Reformed Worship - May 2020

May 2020 View this email in your browser Reformed Worship is a collection of resources available through social media, monthly e-newsletters, a website, and a growing digital library, all based on a quarterly print magazine providing practical help and support to worship planners that is biblically-based with a Reformed accent. To learn more or subscribe go to: ReformedWorship.org Canceling the Summer Slump: A summer series based on the Apostles' Creed Rather than a "slump," summer, the Ordinary Time in the church year, could be a time of education and evangelism through worship. Summer Festival of Praise A service of praise for God's creation and thanksgiving for accomplishments in school and at work at the beginning of summer, adaptable for online worship. The Pastoral Challenges of Summer The opportunity to worship in another congregation is a privilege, with great potential for helping us see into the lives of other brothers and sisters in Christ. No password is required to view these articles; however, please note that if you are not an RW subscriber you will be asked to provide your name and email address. For subscribers please sign in on the website for unlimited access. Where Twenty or Thirty are Gathered: Creative Worship Ideas for Smaller Congregations Post-COVID-19 worship services and church gatherings are expected to begin with smaller groups. This article shares creative worship ideas with congregational participation. My Only Comfort A Dramatic Reading by Young People A dramatic presentation of Heidelberg Catechism's Q&A 1, suitable for small group gatherings or even services over Zoom video conferencing. Homing in on the Church: How a House Church Provides Intimacy and Accountability Church leaders envision that home gathering would provide a great opportunity for congregational life post-COVID-19. Small, intimate gatherings can be a part of contemporary church life. God, Our Rock: A Service Celebrating God's Faithfulness At a time characterized by uncertainty and unsettledness, this service, easily adapted for small groups or online gatherings, centered on the theme of God being our Rock. Sonnets of Worship during COVID-19: a Corona By Bethany Besteman These Sonnets are written to follow the order of worship and can be used by individuals for personal reflection, or in worship with households, small groups, or full congregations interspersed throughout worship or as a poetic offering. Icons, Idols, and Worship During and Post-COVID-19 By Joyce Borger Worship practices during the COVID-19 pandemic have opened up opportunities for worship leaders to reflect the principles and the most important elements of corporate worship. Notice: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the mailing of the June 2020 print edition (Issue 136) of Reformed Worship is delayed slightly. Subscribers of the digital edition can access the current issue at the Reformed Worship Digital Library (tinyurl.com/RWLibrary). Subscribe to the Print and/or E-Version Journal Today! Reformed Worship is an award winning quarterly worship journal. Renew or manage your Reformed Worship subscription here. Call (800.333.8300) or email us at info@reformedworship.org if you have any questions regarding your Reformed Worship subscription. Copyright © 2020 Worship Ministries, Christian Reformed Church in North America. All rights reserved. You are receiving Reformed Worship updates because you are a current or past subscriber to our print magazine, signed up on the website, or talked with a customer service representative, asking to be subscribed to the mailing list. Our mailing address is: CRC Worship Ministries 1700 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508-1407 Add us to your address book Update E-Newsletter Subscription Preferences | Unsubscribe