This service idea works well in response to a talk that encourages people to ‘lay down our burdens’ at the foot of the cross. Or you could use it on its own as a ‘way in’ to more intimate music worship. Probably a good idea to have a group of...
Here is a piece written by our friend and new contributor to the site, Abby Guinness. It's a monologue written from the point of view of Jonah's wife, exploring the themes of the book of Jonah in a thoughtful, yet humorous way. It can be read and enjoyed by individuals,...
This is Psalm 16 from the Message, adapted by Matt Long as a corporate prayer, which he led on Sunday morning at Youthwork the Conference 2010. The leaders says the bits in plain text, and the congregation can join the bits in bold. You can download and use the PowerPoint...
A liturgical call to worship that works well spoken over music and could be used at the start of a time seeking God or in the midst of a worship time. Its intention is to refocus and cause abandonment and surrender, and to stir desperation for and intimacy with God. Tonight...
A liturgical lament for advent. Its intention is to refocus and cause abandonment, surrender; stir desperation for and intimacy with God. Isaiah 21:12-14 (MSG) 11-12A Message concerning Edom: A voice calls to me from the Seir mountains in Edom, "Night watchman! How long till daybreak? How long will this night last?" The...
