Reformed Worship February Newsletter

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. BRINGING YOU RELEVANT INSPIRATION, RIGHT FOR THIS MOMENT February 2025    I pray that during this Epiphany season you have experienced the presence of Christ manifested in your life. As the complexity of the world swirls around us and calls out for our constant attention, may we continue to fix our eyes on the Light of the world, and may that light shine in and through us.  Rev. Joyce Borger Senior Editor editors@ReformedWorship.org FEATURE Called to Carry the Light A Litany of Passing Good News from One Generation to the Next Pastors Christine Jerrett and Susan Woodhouse adapted this litany originally from Wellspring, a worship group based in the north of England. It is suitable for any service that focuses on passing the faith from one generation to the next, such as All Saints' Day or a profession of faith. The image of light also fits well with a service on evangelism, mission, or serving—especially during Epiphany. READ MORE HIGHLIGHTS   Prayer Litanies for Black History Month A series of five prayer litanies developed by Dr. Barbara Bradley Feenstra and Dr. Ronald J. Feenstra for use in worship to commemorate events such as MLK's birthday (January 15, 1929), Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (March 4, 1865), Juneteenth (June 19, 1865), July 4/5, and the anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom (August 28, 1963). Any of these may also be used during Black History Month. Each litany or prayer is based on documents connected to the event being commemorated.   The Lord, Our Shepherd A Series for Lent and Easter Based on Psalm 23 This series includes services for the six Sundays of Lent, Maundy Thursday, and Easter Sunday, along with mid-week prayer services and a devotional guide.  "I came to appreciate Psalm 23 as a precious gem to be featured in the season of Lent," author David Koll said. "Jesus is the Lamb of God, and we often highlight this part of his identity during Lent. Jesus is also our Shepherd. As we walk with him through life, and through Lent, the pictures presented in Psalm 23 are precious indeed." READ MORE READ MORE ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Children's Pages for the Christian Year: Lent Genuine Sorrow…Wholehearted Joy: With Lenten Services of Confession Ashes? Yes!: A Service for Ash Wednesday For more resources on Lent from Reformed Worship see: Lent Lectionary Resources from Reformed Worship: YEAR C BLOGS A Prayer Litany Based on Frederick Douglass's Speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" A Prayer Litany Based on the Emancipation Proclamation A Prayer Litany Based on Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address A Prayer Litany Based on Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham City Jail"   Reformed Worship Calvin Institute of Christian Worship 1855 Knollcrest Circle SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 US    Copyright © 2025 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. All rights reserved.     Visit our website to view our award-winning quarterly worship journal  616-526-6088 | info@reformedworship.org You are receiving Reformed Worship updates because you are a current or past subscriber to our print magazine, signed up on the website, or asked to be subscribed to the mailing list.    This email was sent to drvitus2.love@blogger.com. Click here to unsubscribe.