Peter Hogeterp is pastor of First Christian Reformed Church, Chatham, Ontario, and was a member of the editorial council of Reformed Worship.
Articles by this author:
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Through All Generations
A Hymn FestivalIn her book Stilling the Storm (2006, The Alban Institute. Available at www.FaithAliveResources.org), Kathleen Smith sings the praises of the “intentional interim pastor.” This person can greatly assist a church that is transitioning from a long pastorate that has ended well, recovering from a ministry that has ended poorly, or regrouping after the senior pastor of a multi-staff church leaves.
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Blessed by the God of Time: A service of worship and reflection
We Gather, Watching Time
Prelude and Personal Meditation
Welcome and Announcements
Our Hymn of Trust: "Like a River Glorious"
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Promise from the God of Hope: A service of praise and rededication
Beginning in Praise
Organ Prelude and Personal Meditation
Welcome and Announcements
Our First Thoughts at the New Year: "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"
[PsH 475, PH 478, RL 144, TH 76-77]Our Testimony of Praise
I will exalt you, my God and King! I will praise your name for ever and ever!
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The Lord is Risen Inded!
Praise to Our Risen Lord
Prelude and Personal Meditation
Choral Call to Worship: "Alleluia! Christ Is Risen!"
Our Easter Shout of Praise:
Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed!
Glory and honor, dominion and power, be to our God for ever and ever!
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Our Easter Song of Praise: "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"
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Rethinking a Reformed Reluctance: A call for the church to reclaim the funeral as a worship service
I am writing these words on the first anniversary of my father's death. Before he died, he suffered for nearly three months with bowel cancer. He had a tumor removed a year earlier, but the cancer reappeared. He was eighty-two, and he did not want further surgery; he was eager to go home to be with his Lord.
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From Mourning to Exultation: Seven Themes for Advent and Christmas with Art for Bulletin Covers
If you've ever waited for something important to happen, then you understand the significant feelings surrounding the Advent season. Advent is like an expectant mother waiting to give birth. She and her husband have spent months, perhaps even years, talking about and planning for this child. Advent is the last stretch of the planning. The time is coming close now. Is everything ready? Suitcase packed? Doctor and hospital phone numbers close at hand? Is it time? Now?
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