Issue #73: September 2004

Editorial: Permission to Pray
by Emily R. Brink

Christmas: What? I Have to Preach the Christmas Story Again?: Fresh approaches to planning
by David A. Vroege

Christmas: Through the Narrow Gate: Celebrating Christmas in China
by Kurt Selles

Series for the Season: What to Expect When You're Expecting: Six service plans for Advent and Christmas
by Jack De Vries

Christmas: And Mary Pondered All These Things: An Advent monologue
by Dorothy Nienhuis

Worship: When Hearts Are Troubled: A service embracing those who grieve during holidays
by Joan Baker

Christmas: Children's Messiah: A musical feast based on a classic
by Jane Hilbrands, Cheri Ter Haar

Epiphany: Arise, Shine! A service based on Isaiah 60

Q&A: On Supporting Worship Staff, Ponderous Planning Meetings, and Sloped Floors
by John D. Witvliet

Worship: For All the Saints: A service using sixteenth-century reformation practices
by John C. Bush

Communion: Come, All You People: A service for World Communion Sunday
by Mary Winters

Songs for the Season: Songs of Hope, Glory, and Joy
by Larry Sibley

Church Profile: Hope at the Corner of Fairmont and Monticello: New City Kids' Church, Jersey City, New Jersey
by Dean C. Kladder

Worship: Treasure Hunt: A service modeling youth leadership development
by Trevor Rubingh

Feature: Articulating a Reformed Identity: What do you say when someone asks what it means to be Reformed?
by Bill Van Groningen

Technology: Palm Power: PDA programs for pastors
by Ron Rienstra

Notes from the LOFT: Building a Band: Putting together people, players, and parts
by Ron Rienstra

How to...: How to Choose a New Hymnal
by Paul A. Richardson

Reviews: Hymnal: A House of Praise: Collected Hymns 1961-2001
by Carl L. Stam

Reviews: Book: Discerning the Spirits: A Guide to Thinking About Christian Worship Today
by Benjamin Van Arragon

Reviews: Resource: Sing Glory: Hymns, Psalms, and Songs for a New Century
by Larry Sibley

Notes: Notes

Come and See: Advent Projections
by Dean R. Heetderks