal is best sustained not merely by attention to technique or style, but rather by attention to the triune God we worship. Indeed, we should worry a lot about the mechanics, style, and techniques of worship, but mostly in terms of how adequate they are to fittingly proclaim and approach this particular God.

Thursday Seminar Schedule For January 25, 2007

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A list of seminars with title, host, location, description, and participants.

Collaboration And Team Building In Worship And Arts Ministries, Norma De Waal Malefyt, John Ferguson, Rory Noland, Robert Nordling, Paul Ryan, Howard Vanderwell

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In this day we will discover how worship and arts ministries thrive in the cradle of collaboration and teams. From conception to realization of a worship service, the Spirit of God unites individuals and groups for creative, thoughtful, and formative experiences. In these moments community is built, character is formed, competency increases, and our unique callings are affirmed. Pastors, musicians, artists, choral directors, worship team leaders, planners, etc.–all who work collaboratively or desire to develop the collaborative potential of their ministries are encouraged to participate in this seminar.

Beholding To Transforming: Beauty And The Arts, Frank Burch Brown, Lisa De Boer, Susan Felch, Linda Witte Henke, Eric O. Jacobsen, Debra Rienstra, Laura Smit, Mark Torgerson

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Two handouts from a seminar on beauty and the arts.

New York artist Mako Fujimura once asked if a tree is more beautiful in full bloom or just as the pedals begin to fall when a breeze passes by.... What does scripture mean when it speaks of beauty? How does this affect our engagement with the arts in worship? Part of our challenge in congregations is that everyone comes to worship with such a different understanding of what is beautiful and how much it really matters. This day will probe how we might more meaningfully convey the "glory of God …

The Environmental Banners And Floral Arrangements In The Fine Arts Center, Chris Stoffel Overvoorde, Toon Overvoorde

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Toon and Chris Stoffel Overvoorde arranged the flowers and designed the banners for the worship services and later led a workshop on how flowers can enrich worship services. These documents are short write ups discussing the significance of the flowers and banners in the Fine Arts Center.

Program Book - 2007 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Program book for the 2007 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including a schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.

Changes In Sessions, Locations, And Presenters, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Half sheet handout listing changes to session, locations, and presenters.

The Glory We See, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Outline of a morning worship about "The Glory We See" with Scott Hoezee preaching on Genesis 12:1-5 and John 1:1-14.

Web Schedule With Session Descriptions, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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A printed copy of the web schedule used for online registration. Includes descriptions of each of the sessions, unlike the printed program book.

With You Always, From John 14:25-31, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on John 14:25-31.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

Vertical Habits: Missional Churches At Worship, John Witvliet

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In this workshop for new and emerging, as well as established and evolving congregations, we explored how new Christians and young children learn to relate to God, and what this teaches us about our practices of weekly congregational worship. The workshop featured insights from a number of congregations involved in a new Vertical Habits program hosted by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

Who You Are Is How You Are Heard: Personality And Personal Ethics In Preaching, Mary Hulst

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The small choices preachers make provide hearers not only with a better understanding of the text, but also with a keen understanding of the preacher. This session invited participants to become self-aware in their own preaching and to improve their "ethics of preaching," or to learn how to listen to the things the preacher isn't saying.

Ephesians: A Model Of Integral (Holistic) Worship, Mariano Avila

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Paul's letter to the Ephesians demonstrates that worship is an excellent way of expressing the deepest theological teachings and also of integrating them to everyday life. Actually, Ephesians shows that life is an act of worship. This session opened up this compelling book not only for preachers and teachers, but for all who long for a deeper biblical perspective on worship.

Includes a recording and handout.

Worship In The Early Church, David Rylaarsdam

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What did worship according to Scripture look like in the first Christian centuries? How did the type of water used in baptism or the shape of the font, for example, proclaim biblical teaching? What was the celebration of the Lord's Supper like? Why was a person's posture during prayer so important? Some of the worship practices of early Christians --100-400 A.D.-- were strikingly different but perhaps more biblical than ours today.

Writing Sermons In An Oral Style, Frederick Dale Bruner, Garth Pauley

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The rhetorician James Winans once wrote, "A speech is not merely an essay standing on its hind legs." Yet many speakers—including preachers—write their messages in a style better suited for reading rather than hearing. To be an effective oral communicator, one must learn to write for the ear, not the eye.

With You Always, From John 12, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on John 12:12-26.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

With You Always, From John 14:1-7, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on John 14:1-7.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

From Passive To Participative Worship, Constance Cherry

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How engaged are the worshipers in your congregation? Do they tend to function as observers or active participants? This session explored how to design worship services that invite dynamic participation.

With You Always, From Exodus 13, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on Exodus 13:17-22.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

Postcard Advertisement - 2006 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Two postcards advertising the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship and encouraging online registration.

With You Always, From Isaiah 43, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on Isaiah 43:1-3.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

Program Book - 2006 Calvin Symposium On Worship: Word, Music, Vision, Action, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Program book for the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship, including the schedule, presenter bios, and practical information.

Worship Book - 2006 Calvin Symposium On Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Worship book for the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship. Includes outlines of six services based on Includes services based on Isaiah 43:1-3, Exodus 13:17-22, Isaiah 41, John 12:12-26, John 14:1-7, and John 14:25-31.

The services follow a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people …

With You Always, From Isaiah 41, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

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Service outline from the 2006 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on Isaiah 41.

Each service in 2006 follows a theme taken from the final words of Jesus to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. The Gospel according to Matthew ends with this promise of Jesus: "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

This promise was not new--Scripture records that promise many times, which is why Jesus used the word "remember." Indeed, every time the people of God gather for worship, we meet to "remember and believe" that God is with us still, in …

Organ Music For Holy Week, Judy Congdon, Robert Glick, Bradley Welch

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Handout for the session "Organ Music for Holy Week," which includes a list of various organ pieces appropriate for suitable for use during Holy Week.

Technology In Worship, John Witvliet

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Handout containing insights from congregational worship leaders on how to use technology in worship.