Songs of preparation: O Thank The LORD For He Is Good (Psalm 107), Cornerstone, and To God Be The Glory! Prayer of Approach and Confession: Lifting up our voices to acknowledge the God who redeemed us despite our many failings, asking that we may live out the joy into which we’re called and be faithful …
Songs of preparation: From the Highest of Heights (Indescribable), All People That On Earth Do Dwell (Psalm 100). Prayer of Approach and Confession: Praising the God who testifies of Himself and His saving power in creation and revelation, giving thanks for His power that makes us His children and keeps us His children. Song of …
Another quote from another of Willimon’s books, this time about pastoral care as produced by corporate worship. If the desire is primarily for therapeutic and didactic outcomes, and not God, this will not occur in the same way as when God and worship of Him is the focus of gathering. …the first and foremost purpose …
If you’re listening to a preacher tomorrow, hopefully they’re not trying to lift you up to heaven with their words. (Or worse by the music) Their language should point you instead to the fact that God comes down to us. From William Willimon. The cross is a reminder that there is no eloquent, rhetorically savvy …
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