Lessons and Carols
An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles.
Like a Plowed Field - Micah 3
An Advent service plan focused on the way God lovingly chastens us that our barrenness may give way to fertility and productivity in a series on Micah and the hope that he pronounced.
Surely Not I, Lord? - Matthew 26
A service plan for the second Sunday of Lent planned around Matthew 26:22. This service is part of "Questions of the Last Week," a series of Lent service plans.
It's a Good Thing He Left - John 16
A service plan from the Apostles' Creed focused on Christ's Ascension into heaven and how that benefits Christians in a series on the Apostles' Creed as explained in the Heidelberg Catechism.
God's Gentle Power - Isaiah 40
A service plan for Christmas Day planned around Isaiah 40:10-11. This service is part of "Prepare the Way," a series of Advent service plans.
Planning Ahead for Advent
Helpful suggestions and ideas for planning ahead for worship during Advent.
Growing With Peter Series: Unimaginable Words - Matthew 26
A Maundy Thursday or Good Friday service in a Lenton series reflecting on the death of our Savior.
Were You There in the Garden When He Arose? - Matthew 28 (Easter)
A service plan for Easter Sunday celebrating the victory accomplished through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
Losers and Finders - Matthew 16
A service plan in an Epiphany series in preparation for Lent based on Matthew 16:21-28. The central focus is the twist of losing our lives to find them in Christ.
Were You There When He Was Betrayed? - Matthew 26
A service plan for Lent planned around Judas' betrayal of Jesus, part of a Lenten series following specific events that led up to Christ's death and resurrection.
The Song of Mary - Luke 1 (Christmas Eve/Christmas)
A Christmas service plan on the Song of Mary, proclaimed during the months of her pregnancy and filled with an awareness that God is in the process of doing his mighty redeeming work. Part of an Advent series focused on the tension between the message that "Christ has come" and "not all is yet accomplished."
The Gift of Joy - Isaiah 12
A service plan in an Advent series for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day focused on our joy in Christ's coming and our call to proclaim this joy to the world.