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Read more about the article Free in Christ: Worship

Free in Christ: Worship

  • Post author:John Bortulin, Frank Italiano, Nathan Strutz
  • Post published:2024/11/27
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

"Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs” (Psalm 100:2). Read how three churches offer worship services that fit their context. "That they might see Christ" My…

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Read more about the article The National Conference on Worship, Music, & the Arts—in pictures

The National Conference on Worship, Music, & the Arts—in pictures

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2024/09/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

July 30–Aug. 2 at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. International connections “I am passionate about composing songs, directing the choir, and teaching others about music,” says Hatembo Chijoka, a member at…

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Read more about the article Known as God’s distinctive community

Known as God’s distinctive community

  • Post author:Jeffrey D. Enderle
  • Post published:2023/08/18
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his…

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I come

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2022/08/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

The church door is open. My wife and I walk inside, take our bulletins, and find a seat. We usually sit in the same general spot. We haven’t varied the…

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Read more about the article Laying a foundation for the week

Laying a foundation for the week

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/01/25
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

“The one time each week that we are all together as a congregation is on Sunday,” says Nathanael Brenner, pastor at Holy Scripture, Fort Wayne, Ind. “So, I really like…

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Read more about the article Introducing the new hymnal

Introducing the new hymnal

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/12/23
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

While St. John, Burlington, Wis., has not yet bought the newly released Christian Worship: Hymnal for its sanctuary, it already has started to introduce its members to it. In November…

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Read more about the article Jesus fills us up

Jesus fills us up

  • Post author:Jeremy Cares
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

The only way to make empty hearts full is to fill them with Jesus. Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that…

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Read more about the article This is the body of Christ

This is the body of Christ

  • Post author:Mark Paustian
  • Post published:2021/08/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

As we meet in worship, we find in fuller measure what it is in Christ we share. I might have mistaken the man in the pew ahead of me for…

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Read more about the article The liturgy: Patterns of praise

The liturgy: Patterns of praise

  • Post author:Jonathan Micheel
  • Post published:2021/05/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Our patterns of worship praise our gracious Lord and build up one another for life’s journey. It’s Sunday morning. What are we going to do? Most of us will say,…

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