Banners for Visual Worship


Book Description

The banners in this book are based on the icons and emblems used in Lutheran Service Book but beautiful enough to experience God's gifts to Christians through their eyes for anychurch.Includes banners for: Holy Baptism, Confirmation, Funeral, Installation of pastor, vicar or Sunday school teacher, Anniversary, Wedding, Retirement, Reception of New Members, Dedication, and more. Includes a CD with all 70 patterns.




Banners for Worship


Book Description

Useful for all levels of banner makers, "Banners for Worship" explains the basic information and techniques necessary for preparing banners from start to finish. Designs include banners for the church year and specific occasions, such as Thanksgiving, baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and ordinations. Construction tips for each design include design options, explanation of symbolism, alternate wording, and color selections.




Banner Designs for the Church Year


Book Description

From Advent to Trinity Sunday, this collection of 40 creative designs offers a banner design for the entire church year as well as Christian holidays and themes like stewardship, the Lord's Supper, weddings, Baptisms, and more.




Christian Worship


Book Description

Christian Worship (revised and expanded in this third edition) is the complete reference handbook on the meaning, expression, and conducting of worship, from its foundational elements to the very latest contemporary issues. Taking into account cultural and denominational differences, this broad resource clearly directs all church members in the number one priority of worshipping God. Among the subjects addressed are: Banners and Symbolism (Do they have a place in worship?); Children in Worship; Copyright Laws (Does your church comply?); Drama; and Elements of Worship (What are the specific roles of music, prayer, Scripture reading, baptism, preaching, and the Lord's Supper?).




A Vision for Missions


Book Description

Wells summons us back to first principles about missions. Human need is not the starting place. The gospel is a call to know and worship God.




Worship Without Words


Book Description

This essential guidebook explains the liturgical calendar and the signs, symbols, gestures, vestments, and the architectural and sacramental elements of the liturgical church-an intriguing guide to all elements of Christian liturgy. A selection of the Episcopal and Religious Book Clubs.




Rhythms of Worship


Book Description

There are many books written for liturgical experts, but not many for laypeople. This book bridges that gap. In clear, everyday language, Waschevski and Stevens describe why Protestants worship and help to equip worship planners and leaders for excellence in their tasks. The authors explore the different elements of the worship service and how each expresses our Christ-centered faith. They also describe the feasts and festivals of the liturgical year, helping the reader understand and appreciate these special times and seasons in worship. An additional chapter considers music and arts in worship. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter invite discussion in local congregations. This book will be a valuable resource for pastors, worship committees, members, and all others who engage in worship planning and leadership.




Christ-Centered Worship


Book Description

The bestselling author of Christ-Centered Preaching provides a useful and accessible resource that traces the history of Christian worship and calls contemporary congregations to gospel faithfulness.




Spaces for Spirit


Book Description

"Real art for worship has no patterns to follow, no slick tricks, nothing to mimic or adapt to your local congregational space. It has no guarantees. Real art rises from interior places that require intense search, many failures, a reaching toward that which has never been done or said in quite that way before. This is its prophetic edge. The time and materials and spirit it takes to develop an artist's capacities to dream are extraordinary. What does our church do to support such a person? Do we not need to demand the same level of prayerful, disciplined formation from our artists as we do from our priests or pastors? Painter and textile artist Nancy Chinn invites you to accompany her in a wide-ranging, vigorous discussion about art for worship--from theory to technicque and from philosophy to practice."--Cover.




@ Worship


Book Description

Digitally-mediated liturgical practices raise challenging questions: Are worshippers in an online chapel really a community at prayer? Do avatars that receive digital bread and wine receive communion? @ Worship is the first monograph dedicated to exploring online liturgical practices that have emerged since the introduction of Web 2.0.




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