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A Song Worth Singing, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Stephen Breck Reid

Symposium on Worship Archive

Outline and video recording of a communion service with Stephen Breck Reid preaching on Revelation 5 and the theme of "a song worth singing."

Heavenly Harmonies For Worship Team Vocalists, Greg Scheer

Symposium on Worship Archive

Adding vocal harmonies to worship songs can sound lovely, but it is not easy to do well. In this session, worship team leaders and vocalists will learn how to create vocal harmonies for everything from two voices to full choir. Participants will sing and see each example.

Ministry Among Those Who Live With Disabilities: Disability As An Issue Of Faith And Hope, Joan Cornelison

Symposium on Worship Archive

An estimated 80% of families affected by disability do not attend church even though many wish they could. 8.1% of persons with disabilities seek pastoral care compared to only 4.0% of those without disabilities. 8 out of 10 people with and without disabilities consider their faith to be important to them; with approximately 65% saying their religious faith is very important. Churches have the unique opportunity to make a difference.

Cruciform Glory, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Cornelius Plantinga Jr, John Ferguson, Jeff Wilson, Pablo Soso, Todd Farley

Symposium on Worship Archive

Outline and video recording of an evening worship service about "Cruciform Glory" with Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. preaching on Isaiah 53 and John 12:20-36. Also features John Ferguson on organ, Pablo Sosa as song leader, Jeff Wilson directing the Greenville College Concert Choir, and Todd Farley miming.

Preaching As Pastoral Care, Howard Vanderwell

Symposium on Worship Archive

The multiple aims of preaching show didatic, apologetic, formation, persuasion, evangelistic, prophetic, and pastoral. This workshop emphasizes the pastoral care portion of this.

The Use Of The Organ In "Blended" Worship, Mark Thallander

Symposium on Worship Archive

A video journey in "blended" worship from Assemblies of God, Baptist, Congregational, Foursquare, Reformed, Presbyterian and United Methodist congregations.

Creative Accompaniments To Enliven The Congregational Songs, Christina Mandang

Symposium on Worship Archive

Handout from a session about accompanying congregational song.

It is very often said that the "traditional" or "conventional" hymns are boring. One of the main reasons why the young peoples are not keen on singing the hymns is because of the accompaniment. Actually, with some basic knowledge about improvisation and using some percussion, we can enliven our accompaniment.

Moving Toward Excellence With Your Church Choir, Jeffrey S. Wilson

Symposium on Worship Archive

Handout for a workshop about exploring 'new' and 'old' ways of improving diction, intonation, choral blend, and musicality.

From Glory To Glory, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Paul Scott Wilson

Symposium on Worship Archive

Outline and video recording of an opening morning worship service with Paul Scott Wilson preaching on Exodus 34:29-35 and 2 Corinthians 3:7-18.

Sing With Me, Please!, Joyce Borger

Symposium on Worship Archive

A workshop offered by Joyce Borger discussing how to lead a singing activity, including considerations of how to best make activities good for children, teenagers, and adults.

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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.

A Call To Activism, Review Of Theological Bioethics, By Lisa Cahill, M. Therese Lysaught

Theology Faculty Research and Publications

Dr. Lysaught reviews Lisa Cahill's book Theological Bioethics: Participation, Justice, and Change.

M. Therese Lysaught was affiliated with the University of Dayton at the time of publication.

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

The Glory We See, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

The Influence Of The First World War On The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, James I. Mangum

Theses and Dissertations

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its membership felt a substantial impact from the effects of World War I. Although other authors have attempted to bring forward the events of these hostilities, they are few in number and the research in this area is small. Additionally, few have focused on the effects of the war on the Church. In order to increase the understanding of this influence, this work examines how the First World War affected the lives of Latter-day Saints both during and after the conflict. The entire world felt the effects of the world war …

Passing On The Faith: Transforming Traditions For The Next Generation Of Jews, Christians, And Muslims, James L. Heft S.M.

Religion

From the beginning, the Abrahamic faiths—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—have stressed the importance of transmitting religious identity from one generation to the next. Today, that sustaining mission has never been more challenged. Will young people have a faith to guide them? How can faith traditions anchor religious attachments in this secular, skeptical culture? The fruit of a historic gathering of scholars and religious leaders across three faiths and many disciplines, this important book reports on the religious lives of young people in today’s world. It’s also a unique inventory of creative and thoughtful responses from churches, synagogues, and mosques working to …

St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church And Center For The Deaf Sunday Bulletin, January 14, 2007

Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Landover Hills, MD

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Center for the Deaf Sunday Bulletin Finding Aid

Program: 2007 "The Jesus Creed: Loving God, Loving Others", Scot Mcknight

Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Scholar Lecture Program

Program for the Third Annual Frank Pack Distinguished Christian Lecture Program with featured lecturer Dr. Scot McKnight, is the Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies at North Park University.

Chapel Hour Embraces Sustainability, Heather Lindquist

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

St. Mark’S Catholic Community Of The Deaf, January 7, 2007

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Edmonton, Canada

Saint Mark's Catholic Community of the Deaf Finding Aid