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Bible Reading: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24 Free Resource: Needs and Wants (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (November 14—November 21): Promises of Hope The Point: Amos reminds us to seek God, hate evil, and serve others. God, through the prophet Amos, … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17 Free Resource: Meeting Moses (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Unit Theme (September 12—October 10): God Provides Blessings The Point: God blesses reluctant messengers and uses them to bless others. What makes a place a holy … Continue reading
Singing is a critical part of worship, especially worshipping together. If we want everyone to feel like they belong in worship (and are not outsiders), then we must identify any obstacles to participation and work to eliminate those obstacles. Expansive … Continue reading
We need to be careful about how we read the Bible in worship. By doing things the way we’ve always done it, we can lose the attention of worshippers and communicate the wrong messages to them. Expansive Worship So Far … Continue reading
Proclamation is about transmitting the good news to others, by any means necessary. Preaching is a method of proclamation, but what if it’s not the most efficient method to have in your worship service? What are the alternatives? Inclusive Worship, … Continue reading
An intentional children’s time is a great opportunity to include our younger disciples in the worship service. However, it is too often the only time children are included. The solution: make this and (eventually) the whole service intergenerational! The Story … Continue reading
Our regular worship services are the biggest way that most people engage with your congregation. It is critical that worshippers understand what is going on. For those using a traditional liturgy, we must educate all worshippers on what it all … Continue reading
To create expansive, inclusive worship, we need to focus on the language of faith and the web of relationships. All faith formation leaders (pastors, worship leaders, and educators) need to work together to evaluate, advocate, and educate to make this … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Acts 8:26-39 Free Resource: Who Is the Holy Spirit to You? (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Unit Theme (April 4—May 23): Birth of the Church The Point: We can learn about God through the most surprising people. It is … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Luke 13:1-9, 31-35 Free Resource: Bringing It Home (Cross+Gen Worship – NL) Lenten Theme (February 17—April 2): Journey to the Cross The Point: Suffering is not always caused by our sin, but everyone should repent. Heading to Jerusalem … Continue reading