t believe we should wait for a leader to be selected before we move into obedient prayer for those in authority. In prayer, we invite the Lord into the process of electing those leaders who will ultimately allow us to lead “peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (v. ...
Prepare an order of service. If the church uses a liturgy, the order of the service will be obvious from the liturgy setting for the Sunday that you will lead the service. If there is no liturgy, prepare a service that includes the following elements: opening hymn and prayer; welcome of ...
Lead workers to attend the associational VBS training. Encourage leaders and kids attending your church to begin learning themusic for this year's VBS. Give leaders their supply request forms and a deadline for returning requests. Begin promotion efforts. ...
You will get a clear and concise explanation of the difference between praise and worship and how they relate to each other, including details on the 7 Ascensions of Praise and how they lead directly into the experience of worship! And finally the hindrances to effective prayer and how to tot...
Who act to be of service to others. Who are creating solutions to the planet’s and humanity’s ills. There are non-profits aimed at virtually every need. There are entities like the United Nations, while not perfect, that are developing the muscles and principles needed to eventually govern...
ll be able to remember long after this service has ended. In fact, I hope you’ll be able to remember it without the use of PowerPoint and without you even bothering to take a single note today. To help you remember, I brought this bar of Dial soap. I want to share ...
notifying social security, obtaining the death certificate, changing medical insurance (when a spouse dies insurance expires at the end of the month they died), finding out if there is any life insurance, planning the memorial service, deciding whether to cremate or bury your spouse, and so on...
The service begins and your palms are sweaty. The pastor gives his cue for your video and your fumble for the “play” button and cross your fingers and hope it actually works! It does work! Whew! Everyone applauds wildly once the video finishes and the minister now proceeds to finish a...
Pray the Stations of the Cross individually:If you can’t attend a Stations of the Cross service at your church, you can always pray them on your own. You can visit a church in your own time or even reflect from your own home. ...
Some have said that God does not expect people to withdraw into silence but rather live amongst humanity to not only gain experience but to be of service to humanity. Never the less, it shouldn’t be forgotten that Christ often withdrew into solitude to pray, and He also said to pray in...