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Deb Smit

Deb Smit attends Manhattan Christian Reformed Church in Churchill, Montana. She is passionate about worship and is involved in leading by writing, planning, and playing piano, organ, or keyboard.

Articles by this author:

  • Hear Me, Lord

    Service of Prayer and Praise Based on Psalm 86
    By Deb Smit

    This service is fully based on Psalm 86 with quotes from other psalms throughout. It follows a basic pattern of the congregation reading a verse or two from Psalm 86, offering a prayer based on those verses, and then singing a related song or two. The service has two main sections: a plea for help because we are so needy, and our dependence on God, who is loving and faithful. Though the psalms are written in first person, they are understood as a corporate expression.

  • Acts: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving and Supplication

    An Interactive Service of Scripture, Song, and Prayer
    By Deb Smit

    As Christians we often struggle with how to pray communally. Simply, it is hearing God speak to us in God’s Word and through God’s creation and then responding. This service was written to help the body engage in the dialogue of prayer together following the simple acronym ACTS: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication. The service is designed to focus first on God. As we focus on how great God is and on the wonders of God’s salvation, we are drawn to confess our sins and failures. Standing in wonder of the forgiveness God offers when we confess, we rejoice and offer thanksgiving. Finally we recognize our need for God in all areas of life and bring our requests to God, knowing God is faithful and good.