Previously, I had mentioned attending the 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. in January and my hopes of sharing some perspectives and wisdom gleaned from the symposium. One of the goals of the symposium is to help worship leaders to be informed more fully about the cultural context in which they lead worship.
Last week I had the privilege of attending the 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship held at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. As per usual, it was a wonderfully inspiring time of worship, learning, and interaction with over 1,400 other worship and church leaders from all over the world.
Blessings to you all as we begin a new year in God’s grace and service! I’m writing this brief note as another way of keeping in touch and specifically now to highlight and encourage you in three challenges.
We are working toward memorizing Psalm 100 for the first Sunday in November. Below is the suggested version.
Psalm 100
A psalm. For giving grateful praise.
1 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.
2 Worship the Lord with gladness;
come before him with...
This month there are three invitations-challenges that are being put before us. The first is the invitation to be a part of or create DNA groups, for prayer and care as we follow Jesus together. A half page describing these groups and the possibilities for them was shared and placed in each one of our mail slots, with extras...
THE 6-8 WORD CHALLENGE !!
Last Sunday we enjoyed our launch or kickoff Sunday celebration and barbeque lunch. Thanks to everyone who helped by making the whole Sunday a wonderful day – special thanks to all those who brought, organized and prepared the food indoors (and outdoors); thanks to all those who served and thanks to all...
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Last week we were introduced to the DNA group concept for Bethel Church. Here follows some questions and answers regarding DNA groups:
WHAT’S THE SIZE OF A DNA GROUP?
Your size should allow for meaningful connection. A frequently sized group for prayer of this kind is 3 or 3 households; sometimes known as prayer triplets...
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One of things we want to do this church season at Bethel is to encourage one to go deeper in our faith-walk, to take the next step and to take responsibility for the formation and growth of our faith.
