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Web Highlighter – August 6, 2010

Posted by CICW

Whether we are old or young,
whether we are first-time or longtime worshipers,
whether we come full of doubts or confidence, joy or sorrow,
in this place we are all family,
because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.
Welcome to all of you today!

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Hampton University award

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We at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship were honored and humbled to receive the Charles H. Flax Award of Excellence in Church Music from Hampton University.

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Web Highlighter – July 15, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom,
sometimes startling and unexpected,
sometimes still and quiet,
but always dwelling among us.
We watch and wait for the Word of God.

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Web Highlighter – July 1, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

We are grateful for our Worship Renewal Grant recipients who gathered this past week at Calvin College. We pray that those beginning their grant year will be encouraged, and those completing their grant year will continue to see fruits from their projects for years to come. We will be posting images of all project posters later this month.

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Remembering Christina Mandang

Posted by Nathan Bierma

We mourn the tragic loss of Christina Mandang, who was hit by a car on Saturday night and died early Sunday morning.

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Web Highlighter – June 15, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

We are excited to witness the historic Uniting General Council of the World Communion of Reformed Churches at Calvin College over the next two weeks. Delegates from over 40 countries will gather for worship, fellowship, and council proceedings.

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Web Highlighter – June 1, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

The Spirit gathers us to worship God
and builds us up in faith, hope, and love
so that we may go into the world to proclaim the gospel
and work for justice and peace.
Let us worship God together.

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Web Highlighter – May 5, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

Jesus ascended in triumph to his heavenly throne.
There he hears our prayers,
pleads our cause before the Father,
and rules the world.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Come, let us worship and bow down.

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Web Highlighter – April 8, 2010

Posted by Nathan Bierma

City of God, Easter forever,
golden Jerusalem, Jesus the Lamb,
river of life, saints and archangels,
sing with creation to God the I AM!
Jesus is risen and we shall arise:
give God the glory! Alleluia!

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Psalms grant featured in Charlotte Observer

Posted by Nathan Bierma

Christ the King Presbyterian Church, recipient of a Worship Renewal Grant, was featured in the Charlotte Observer on Saturday:

Christ the King Presbyterian Church might seem an unlikely congregation to undertake an intensive 15-week focus on the Book of Psalms. The contemporary-style church meets in the Underwood Elementary School gym and attracts a young, casually dressed crowd.

Yet this 9-year-old congregation is reaching deep into the ancient treasures of the Bible to find inspiration for its music, sermons and private devotions.

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