Preaching From The Not-So-Minor Prophets
Alex Gondola
Alex Gondola provides a rare glimpse into the lives of the minor prophets, reminding us of God's consistent commands of love, justice, and repentance.

Series IX, Cycle B
George Reed, O.S.L.
The themes for each Sunday service, as created by the lectionary, can be further explored and appreciated through Reed's poetic prayers and responsories, as well as through musical selection suggestions. Topics covered in this resource include:

* Calls to Worship

* Suggested Hymns

* Collects for the Day

* Prayers of Confession

Based On Lectionary Years A, B, C
Robert S. Jarboe
How does a pastor who follows the lectionary make the Advent wreath relevant to the rest of the service? Here is a very easy-to-use resource which includes every Sunday in Advent, as well as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It provides bulletin inser

Robert Blair
If you’re looking for a planning resource to help you deal with funerals and weddings, this book is worth its weight in gold. Pastors are repeatedly called on to perform these ceremonies in an infinite variety of circumstances, yet there’s no ”one-si

Hanging The Greens For Christmas
Janet Burton
Worship in today’s mainline churches is changing faster than many ministry leaders would like, yet not fast enough to satisfy many laypeople who want to experience something fresh when they attend worship. While older members may resist losing valued

Songs And Lessons For The Advent Wreath And Hanging Of The Greens
Eulonda A. Dreher
Begin your celebration of the Advent season with this meaningful program that weaves together informative readings, scripture, and familiar hymns with the lighting of the Advent wreath and the ”hanging of the greens.” It’s a wonderfully creative way

Dramas, Pageants, And Worship Services For Advent/Christmas
Anne W. Anderson, Nelson Chamberlain, Linda Buff, Sharon Cathcart, and Pamela H. Peterson
This anthology provides you with a great selection of dramatic material for memorable Advent and Christmas worship. With a variety of approaches, there's ample material to choose from to fit your needs, whatever your congregation's size or worship st

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A Christmas Play in a Worship Setting
Diane L. Gibson
The scene for this Christmas play and worship service is a familiar one: a nativity display in a town square. As different individuals or families approach the manger scene they hear the voice of God speaking his words of truth, encouragement, and hope to their own unique needs and circumstances. When the members of your congregation hear God's message to these individuals, they will hear God speaking to them as well. The service includes the congregational singing of familiar Christmas carols.

A Collection Of Congregational Resources For Thanksgiving, Advent, And Christmas
CSS Publishing
This anthology of holiday material provides you with a complete collection of resources for drama, worship, and young people. It includes a wide range of resources from across the denominational spectrum. Copying privileges are included for all

A Good Friday Service
Marie A. Asner
Tenebrae For Modern Times combines scripture, contemporary language, and prose poetry in an innovative setting. Within the framework of a standard worship service, short reflections by six apostles are echoed by the musings of six contemporary