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500 ILLUSTRATIONS FROM LIFE FOR PREACHING & TEACHING
Jones, G. Curtis; Jones, Paul H.
This book meets the need for contemporary, engaging stories and quotations with which to illustrate the sermon. These are stories drawn from the lives of real people, presented as brief anecdotes to be used to deepen the preaching and teaching of the gospel. 

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ABC'S OF WORSHIP
Stake, Donald Wilson
This reference book contains 176 articles on terms and practices used in worship. It is clearly written, is arranged in alphabetical order, and cross-referenced. 

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BEYOND THE WORSHIP WARS
Long, Thomas G.
Almost every congregation is experiencing tension over worship. Many congregations have been participating in a renaissance of worship known as the #liturgical movement# and have reclaimed worship forms that have served the church for centuries. Yet because the church today is operating in a radically changed cultural environment, many people in our society do not understand liturgical worship and thus we must find language, music, themes, and images that speak to the unchurched, spiritually seeking person.

In Beyond the Worship Wars, Thomas G. Long discusses the nine characteristics of vital and faithful worship practiced by a wide range of #third-way# congregations#all characteristics that make for vital and faithful worship. Paperback.

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BLENDED WORSHIP
Webber, Robert E.
This book examines the wide array of worship styles, from traditional to contemporary, currently in practice in today's churches. The author explores how churches can benefit from a blending of these various styles, to achieve a meaningful and renewing worship experience. 

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BOOK OF COMMON WORSHIP
Jones, G. Curtis; Jones, Paul H.
Gathered into this one volume are the important elements of the seven "Supplemental Liturgical Resources" published earlier, and now revised following extensive use throughout the church. 

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BOOK OF OCCASIONAL SERVICES: A LITURGICAL RESOURCE SUPPLEMENTING THE Stake, Donald Wilson
Provides many widely used services no in the "Book of Common Worship." Dedications, services for marking transitions, installations, interfaith resources are among the helps in this resource. 

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BULLETINS-SAMPLES
Blount, Brian K.; Tubbs, Leonora
Samples of bulletins for various times in the church year, from different size churches. Helpful for commissioned lay preachers, or persons preparing to become commissioned lay preachers. 

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CALL TO WORSHIP-LECTIONARY AIDS FOR 2001-2002
Chapman, Dean W.
This is a resource for musicians, pastors, and worship planners. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, aids and suggestions are provided for each Sunday and festival day with articles and reviews by leading scholars and practioners in the fields of worship, music, and theology. 

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CALL TO WORSHIP-LECTIONARY AIDS FOR 2002-2003
This is a resource for musicians, pastors, and worship planners. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, aids and suggestions are provided for each Sunday and festival day with articles and reviews by leading scholars and practioners in the fields of worship, music, and theology.

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CALL TO WORSHIP - LECTIONARY AIDS FOR 2003-2004
This is a resource for musicians, pastors, and worship planners. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary, aids and suggestions are provided for each Sunday and festival day with articles and reviews by leading scholars and practitioners in the fields of worship, music, and theology.

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
White, James F.
Is your church planning to add a new worship service, or looking for ways to improve its current worship> The authors of this book describe three basic forms of contemporary worship and include six examples of contemporary worship services and practical guidelines for making transitions from current practice to contemporary services. 

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CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: A SOURCEBOOK FOR SPIRITED-TRADITIONAL PRAISE
Wright, Tim; Wright, Jan
This handbook contains everything a congregation needs in order to plan, launch, and stabilize contemporary worship services. Three formats for contemporary worship are unwrapped: 1) spirited-traditional, 2) contemporary praise, and 3) contemporary seeker (or outreach-oriented) services. 

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DAILY PRAYER
Blount, Brian K.; Tubbs, Leonora
This book offers a pattern of prayer designed for use by Christians in the latter part of the 20th Century. It is a supplemental liturgical resource. 

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DEDICATION SERVICES FOR EVERY OCCASION
Holck, Jr., Manfred
This handbook contains 35 dedication services for just about any occasion requiring a special celebration. They may be used as printed, or adapted to meet local situations. 

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DEDICATIONS & READINGS FOR CHURCH EVENTS
Holcok, Jr., Manfred
When a church has a reason for celebration and thanksgiving, an appropriate litany of response can likely be found in this book. 

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DIRECTORY FOR WORSHIP-STUDY GUIDE
Kline, Benton C.
This study guide was written for congregations to help acquaint them with the Directory for Worship, and to guide them in its use in the life of the church. 

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EXPLORING PRESBYTERIAN WORSHIP
White, James F.
Seven articles which address aspects of what it means to worship God today in ways that are both faithful to the Reformed tradition and responsive to the contemporary world. 

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FLAMES OF THE SPIRIT
Duck, Ruth C.
Most resources contained in this book are for Sunday worship. However, it also contains material for baptism, and other special occasions. It is inclusive in reference to God and humanity, and reflects concern for justice and peace in the world. They are theologically sound, scripturally based, and well written. 

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FUNERAL: A SERVICE OF WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION
White, James F.
This book is published by the Presbyterian Church and explains the procedure for the funeral service. It is a supplemental liturgical resource. 

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GREAT ENDS OF THE CHURCH/WORSHIP RESOURCES FOR CONGREGATIONS
Theology and Worship office Designed to encourage and assist congregations to lift the Great Ends in worship, the ideas and liturgies present text and spirit in a variety of settings. Complete Orders of Worship. Reproduction of text and illustrations is allowed. 

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HANDBOOK FOR THE COMMON LECTIONARY
Bower, Peter C.
This handbook provides three scripture readings for each Lord's Day and each festival of the year in the three-year cycle, together with brief notations on each reading to help the reader interpret the nature of the passage. H

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HANDBOOK OF THE CHRISTIAN YEAR
Hickman, Hoyt L.
An invitation and guide for the renewal and deepening of worship. Contains background, services for Sundays and special days, texts and pastoral commentary. Glossaries of Christian symbols and liturgical terms are also included. 

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HOW TO WORSHIP AS A PRESBYTERIAN
Chapman, Dean W.
How is the person in the pew to do the job of worship? According to the author worship is not a spectator sport. The author believes that, sadly, the contemporary worshipper too often waits to be entertained by God, transforming the last hope for divine communion into a theme park attraction. The eight chapters in this book develop the implications of the Reformation doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. The author discusses the worshipper's role in prayer, music, the reading and exposition of scripture, the offering, and the Lord's Supper. 

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LET US PRAY: REFORMED PRAYERS FOR CHRISTIAN WORSHIP
This practical book for use in Reformed worship boasts a collection of highly engaging prayers written by current Presbyterian pastors and theologians. Unique amidst most prayer books, the language of these prayers is conversational in tone, rather than formal, and their concerns represent a diversity of approaches. Divided into sections by seasons of the liturgical year, this book includes prayers of confession, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving, as well as assurances of pardon, litanies, and calls to worship.

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NEW WESTMINSTER DICTIONARY OF LITURGY & WORSHIP
This distinguished and comprehensive dictionary should stand as the definitive reference work on all aspects of liturgical practice and belief. Systematically organized and alphabetically arranged for maximum ease of use, the book also includes up-to-date bibliographies for further reading and research.

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PRESBYTERIAN WORSHIP
Weaver, J. Dudley
Writing from the perspective of the parish pastor, Presbyterian pastor J. Dudley Weaver presents a complete and accessible overview of Reformed worship. Weaver moves from the history and theology behind Reformed worship to practical information for clergy, including help for planning worship, celebrating the dates of the church year, and working with others in the congregation to plan worship. This concise handbook is ideal for all clergy in Presbyterian and Reformed churches.

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PROGRAM READY II-MORE QUICK AND COMPLETE PROGRAMS FOR THE CHURCH YEAR
MacNeill, Dorothy
No time to prepare a program? This collection offers all-new, ready material for worship, reflection, and discussion. Every program is a complete service and includes a call to worship, prayers, hymn suggestions, and a short meditation, as well as ideas to spark group activities and preparation notes. 

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REACHING FOR RAINBOWS
Weems, Ann
This is a resource for creative worship, offering ideas for worship and sermon material covering such specific events as Christmas, weddings, Pentecost, and Communion. 

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REACHING OUT WITHOUT DUMBING DOWN
Dawn, Marva J.
The author explores ways that congregation members and leaders can plan appealing and accessible worship services without "dumbing down" to the lowest common denominator of popular culture. Her goals are to "reflect upon the culture for which we want to proclaim the gospel; to expose the subtle powers that beckon us into idolatries.... 

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RESOURCES FOR PREACHING AND WORSHIP-YEAR B
This is the first of a three-volume lectionary resoucre that weaves together a rich tapestry of quotations, meditations, poems, and prayers by classic and contemporary spiritual writers. Each volume links with the lectionary readings for Sundays and for important festival days such as Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost

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RESOURCES FOR PREACHING AND WORSHIP - YEAR C
This is the second volume in a three-volume set of lectionary resources, providing preachers and worship leaders of all denominations a host of written material for worship and reflection.

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SEARCHING FOR SHALOM
Weems, Ann
This resource includes poems and monologues about the search for shalom. It is a resource for creative worship. 

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SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY
Shenk, Sara Wenger
This is part of the supplemental liturgical resources and gives the structure for the service for the Lord's day. 

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SERVICE FOR THE LORD'S DAY-STUDY GUIDE
Shenk, Sara Wenger
This six-session study guide was prepared for use with "The Service for the Lord's Day" published in 1984. There is a helpful section on introducing liturgical change in a congregation. 

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SERVICES FOR OCCASIONS OF PASTORAL CARE
Shenk, Sara Wenger
Ministry with the sick, Holy Communion with those unable to attend public worship, services for wholeness, service of repentance and forgiveness for use with a penitent individual, reaffirmation for the sick or dying, ministry at a time of death are among the services included in this resource. 

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SPEAKERS SOURCEBOOK II
Doan, Eleanor
4000 illustrations and quotations for preachers and other public speakers. 

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SPECTACLE OF WORSHIP IN A WIRED WORLD Sample, Tex
Although other books discuss how to involve multi-media elements in worship, The Spectacle of Worship in a Wired World explores how electric culture shapes people's perceptions and expectations of what worship is. The new electronic culture, explains Tex Sample, is a culture that involves fundamentally different ways of experiencing and knowing the world. It is also a culture that holds tremendous challenges for all areas of the life of the church, none more so than its worship. Sample points out that if we hope to reach the generations that have grown up with television and other electronic media as daily parts of their lives, we must understand what electronic culture is, and begin to think about how the church's worship can learn from it and adapt to it. Examining the three central elements of electronic culture - images, sound as beat, and visualization - Sample demonstrates that meaning arises for those steeped in this culture from the convergence of these elements, rather than from any one of them individually.

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STONES FOR BREAD
Frankforter, A. Daniel
In twelve chapters, the author discusses some of the different programs for "marketing" worship, explores the implications of such actions for the integrity of a church's mission and spiritual life, and proposes some alternative means for rejuvenating worship. He also challenges local congregations to rethink the attitude toward the sanctuary to re-institute the place of silence and meditation in worship, to remove social activities from worship, and to place less emphasis on viewing how many members a church has as an indicator of how "healthy" it is. 

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SUNDAYS & SEASON-WORSHIP PLANNING GUIDE
Dawn, Marva J.
This book offers an introduction to Cycle B readings and the Gospel of Mark, an extensive bibliography of practical worship/music resources, introductions to the seasons and principal festivals of the year, guidelines for seasonal environment and art, alternate worship texts, images for preaching, suggestions for helping children participate, etc. 

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TEXTS FOR PREACHING-NRSV-YEAR C
Cousar, Charles B.
Based on the "New Revised Standard Version of the Bible" provides a resource for an entire year of sermons and offers practical help for preachers and others who use the Revised Common Lectionary. 

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THROUGH JESUS CHRIST: WORSHIP AND FAITH
Wallace, Julia Kuhn
This video is designed to use in five sessions: "Singing the Faith,' "Dying and Rising with Christ, Words and the Word, A Place of Expectation,' and "The Fullness of Christ." Study guide included. 

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TOO DEEP FOR WORDS: A THEOLOGY OF LITURGICAL EXPRESSION
Schmit, Clayton J.
Exploring fundamental ways in which verbal expression in worship relates to aesthetic expression, the author provides a vitally important book for those interested in homiletics. He explains that worship isn't just a sequence of "holy" words, and he reflects theologically on the relationship between verbal and aesthetic expression, demonstrating the aesthetic significance of verbal liturgical expression and the aesthetic responsibility of those who preach, pray, and lead in public worship.

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TOUCH HOLINESS
Duck, Ruth C.
Theologically and liturgically sensitive, these resources for the church year will encourage creativity and theological integrity in worship. 

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TRANSITIONS IN WORSHIP
Langford, Andy
This video is of the workshop held at Bethelwoods on February 23, 1999 on "Transitions in Worship" by Andy Langford. The book entitled "Transitions in Worship" is also available through the Resource Center. 

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TRANSITIONS IN WORSHIP-MOVING FROM TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY
Langford, Andy
Today, congregations in North America face a profoundly unchristian culture. Yet, this culture still seeks a foundation that the church alone can provide. The task before the church is whether it will use the power of God's grace through worship to explode within our society the love of Jesus Christ." 

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TREASURY OF CELEBRATIONS
Pogue, Carolyn
If you are not satisfied with consumer-oriented celebrations, this book of creative ideas is for you. It contains models of celebration with joy, spontaneity, caring, justice, and concern for nature. It draws on the experiences of people with widely varying backgrounds and perspectives, whose celebrations give voice to their ideas. 

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WHAT HAPPENS SUNDAY MORNING
Noren, Carol M.
Helps lay people evaluate what they do Sunday morning, suggests positive steps for making worship better, shows lay people how to work with their pastors, and demonstrates how to make worship the work of the people. 

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WHAT'S GOOD ABOUT THIS NEWS: PREACHING FROM THE GOSPELS AND GALATIANS
Bartlett, David L.
In this book, based on hid 2001 Lyman Beecher lectures at Yale Divinity School, Bartlett looks at the meaning of good news in the Gospels and in Paul's letter to the Galatians. This book includes five sample sermons.

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WHEN WE GATHER-YEAR A
Kirk, James G.
This book is to be used in conjunction with Year A of the Lectionary. 

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WHEN WE GATHER-YEAR C
Kirk, James G.
This resource is designed for use with the common lectionary. It is a way for individuals to add the discipline of daily scripture reading and prayer to their lives. 

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WHY NOT CELEBRATE
Shenk, Sara Wenger
The author offers suggestions for Christians who want to celebrate "the silences, the clasped hands, the broken loaf and the first evening star" of an ordinary day; in addition to the seasons of the church year and secular calendar. 

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WIRED CHURCH-MAKING MEDIA MINISTRY (CD-ROM INCLUDED)
Wilson, LenThis book contains four parts: 1. Developing a Mission for Media; 2. Designing Eye-popping Media; 3. Building a Championship Team; and 4. Buying the Tools. The CD has three parts: 1. Tutorial; 2. Technical; and 3. Samples of animations, videos, and graphics that can be used in worship presentations.

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