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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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 …

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Symposium on Worship Archive

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

Psalms Lecture, Calvin Seerveld

Symposium on Worship Archive

A recording of and handout to accompany the morning plenary service hosted by Calvin Seerveld, based off of the Psalms and Seerveld's book "Voicing God's Psalms."

The Psalms are for all of us! Whether we love classical organ music or jazz, contemporary praise music or global songs, the Psalms provide a deep well of instruction and inspiration. In our work at the Worship Institute over the past year, we have been deeply encouraged regarding the use of biblical Psalms in new churches, traditional churches, contemporary churches, urban churches, military bases, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Service Of Confession, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a service service of confession based on Psalm 130.

Our four plenary services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotions based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, and refreshment for all who participate during our …

Service Of Praise And Morning Plenary Session, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Booklet containing an outline for a morning worship service focused on praise and based on Psalm 8, followed by an introduction to a morning plenary session featuring Dorothy Bass.

Our four plenary worship services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotionals based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services …

Service Of Lament, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a service of lament based on Psalms 42 and 43, focused on orientation, disorientation, and reorientation.

Our four plenary worship services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotionals based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, challenge, nourishment, …

Service Of Thanksgiving, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a worship service focusing on Psalm 118 and thanksgiving. Also includes a transcript of the sermon by Fleming Rutledge.

Our four plenary services this year are based on Psalms, each reflecting a different dimension of prayer. Each service is stylistically quite distinct, yet each includes many common elements. Though many participants may be prompted to prepare a series of services, sermons, or worship committee devotions based on these four services, our primary goal is not to offer model services for analysis or replication. Rather, we pray that these services will be a source of biblically grounded encouragement, …

My Soul Finds Rest In God Alone: A Meditative Noontime Prayer Service, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout for a noontime prayer service centering on Psalm 62. During this service we will have the opportunity to reflect during times of silence. This silence is intended to give us space to meditate on scripture or the words we have sung or to offer silent prayer.

My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. -Psalm 62:1

Christ Has Died, He Is Risen, He Will Come Again: Proclaiming The Gospel Through The Heritage Of African American Prayer And Song, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, James Abbington

Symposium on Worship Archive

An evening service led by James Abbington that focuses on the heritage of African American prayer and song.

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a morning service based the theme of "the Spirit of the Lord," with readings from Isaiah 61, Luke 4:14-21, and 1 Peter 1:13-16.

The Immeasurable Riches Of God's Grace: A Service Based On Ephesians 1-3, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a morning worship service focusing on Ephesians 1-3 and including adoration, prayer of thanks, a proclamation, and prayers of intercession.

Morning Prayer: Based On Psalm 103, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A handout accompanying a morning worship service based on Psalm 103. It walks through the call to praise, times of need, met by God's compassion, fragility surrounded by love, and praise that seeks to expand.

Can Joy And Reverence Coexist? A Look At Worship And Culture, Lilianne Douhkan

Faculty Publications

"What is the right form of worship? Is there only one correct form or style of worship? Have worship forms changed over time? Who is to decide which form or format is appropriate for worship? Almost everyone involved in the organization of worship has been confronted with such questions.

"Within the ensuing discussions there is an abundance of good intent, but also a plethora of personal opinions, and very often little understanding of what worship really is. I would like to suggest that when we inquire about forms and formats of worship, we are asking the wrong questions. Rather than …

Remembering History, Worshipping God, Katie Marie Heffelfinger

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Poster - Buscando La Paz: A Quest For Peace

Symposium on Worship Archive

A poster advertising a bilingual Sunday morning worship session featuring Coro Cántico Nuevo directed by Jorge Lockward.

Conference Worship Services - Calvin Symposium On Worship And The Arts, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Booklet including outlines for four worship services held during the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship. The four services are based on the two central claims found in Joel 2: a call to repentance and the promise of the Spirit. The first claim, "rend your hearts and not your garments," has been the church's traditional call to Lenten repentance. The second, "I will pour out my Spirit," has been the church's traditional reading for Pentecost. The life of faith is anchored by both this challenge and this promise, never one without the other.

Conference Preview, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Handout from a preview session on Thursday, January 9, 2003, which provided an overview of the plenary sessions at the 2003 Calvin Symposium on Worship. Includes conference announcements and notes from several presenters. Featured presentations by Charles Farhadian and Michael Hawn about global worship.

How Shall We Worship?, Lilianne Douhkan

Faculty Publications

"What is the right form of worship? Is there only one correct form or style? Have worship forms changed over time? Who decides which form or format is appropriate? Setting aside personal opinions and preferences, we need to discover the answer from God's Word."

Christ: The Reflection Of God's Glory, The Exact Imprint Of God's Very Being, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Program for a hymn festival based on Hebrews 1:1-3. The introduction describes the structure of the service: "We gather to worship to await the revelation of God who was revealed in a child, a light to all nations, who was revealed in his baptism, anointed for death and life, who was revealed in the breaking of bread, a foretaste of the heavenly feast."

Lift Every Voice And Sing!, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

An evening service titled "Lift Every Voice!" and based on Luke 16:19-31.

Beyond The Worship Wars (Audio), Craig A. Loscalzo

ATS Chapel Services

No abstract provided.

The Nuts And Bolts Of Worship Planning, John Witvliet

Symposium on Worship Archive

A crash course in collected wisdom from 100 congregations.

Morning Worship: Singing In Jail, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Worship service from the 2001 Calvin Symposium on Worship focused on Acts 16:16-34 and "singing in jail."

Evening Plenary And Prayer Service, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Outline of the closing plenary sessions and prayer service of the 2001 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

Saturday Morning Worship, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

A morning prayer service at the 2000 Calvin Symposium on Worship based on Acts 7:56: "I see the heavens open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!

Dancing The Story Of Ruth, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Anna Douthwright, Agnes Kramer-Hamstra

Symposium on Worship Archive

Program and description for a service at the 2000 Calvin Symposium on Worship titled "Dancing the Story of Ruth."

Evening Prayer, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship

Symposium on Worship Archive

Evening prayer is a quiet service of light, psalms, scripture reading, and intercessory prayer. The service is centered around scripture-shaped, reflective meditation. Its quiet tone and focus on Christ-centered, everlasting peace is decidedly counter-cultural. This is spiritual refreshment for those who are spiritually thirsty.

This service can be celebrated either formally or informally, very simply or with greater complexity. The genius of the service lies in its simple, yet balanced structure: (1) gathering in Jesus' name, (2) Psalms, (3) scripture, and (4) prayer.