Reformed Worship - January 2021

January 2021 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 Did you know that Reformed Worship is more than a print quarterly journal? Subscribers can use our website to view articles for all 139 issues in 35 years, browse articles by topics, use the powerful search function to find articles and resources, access the digital version of Reformed Worship, receive our monthly e-newsletters, access to the weekly blogs, and more. Read "How to Make the Most of Your Subscription" below to find out more. Now that the Christmas season is behind us, do you want to share your Advent and Christmas worship ideas? RW welcomes submissions of articles or resources on spiritual disciplines/faith practices in worship as well as resources for Thanksgiving and World Communion Sunday. Please see this page on how to submit an article. This e-newsletter also highlights worship planning resources for Ash Wednesday (which is on February 17 this year) and the Lent season. —KTC The Book of Judges: Messy People, Merciful God God has delivered the Israelites. The people are now in the promised land. But they couldn't keep the promise of full obedience to God. As the people cry for mercy, God raises new judges to lead them. We, too, are messy people that need God's transformational mercy. This Lent series includes visual ideas that you can adapt for online worship.  Did you know? How to Make the Most of Your Subscription You may find the resources and articles in Reformed Worship inspiring and you want to use them in your worship planning. Did you know that in addition to using the entire series or service, you can also pick a part, such as a prayer or litany, that would fit in the service you are planning? Our senior editor Rev. Joyce Borger shares some ideas how you can use RW resources. Repentance and Renewal This liturgy is designed for a service at the beginning of Lent—either on Ash Wednesday or the first Sunday in Lent—with the themes of repentance, confession, and renewal.   Giving Up Hurts for Lent At a time of restricted indoor services, a bare tree outside the church building could be a congregational healing tree over the Lent season. 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. NEW! Lectionary Resources from Reformed Worship Does your congregation make use of the Revised Common Lectionary? Have you wondered if Reformed Worship had resources for you? We certainly do! Check out this chart for Year B resources for Lent. Using the Lenten Triad The Lenten Triad, an adaptation of the Advent wreath, can be incorporated into individual or family devotion or used in congregational worship. Lent Is Beyond Words "Preach less and worship more." This resource suggests action-based ideas for the Lent season. He's a Marked Man A perspective of a teacher's confrontation with the meaning of Ash Wednesday.  Indicates that a password is required to access the resource. To start your subscription, click here. A password is not required for other articles; however, you may be asked to sign up for the Reformed Worship e-newsletter for free access to these resources. The five In the Works titles explore how Christians can be part of God's mission in the world. Infuse Bible studies - Discover where faith and life meet—no previous Bible learning required. Lent and the Psalms of Ascent By Carol Hochhalter Lent is our annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the passion of Jesus Christ. As we walk through these days of winter into spring, the Psalms of Ascent can give us the perspective that we need to get through gray days. Listening Prayer amid the Pandemic By Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence This is what we, the church, may need at this time—to sit, silently, in the presence of God. Lent Choral Music for Church Choirs By Kai Ton Chau Church choir directors are pastoral musicians. Choose songs that are theologically sound, musically rich, and vocally healthy for singers. 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. 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