Worship the Lord – Practical Ideas for Lutheran Worship

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PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR LUTHERAN WORSHIP

In the March 2014 WELS Connection video, which featured the 2014 national worship conference, Pastor Dan Sims commented on a trend he has sensed. He said that there has been a resurgence in WELS in the last decade of trying to do Lutheran worship really well. It is the hope of the Commission on Worship and the writers we engage that this series will assist you and others in your congregation toward that goal.

Worship the Lord – Confessional Perspectives on Worship

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CONFESSIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON WORSHIP

This issue begins a new series to explore various confessional perspectives on worship. May God grant that study and discussion of these confessional perspectives contribute to God-pleasing worship, to synodical unity, and to spiritual impact within our congregations and communities.

Worship the Lord – Challenges for the Lutheran Church Choir

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CHALLENGES FOR THE LUTHERAN CHURCH CHOIR

A new series begins with this issue. It will explore various challenges affecting Lutheran choirs. Some articles will be written with the pastor’s role as worship planner in mind, others for sharing with a choir director, worship committee, or lay leaders for encouragement or training or solving challenges.

Worship the Lord – Worship Words

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WORSHIP WORDS

A new series begins with this issue. It will explore twelve key worship concepts. Some articles may be valuable for analysis in a pastors’ study group, board of elders, or worship committee. As WELS parishes work with these concepts, our worship will be enriched for the sake of both members and guests. It will be faithful to Scripture, to our Lutheran heritage, and to the challenges and opportunities of being 21st century followers of Jesus.

Worship the Lord – Christian Worship Supplement

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CHRISTIAN WORSHIP: SUPPLEMENT

A look at Christian Worship: Supplement by committee members responsible for its planning. The supplement was released in 2008.