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Eighth-Century Paschal Hymns, Maksim Astashinskiy

Faculty Papers and Publications

The first hymn (The information is taken from footnote 1):   For the Greek text, see Patrologiae cursus completus. ed. Jacques-Paul Migne, Series Graeca: Patrologia Graeca (PG) Vol. 96 (1864), 849, http://patristica.net/graeca/, or Anthologia graeca carminum christianorum. ed. Wilhelm von Christ (Leipzig: B.G. Teubner, 1871), 218, https://archive.org/details/anthologiagraec00paragoog; for a traditional nineteenth-century translation, see: Hymns of the Eastern Church. ed. and trans. John Mason Neale (London: J.T. Hayes, Lyall Place, Eaton Square, 1876), 95–96, https://archive.org/details/hymnseasternchu01nealgoog. The versification is my own.   The second hymn (The information is taken from footnote 6).    For the Greek text, see: Anthologia …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 154 - Lent / Easter (December 2024), Reformed Worship Editors

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Editorial: Finding the Holy in the Familiar by Joyce Borger....2

Transfiguration and the Lenten Journey by Chan Gyu Jang....3

No Tent for You on Tabor by Kate Bluett....6

Worship Series: Having the Identity of a Servant by Bethany Besteman and Joyce Borger....7

For Pastors: Seeing by Scott Hoezee....15

Psalms of Healing and Hope for a Troubled World by Kiran Young Wimberly....17

A Lenten Prayer of Confession by Chad Engbers....22

Palms to Passion by Jan VanKooten....23

Prayers of the People for Lent and Good Friday by Annie Jamieson....29

Tenebrae by Pete Post …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 150 - Lent / Easter (December 2023), Reformed Worship Editors

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Editorial: Walking with Jesus by Joyce Borger....2

Grief over Injustice, Hope for Wholeness by Elly Boersma Sarkany....3

A Refugee Prays the Psalms of Ascent by Carlos Colón....11

I Confess by Howard Thurman....19

Confessing with Our Bodies by Anthony Bolkema....20

Journeying to Shalom with the Prophets by Hilary Ritchie....22

An Ash Wednesday Compline Service by Linda Langstaff....24

"Nearer, My God to Thee" by Bethany Besteman....27

A Good Friday Service of Remembrance and Love by Erin Stout and Rachel Kroll....32

For Pastors: An Easter That Fits Us by Scott Hoezee....38

A Liturgy …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 146 - Lent / Easter (December 2022), Reformed Worship Editors

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Editorial: Vulnerable in the Wilderness by Joyce Borger....2

Worship Series: A Table in the Wilderness by Natasha Vedder....3

Journey in the Wilderness by Natasha Vedder....12

Eating More Grace by Katy Kroondyk....16

The Way of the Cross by Susan Bartz Herrick, artwork by Malachi and Elijah....21

A Service of Remembrance by Linda Langstaff, artwork by Caelan....29

Praying Around the Cross by Britta Wallbaum, artwork by Abby....33

An Easter Psalm of Praise by Joyce Borger, artworks by Harrison, Holly, and Morgan....37

Q&A: Beholding God's Power and Glory by John D. Witvliet....40

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Centered On Jesus: A Lenten Devotional From The Faculty Of Bethel University, Christopher Gehrz, Esther Shull, Carl Albing, Rebekah Bain, Andy Bramsen, Susan Leigh Brooks, Jeannine K. Brown, Michael Crawford, Julie Anne De Haan, Joy Doan, Dale Durie, Julie Finnern, Barrett Fisher, Joel Frederickson, Laura Gilbertson, Rhonda Gilbraith, Ann Holland, Stephen Hunt, Rachel Jorgensen, Patricia Kelly, Denise Muir Kjesbo, Marion H. Larson, Erik Leafblad, Elisabeth E. Lefebvre, Jim Lewis, Joyce Lemay, Alison Lo, Gary A. Long, Christopher Moore, Katherine Nevins, Pauline E. Nichols, Meredith Nyberg, Chad Osgood, Jeanine Parolini, Richard Peterson, Dan Ritchie, Matt Runion, Robin Rylaarsdam, Kristin E. Sandau, Sara L. H. Shady, Angela Shannon, Marta Shaw, Paula A.G. Soneral, Peter T. Vogt, Laura Wennstrom, Gloria Wiese, Brandon Winters, Yu-Li Chang Zacher, Nick Zeimet

Faculty Books

For the 2022 season of Lent, Bethel faculty and staff members collaborated to pen Centered on Jesus: A Lenten Devotional from the Faculty of Bethel University. The daily devotionals in Centered on Jesus are intended to help the Bethel community and anyone interested recenter before the cross during Lent. And the devotionals show how faculty across Bethel—each from his or her unique discipline—approach what it means to be a university centered on Jesus.

This collection of 47 devotionals written by 48 Bethel faculty and staff members span from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Easter. These contributions represent over …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 142 - Lent / Easter (December 2021), Reformed Worship Editors

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Good News! by Andrew de Gelder....3

Q&A: The Lenten Practice of Entrusting by John D. Witvliet....15

Formed Together When We're Not Together by Phil Reinders....35

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Editorial: Do I Have to Apologize? by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: "Let Us Repent" by Scott Hoezee....17

Baptism, Communion, and the Act of Offering by Lester Ruth....19

Fasting by Deborah Ann Wong....31

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A Holy Meal by Andrew Aukema....21

Becoming the Way by Lee Fennema....39

Not Seeing is Believing by Diane Reed....47

Revise, Reopen by Dean Heetderks....50

Reformed Worship (Rw) 138 - Lent / Easter (December 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

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Worship Series: The Way of the Cross by Nicole Ensing....3

Children's Pages for the Christian Year by Lindsey Goetz....10

Paschal Lamb by Karla Bowe, Beth Disselkoen, and Faye Dykema....20

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Editorial: I'm Angry by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Slain Victory by Scott Hoezee....2

Q&A: The Psalms of Anger by John D. Witvliet....35

Worship as a Cultural Expression of Latino People by Harold Caicedo....43

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Repentance and Renewal by Brian Turnbow....12

Bring Light to Our Lives by Emily Hoffman....15

The Lamb of God by Dianne Van Rooyen....26

The Dead Christ …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 134 - Lent / Easter (December 2019), Reformed Worship Editors

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Worship Series: The Book of Judges: Messy People, Merciful God by Willemina Zwart with Christie Dreise and Walter Miedema....3

Q&A: Holy Week Worship in an Era of Biblical Illiteracy by John D. Witvliet....12

The Story of Holy Week through Scripture and Song by Constance M. Cherry....20

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Editorial: I Love to Tell the Story by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Confession's Perils by Scott Hoezee....18

Ten Things I Learned from a Conversation with Eddie Espinosa by Noel Snyder....42

Five Tips for Using Puppets in Children's Worship by Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence....46

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 130 - Lent / Easter (December 2018), Reformed Worship Editors

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Worship Series: Everyday Jesus Spirituality by Peter Schuurman....3

Sing 10: Psalms of Ascent by Bruce Benedict and Anna Gabhart....14

Worship Series: Holy God, Holy Lives by Robert Toornstra....33

Mental Illnesses and Worship: Prayer, Lament, Language, and Discipleship

by Charlotte vanOyen Witvliet, Cindy Holtrop, Warren Kinghorn, and John Swinton....37

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Editorial: How to Make the Most of Your Subscription by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: It's Easter. Again. by Scott Hoezee....31

Worship with Reverence and Awe by Vincent Murphy....45

Q&A: What Church Websites Communicate about Worship by John Witvliet....47

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Reliving the Passion …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 126 - Lent / Easter (December 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

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Worship Series: Trumpets, Tears, and Ashes by Ryan Faber....3

Prayer for Darkness in a Year of Glare by Rod Jellema....16

Divisions and Reconciliation by Jenni Breems....36

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Editorial: Seeing in the Dark by Joyce Borger....2

Checkmate: Through Death I'm Free by Jonathan Ytterock....15

For Pastors: The Joys and Perils of Reusing Sermons by Clayton Libolt....26

A Fulfilled Priestly Benediction by James Payton, Jr.....32

Q&A: Worship and Mental Health by John D. Witvliet....34

Technology and Worship by Cindi Veldheer DeYoung....47

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Sing 10: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Norma Kobald …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 122 - Lent / Easter (December 2016), Reformed Worship Editors

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Worship Series: Freedom from Fear by Marcus Roskamp....3

The Final Hours by Chris Walker....8

Called to New Life by Kathryn Roelofs and Meg Jenista Kuykendall....26

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Editorial: Contemplate the Grave by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: The Holy Spirit in Worship by John D. Witvliet....39

A Primer on Congregational Fasting by J. E. Eubanks Jr.....42

On Worship Technology by Roderick Jager....44

For Pastors: Celebrating the Reformation Graciously by Scott Hoezee....47

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Walk in His Steps by Christopher Wheeler....13

The Path to the Cross by Kelly VanderWoude....19

The Light Dawns by Patricia …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 118 - Lent / Easter (December 2015), Reformed Worship Editors

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Jesus Is Greater by Kyle Haack....3

Come and See: Painting the Lenten Journey by Lisle Gwynn Garrity....10

Nothing but the Blood by Jana Dykhuis....19

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Editorial: It Feels Like Lent: Where Is Easter? by Joyce Borger....2

The Lord’s Supper on Good Friday: Yes and No by Rita Klein-Geltink and James Payton....32

For Pastors: Disciples Follow by Scott Hoezee....34

Q&A: The Pastoral Challenges of Summer by John D. Witvliet....39

More than a Fiesta by Gerardo Martí and Mark T. Mulder....42

The Gift of the Felon by Kate Kooyman....44

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Psalms to …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 110 - Lent / Easter (December 2013), Reformed Worship Editors

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From Dark to Sight by Tony Maan....3

Noteworthy: Experiencing the Bitter Hour by Joy Engelsman....12

Come and See: At the Cross by Laura Keeley....18

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Editorial: The Poetry of Lent by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: Serious Joy in Lenten Obedience by John Witvliet....45

Transformational Baptism by Rochelle Stackhouse....47

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Washing Feet and Breaking Bread by Steven Brooks....22

Last Words by Jenn Cavanaugh....24

Eyewitnesses by Carol VandeKraats....27

The Three Days by Wendy De Jong....31

It Is Over. It Begins by Nick Engbers....37

Lent Prayer Stations by Erica Schemper....41

Reformed Worship (Rw) 106 - Lent / Easter (December 2012), Reformed Worship Editors

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Fulfilled by Ron Toornstra....3

Psalms: Voicing a Counter-World by Walter Brueggemann....22

The King of Creation in the Gardens of Redemption by Verlan Van Ee....36

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Editorial: Living in Tension by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: Virtual Lord's Supper by John Witvliet....15

For Pastors: Don't Look at That by Scott Hoezee....16

He Showed Them His Wounds by Leonard J. Vander Zee....18

With Unveiled Faces by Julia K. Start Fletcher....21

Words that Seep into Your Soul by Becky Hoeksema....30

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Come and See: The Cross of Christ by Marianne and George VanDelft....10

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Journey With Jesus From Death To Life, Lawrence Frizzell

Department of Religion Publications

Cycle B liturgical readings for Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012: Acts 10:34-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4 (or 1 Cor 5:6-8); Jn 20:1-9. This article was previously published in The Catholic Advocate.

The Radiant Preciousness Of Jesus: Life Stronger Than Death, Dale Cooper

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A devotional about Jesus's resurrection and the hope it gives to a ever-growing community of disciples.

Reformed Worship (Rw) 102 - Lent / Easter (December 2011), Reformed Worship Editors

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The Seven Last Words by Kathryn Roelofs and Norman B. Steen....3

Drumming to the Heartbeat of God by Eric Nykamp....32

Worshiping the Triune God: Proclamation by Paul Detterman....38

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Editorial: “But Now Has Christ Arisen” by Joyce Borger....2

Walking the Stations of the Cross by Carrie Steenwyk....10

Q&A: Connecting Baptism and Lent by Kathy Smith....31

Highlighting the Church Year with Dance by Julia K. Start Fletcher....36

Going Viral: What’s Your Song? by Nicholas Schuurman....42

For Pastors: Beyond Blame by Doug Bratt....44

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Noteworthy: Songs for Lent, Good Friday, and Easter …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 98 - Lent / Easter (December 2010), Reformed Worship Editors

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Walking with Jesus through Holy Week by Tom Vos....3

Good Friday News by David Gambrell....4

Lead Me to the Rock by Sonya Vanderveen Feddema....6

To the Cross by Leon H. Johnston....15

Stations of the Cross by Julie Janisch....16

A Creative Communion by Eric Nykamp....18

Let the Trumpet Sound! by Peter Kuipers....29

An Arts Festival for Holy Week by A. Merril Smoak, Jr....32

The Suffering Servant by Tim Schuurman....34

Singing the Shepherd Psalm by Carl P. Daw, Jr.....38

Identifying with Christ by Stacey Gleddiesmith....42

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 94 - Lent / Easter (December 2009), Reformed Worship Editors

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Taste and See by Susan J. Foster....3

A Season of "Social Capital" by Cas Wepener....6

Make Haste to Help Me by Christopher Fluit....11

From Sacrifice to Communion by Vic Folkert....20

It Is Finished by Janie Van Dyke....23

Beneath the Cross by Daniel Mouw and Mary Kortman....24

A Strange Community by Christine Jerrett....27

Crucified—by My Hand by Ellen Joy Sharpe....36

A Love Stronger Than Death by Martin Tel....39

Text Message Worship by Valerie Van Kooten....42

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Editorial: Imagine by Joyce Borger....2

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 90 - Lent / Easter (December 2008), Reformed Worship Editors

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The Wild Olive Tree by Steve Caton....3

"Who Do You See?" by Valerie Van Kooten....6

Jesus' Last Words by Erica L. Schemper....8

Praying the Psalms in Lent by James Hart Brumm....10

From Despair to Praise by Carol Veldman Rudie....14

Signs of Hope and Joy by Alex Gondola and Alfred Schroeder....28

N.T. Wright on Word and Sacrament: Baptism (Part 2 of 3) by N.T. Wright....31

Symbols of the Atonement by Paul Ryan....36

Why Bev Called It Quits by Jeff Baker....40

Congregational Songs for Weddings by Norma de Waal Malefyt....42

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 86 - Lent / Easter (December 2007), Reformed Worship Editors

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Dust off Those Bells! by Phillip M. Hash....3

The Love of God by Mary Sytsma....6

Participating in the Passion by Scott Lammers....8

Were You There? by Alex Gondola....12

From Burdened to Blessed by Stanley J. Groothof and Curt Gesch....20

Early in the Morning by Cheri TerHaar....22

In the Fullness of Time, Part 2 by Lisa De Boer....24

Praying the Lord's Prayer During Lent by Laura and Robert Keeley....32

Liturgy: A Public Service by Karen Bokma and Mike Hogeterp....36

God's Eye Is on the Refugee by Sonya Vanderveen Feddma....38

Beautiful …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 82 - Lent / Easter (December 2006), Reformed Worship Editors

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A New Commandment by Christine Jerrett, Susan Woodhouse, and members of Grace United Church....4

Ears That Hear and Eyes That See by Elizabeth Steele Halstead....16

Visualizing the Passion by Debbie Pizzeck....18

Liturgical Footwashing by Lyn Reith....19

He Is Risen Indeed by Angela Taylor Perry....22

Introducing Lent by Lillian Eiten....28

Using a Lenten Triad....29

Lift Up Your Hearts by Daniel R. Hyde....33

In Christ Alone by David Rylaarsdam....36

The Not-So-Comfortable Pew by Stephen J. Matteucci....42

In Jesus' Name by Philip Stel....44

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Editorial: A Liturgical Time Warp by Joyce Borger …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 78 - Lent / Easter (December 2005), Reformed Worship Editors

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Practicing Easter by David Vroege....4

The Way of the Cross by Mari Broman Olsen....6

Listening at the Foot of the Cross by Michael F. Abma....8

A Rhythm as Old as the World by Cornelius Plantinga Jr.....20

Easter Vigil by Carrie Steenwyk....22

Celebrating Easter Down Under by Graham Redding....25

New Organ Music for Lent and Easter by Judy A. Congdon....29

Meals, Nourishment, Reconciliation, and Celebration by Larry Sibley....32

Equipping Worship Leaders by Shirley Roels and Kari Slotsema....34

Thou Shalt Not Steal by Emily J. Cooper....36

Students Celebrate Holy Week by …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 74 - Lent / Easter (December 2004), Reformed Worship Editors

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Travels with Paul by Robert J. Keeley, Laura Keeley, and Marvin J. Hofman....3

Vigil of the Final Hours by Tracy Sybesma....6

Filthy Rags of Deadly Sings by Karen Van Bemden....14

Christ Has Died, Christ Is Risen, Christ Will Come Again by James Abbington and Emily R. Brink....16

God's Reply to Cries of the Heart by Len Kuyvenhoven....22

Traveling on Easter Sunday by Jane Vogel....24

If You Ask for Sunshine, Remember to Bring Sunscreen by Lisa A. Stracks....30

This Little Child from Far Away by Philip de Haan....33

Dear Rebecca Lee by …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 70 - Lent / Easter (December 2003), Reformed Worship Editors

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Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!....3

The Atonement in Scripture and Song by Peul Detterman, Donald Hustad, and Carl Stam....4

A Time to Mourn by Robert C. DeVries and Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge....8

From Adam to Jonah by Robert Keeley, Laura Keeley, and Marvin J. Hofman....10

The King of Glory Comes....20

A Tale of Three Churches by Todd E. Johnson....28

My Grandmother Saved It, My Mother Threw It Away, and Now I'm Buying It Back by Kevin Twit....30

Worshiping God As We Are by Paul Westermeyer....32

Beyond the "Children's Message" by Mary S. Hulst....36

Holding …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 66 - Lent / Easter (December 2002), Reformed Worship Editors

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The Solemn Reproaches of the Cross....3

Giving Up Hurts for Lent by Rose Fry....4

Table Service by Rhonda Brink....6

Robes of Righteousness by Sonya VanderVeen Feddema....8

Celebrating Easter in God's Acre....10

Series for the Season: The Lord, Our Shepherd by David R. Koll....12

Celtic Connections by Paul F. Rack....26

Dialogue with Scripture....31

Tension in Our Music Ministry by John Thornburg....32

Ring Those Bells! by Norma deWaal Malefyt....34

Helping Kids Understand Worship Through Music by Judy Britts....36

An Invitation to Come Home by Syd Hielema....38

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 62 - Lent / Easter (December 2001), Reformed Worship Editors

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More Than One Kind of Dying by Douglas Kamstra and Walter Wangerin, Jr.....3

Sunday Morning Live by Ron Vanden Burg....10

Series for the Season: The Great Fifty Days by Victoria Cok....12

How Are We Doing?....20

Take Me to the Water by Arlo D. Duba....22

Living Water....26

Pulpit or Table: Pick Any Two by Ron Byars....28

Work and Worship in Harmony by David Vroege....30

Songs for the Season: Songs from Iona by David Vroege....34

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Editorial: A Good Funeral by Ron Rienstra....2

Notes from the LOFT: Not Yet by Ron Rienstra....40 …

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Lamb of God by Robert A. Charnin....3

We Were There by Marla J. Ehlers....6

Picturing Jesus by Della Stroobosscher....14

Hear, O Lord, and Answer by Emily Sybesma....16

Lift High the Cross by Jay McKell....18

Minister of the Word—Through Music....32

Using the Belgic Confession in Worship by Howard D. Vanderwell....36

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Editorial: Expatriates at Worship by Emily R. Brink....2

Series for the Season: Made New by Tom M. Trinidad....20

Songs for the Season by Emily R. Brink....26

Notes from the LOFT: Into and Out of the Depths by Ron Rienstra....38 …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 54 - Lent / Easter (December 1999), Reformed Worship Editors

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Called to Humility and Repentance....3

Songs for a Lifelong Journey by R. Van Rathbun....5

More with Less by Daniel Meeter....8

Learning About the Seder Meal by Diane Quintance....20

"Were You There..." by Alice Waanders....25

Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom....26

Come and See by Jan Boers....34

Songwriters Tell Their Stories by Randall D. Engle....36

New Organ Music for Lent, Easter, and Ascension by Randall D. Engle....40

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Editorial: My First Missionary Trip by Emily R. Brink....2

Series for the Season: Picture Jesus by Howard Vanderwell and Norma DeWaal Malefyt....10

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Reformed Worship (Rw) 50 - Lent / Easter (December 1998), Reformed Worship Editors

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Editorial: Planning to Catch a Larger Vision by Emily R. Brink....2

Service Planning: Via Dolorosa—The Way of Sorrows by Stanley R. Mast....3

From the Upper Room to the Cross by Robert M. Thompson....10

Dragon Stories by David Koll....18

The Wrath of the Lamb by Cynthia R. de Jong and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.....21

Worshiping with Hospitalidad by C. Michael Hawn....27

Songs for the Season by James L. H. Brumm....34

Messengers of Life in the City of the Dead....40

View from the Pew: Remodeling by James C. Schaap....42

Q&A by John D. Witvliet....44 …