Updated March, 2025
Authentic Worship in a Changing World
A one-day leadership training seminar led by Robert Webber. Contact the Institute for Worship Studies, Box 894, Wheaton, IL 60189; 630-510-8905;
fax 630-510-0601; website:
http://members.aol.com/worshipweb
NOTES
Prayers for the Persecuted Church
It is wonderful to think of Christians in the entire free world joining together to remember and pray for their persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ. We have been overwhelmed lately with people requesting information on how they can become involved in a tangible way with the persecuted church. There are many ways to do this. On our website we have a listing of programs that will help your readers get active on behalf of the persecuted church. The programs range from simple (collecting coats for Christians in the Ukraine who have no heat) to complex (travel overseas to meet the persecuted church). To find ideas for yourself, visit the following link: http://www.persecutedchurch.org/do/resources/programs/Programs.cfm
Note: RW is happy to pass along this note we received from the folks at Prayers for the Persecuted Church.
New Scripture Alive Dramas
Rainbow in the Clouds: The Story of Noah (40 min.)
The Triumphal Entry: The Message of Palm Sunday (20 min.)
Two more Scripture Alive dramas are available, bringing to fifteen the number of these dramatic presentations of Scripture and song for worship services. These dramas are especially appropriate for evening services. Bert Polman masterfully weaves together Old and New Testament passages to present biblical events in the broader context of all of Scripture. All the characters speak words directly from Scripture. Many of these dramas are complete worship services. Churches need purchase only one copy ($14.95 US/$21.70 CDN); photocopying for your cast is permissible. These presentations can be performed as reader’s theater or as full-fledged dramatic productions. All the music is provided as well, with information for obtaining copyright permissions.
The dramas in the series are
God Speaks, Creation Listens: The Story of Beginnings (40 min.)
Rainbow in the Clouds: The Story of Noah (40 min.)
Mother in Israel: The Story of Deborah (40 min.)
Savior of Her People: The Story of Esther (40 min.)
The Fiery Prophet: The Story of Elijah (40 min.)
Comfort Now My People: The Advent Message from Isaiah (40 min.)
God with Us: The Christmas Message from the Gospels (60 min.)
This Is My Beloved Son: The Baptism of Jesus (40 min.)
Heal Us Today: Stories of Jesus the Healer (25 min.)
The Triumphal Entry: The Message of Palm Sunday (25 min.)
Why Have You Forsaken Me? The Passion of Our Lord
According to Matthew (30 min.)
It Is Finished: The Passion of Our Lord According to John (30 min.)
Were Not Our Hearts Burning? The Emmaus Story (40 min.)
My Lord and My God: Thomas Meets the Risen Christ (30 min.)
Upon This Rock: The Story of Peter (40 min.)
To order, call Faith Alive Christian Resources published by CRC Publications at 1-800-333-8300 or order online: www.FaithAliveResources.org.
Music for Kids
Sing-Along Praise Songs: 16 praise songs for young children by Jon and Jacquelyn Negus.
These sixteen songs were originally composed for Year 2 of Story Hour, a creative program that helps four- to six-year-olds learn about God and the stories from God’s Word. Now they’re available to anyone!
These delightful songs come with motions provided by Jacqueline Negus, a music educator for twenty years and a national professional educator for Kindermusik. Negus operates her own Kindermusik program for approximately five hundred students and is codirector of the Red Rose Children’s Choir of Lake County, Illinois. Her husband, Jon, has coproduced music for Kindermusik International; he has also recorded and arranged five children’s albums for Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois.
Worship Renewal Grants Program
Don't forget to consider applying for a grant from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. The deadline for entries is September 1. For more information, see RW 59, p. 46, or visit the Institute website www.calvin.edu/worship.