Here’s a harder one. But it’s a question that’s been haunting me:
What are some of the important, but relatively distinctive, theological ideas that form the core of who we are as a Covenant church? And how, if at all,
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Remembering Who Our Friends Are (Unsung Song Themes)
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Written on June 16th, 2009
Filed under: Bible, Church History, Core Values, Culture, Formation, Liturgy, Local Church, Missional, Music, Songwriting, Style of Worship, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Filed under: Bible, Church History, Core Values, Culture, Formation, Liturgy, Local Church, Missional, Music, Songwriting, Style of Worship, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Telling Each Other’s Story (But NO Anonymous Song Requests)
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Written on June 9th, 2009
Filed under: Intergenerational, Leadership, Liturgy, Music, Order of Worship, Resources for Worship, Songwriting, Style of Worship, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Filed under: Intergenerational, Leadership, Liturgy, Music, Order of Worship, Resources for Worship, Songwriting, Style of Worship, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Allow me to share an idea that’s been helpful in our church. It has done much to lessen the “worship wars” that sometimes happen because of stylistic preferences. See what you think.
We ask people to recommend songs that “God
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Silly Things We Sing to God in Worship Songs
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Written on May 26th, 2009
Filed under: Core Values, Dangerous Worship, Songwriting, Theology, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Filed under: Core Values, Dangerous Worship, Songwriting, Theology, Uncategorized, Writing and blogging
Do you ever wonder if God chuckles at some of the silly things we say to him in our worship songs? From his perspective, I wonder if he thinks we say some weird stuff.
For example: Things we don’t really …
Visual Devotions for Holy Week – Easter Sunday
“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” This joyful proclamation dates back at least to St. John Chrysostom, a Church Father from the fourth century. It was included in one of his Easter sermons that is still read today in …
Visual Devos for Holy Week
As we turn the corner into Palm Sunday and Holy Week, I must confess, my mind is elsewhere– literally. I’m sitting in the airport in Zurich, just about ready to board the plane for Rome. My daughter, Sarah, is studying …
CHIC 2009 Bands
CHICAGO, IL (February 1, 2009) – Third Day and David Crowder will be among the musical acts performing at CHIC 2009, event organizers announced Saturday night. Other acts include Flyleaf and Israel Houghton.
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Third Advent Devo
Here is the third in the series of written reflections by John Weborg.
Also. You may be interested in this news story:
YAKIMA, WA (December 12, 2008) – An influx of Swedish immigrants to
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Church Comes to Aid of Abandoned Workers
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Written on November 22nd, 2008
Filed under: Dangerous Worship, Local Church, News, Uncategorized
Filed under: Dangerous Worship, Local Church, News, Uncategorized
DECORAH, IA (November 20, 2008) – Decorah Covenant Church is providing shelter to roughly 20 Palauans who were forced from their homes when a meatpacking plant did not pay workers’ rent and utilities as it promised when they were hired, …
Register for CHIC 2009
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Written on November 13th, 2008
Filed under: Events, Missional, News, Uncategorized
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Filed under: Events, Missional, News, Uncategorized
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CHICAGO, IL (November 11, 2008) – Early Bird registration for CHIC 2009 is now open. Read this full Cov News story for more details and info. Check out this promo video.
Worship makes me angry when….
1. I cannot see the pastor or worship leader
2. I cannot see the screen with the words, pictures, outlines, videos
3. When the room is too cold (or too hot)
4. When I cannot hear what the speaker or …
