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September 2024

Advent / Christmas

RW 153

Articles in this issue

Editorial

The Bending-Down God

The Missional Message of Advent

By

Joyce Borger
Mission

Advent and Mission

The Call to Emulate Christ and Join in His Work

By

Kevin Schutte
Worship Series

Reckless Inclusivity

The Women in Jesus’ Genealogy

By

Ruth Ann Schuringa
Drama

The Plan

A Lessons and Carols Pageant

By

Bethany Besteman
Intergenerational

A Case for Intergenerational Worship

Ideas for Including Children in Advent Worship

By

Lindsey Goetz
Q&A

Why Sing?

By

Paul Ryan
Songs for the Season

Building Bridges through Congregational Song

Music from the Netherlands

By

James MacMillan
Leadership

The Troubles

Ten Lessons from Ireland for Leading Worship in Difficult Times

By

Karen Campbell
Lament

A Litany for a Sad Church

For Use During Advent and Times of Lament

By

Johnathan Sumner
For Pastors

The Christmas Mission

Embodying the Christmas Message of Hope

By

Scott E. Hoezee
Worship Series

The Gifts of Christmas

By

Kyle Haack
Come and See

Clutter Is Easy

By

Dean R. Heetderks