Visual Arts in Advent and Christmas - Church of the Servant
A slideshow of art installations for the season of Advent and Christmas at Church of the Servant.
Visual Arts in Advent - Covenant Life Church
A slideshow of art installations for the season of Advent at Covenant Life Church.
Why Not "Move" Advent to November?
The lectionary says, “repent and prepare,” but the rhythms of many congregations say, “children’s Christmas program.” The calendar says, “fast and pray,” but Sunday schools schedule Christmas parties with cake and cookies. Advent says, “not yet, not yet,” but church-goers clamor to sing their favorite Christmas carols.
Why Not "Move" Advent to November?
The lectionary says, “repent and prepare,” but the rhythms of many congregations say, “children’s Christmas program.” The calendar says, “fast and pray,” but Sunday schools schedule Christmas parties with cake and cookies. Advent says, “not yet, not yet,” but church-goers clamor to sing their favorite Christmas carols.
Beyond the Blank Blue Sky
A sermon for Ascension Day.
With a Shout conference: Presenter Information
Dr. Boogaart has extended his teaching ministry outward by leading many retreats and seminars and by teaching nearly weekly in area churches. He is the author of two books and many articles in Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought, and Western's Reformed Review. Dr. Boogaart also directs Western's Doctor of Ministry degree program.
With a Shout: What Difference Does the Ascension Make for Everyday Life?
This day-long conference exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC. The conference and service were co-sponsored by the Dean of the Chapel, Calvin College, and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.
Beyond the Blank Blue Sky
A sermon for Ascension Day.
An Introduction to Pentecost Season and Summer
Your worship planning has likely been marked by a good bit of intensity in recent weeks. The season of Lent followed by Holy Week and Easter require a great deal of effort by worship planners, preachers, and worship leaders. The services have hopefully all had a consistent theme focused on the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord.
The Role of Prayer in Public Worship
The prayers in a worship service constitute a very sacred time in which the corporate voice of God's people is lifted heavenward. Such efforts should never be done unthinkingly, and such prayers should never be written carelessly. Indeed, in some ways, corporate prayers require more thought than personal prayers because they must address the needs and concerns of many. Let there be careful forethought to the prayers we offer, regardless of whether we offer them extemporaneously or through written form.
Planning for Summer Worship: Constructing Series of Sermons
The summer is a good time to draw the worship planners together to take a look at the season that is past.
Advent Prayer Based on the Lord's Prayer
Praying the Lord's Prayer during Advent and Christmas
