Reformed Worship - August 2021

September 2021 View this email in your browser The fall season marks the beginning of the ministry year in many worship communities. As we commission church school educators and ministry leaders, this is also a great time to refresh our understanding of what Christian worship is all about. We hope that you will find the worship series featured in this edition of the eNewsletter (along with more resources found in RW 136) and the highlighted blogs spark your creative imagination in planning for your fall worship services. Don't forget to check out worship planning resources for World Communion Sunday (October 3) and Canadian Thanksgiving (October 11). As we look for a fresh start in the fall, we are excited to announce that a brand new web design for Reformed Worship is in the works. We also anticipate a new design for the eNewsletter in October. Stay tuned! Worship 101: A Five-Part Worship and Preaching Series on Worship Basics Going back to the basics periodically helps remind the children of God why we worship—to praise, to renew our relationship with God, to be drawn into the presence of God, and to respond to God's calling. This worship series is particularly suitable for the fall—a season of learning.    Many Tongues: Worship for World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday is on October 3. Employing several languages from your congregation, this worship service celebrates the diversity of the church.  A Thanksgiving Litany Based on 1 Chronicles 16:8-36 Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on October 11. The litany draws from the celebratory account of David arranging musicians, priests, and others to praise God after the ark of the covenant had returned to Jerusalem.   Unless marked by , 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 early fall (Ordinary Time). Song of Hope; In Christ There Is No East or West; Psalm 24 Consider using "theme songs for the season" to emphasize your fall worship series or ministry focus. Here are some ideas for the themes of renewal, fellowship, and joy. Take Time to Celebrate: How to Plan for Your Church's Anniversary Throughout the Bible, the Lord reminds people to tell all generations of their LORD'S wonderful works. Part of what that means for us as churches is that we must preserve the memory of how God has worked in our lives. A church that has a strong sense of its history will have a better sense of identity to build on for the future.  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. Worship That Loves and Cares By Kathryn Ritsema Roelofs It doesn't matter how many beautiful and well put together worship services you've crafted. What truly matters is how you've chosen to love and care for those whom God has entrusted in your worshipping congregation. Joy: The Missing Ingredient By Paul E. Detterman The recipe God has given us is for a life shaped and defined by Joy. Discovering the missing ingredient of Joy will make all the difference between a gooey mess and a melt-in-your-mouth taste of heaven on earth in life! Comfort Food at the Lord's Supper during COVID By Ryan Struyk Communion is not limited to the past or present. In fact, it points forward with the resilient hope that Christ is making all things new. 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 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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