Reformation Sunday 2024

On my desk is a tome entitled “Reformation Worship,” edited by Jonathan Gibson and Mark Earngey. It’s 688 pages of historical material and commentary on “Liturgies from the past for the present.” I reference it off and on and find that this subtitle holds true. Browsing through old liturgies causes me to evaluate and consider […]

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Reformation Sunday

Each year there are a few services that call for repeating certain elements. During seasons like Advent or Easter we look forward to singing old favorites and reading certain passages. Though it’s not one of the evangelical feast days, Reformation Sunday has become one of those times. Reading Psalm 46 and singing A Mighty Fortress

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Blessed Are All They, Psalm 1

Psalm of the Month for October 2022 The beginning is a very good place to start. Psalm 1 serves as an introduction to the Psalter. It lays out the contrast that can be seen throughout the book. There are two paths, two approaches, two types of people: the righteous and the wicked.  The version we

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Psalm/Hymn/Song of the Month

At Christ Covenant Church we have begun a practice that many churches employ to learn new psalms, hymns, and songs. Below is my introduction. When we sing the psalms, we are singing songs that Jesus sang, songs that were about Jesus, and songs that point to Jesus. Also, the psalms help us know the heart

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Refreshment for the Restless

Worship notes for July 3, 2022. In Isaiah 28:12 the Lord calls his people to find rest and repose, but they would not listen. Not much has changed. Sometimes I wonder if it’s because we prefer our anxiousness. In any case, when I am anxious I don’t rest well, and I probably don’t listen well

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