by Bill Rowley | Dec 26, 2023 | Book Reviews
Books offer wisdom, knowledge, and sometimes just a good yarn. But a busy pastor can find it hard to find the time to sit down and enjoy a good book. And how do you decide which book to read? We’re here to help! We have compiled a list of our top reads for busy...
by Bill Rowley | Nov 13, 2023 | Liturgy, Peace, Prayer
Prayer Service for Peace in Israel and Palestine This service is designed as an evening, outdoor prayer vigil using handheld candles. Feel free to modify the order of worship as needed, including for use as an indoor service. Service calls for five large candles for...
by Bill Rowley | Oct 19, 2023 | Reformation Sunday
Opening Prayers | Calls to Worship |Â Prayers of the People Prayers of Invocation |Â Prayers of Confession | Affirmations of Faith Celebrating Reformation Sunday Reformation Sunday this year is October 29, the Sunday preceding October 31. It marks the 506th year since...
by Bill Rowley | Oct 18, 2023 | World Communion Sunday
The Need to Pray In light of the shocking Hamas attack on October 7 and the Israeli response, urgent prayer is needed by Christians for the people of Israel and Palestine. In numbers, 1,400 people were killed in the initial Hamas attack with 199 people taken hostage....
by Bill Rowley | Sep 19, 2023 | World Communion Sunday
Opening Prayers | Calls to Worship |Â Prayers of the People Prayers of Confession |Â Assurances of Pardon Celebrating World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday (October 1, 2023) is an excellent occasion to remember together in word, song, and action that Christ has...
