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Advent

Worship Service Series
	The Songs of Advent (2006)
		The People with a Song: Psalm 147:1-3, 12-14 The Song of a Brother and a Sister: Exodus 15:1-21 The Two Songs of the Big Night: Luke 2:8-10 The Song of Mary: Luke 1:46-55
	Micah's Hope (2005)
		Here Comes God!: Micah 1:2-3 Like a Plowed Field: Micah 3:12 The Poor Man's Ruler: Micah 5:2 The Strong Shepherd: Micah 5:4
	The Gifts of Christmas (2004)
		Anticipation: Isaiah 25:6-26:6 Patience: Romans 8:25 Hope: 1 Peter 1:3 Revelation: Hebrews 1:1-4
	When God Breaks In ... (2003)
		He Reveals Himself: Exodus 3:1-15 He Calls Us for Life: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 He Stretches Us: Jonah (selected verses) He Accomplishes Great Things: Luke 1:26-38
	Preparing the Way (2002)
		Comfort My People!: Isaiah 40:1-2 The Straight Highway: Isaiah 40:3-5 The Breath of God: Isaiah 40:6-8 God's Good Tidings: Isaiah 40:9
Weekday Services
		Jesus Is Coming! The Paradox of Christmas Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (Christmas Celebration based on Luke 2)
Articles
		The King of Glory Comes (Reformed Worship 69) Margaret Van Dyk An Advent Service of Scripture, Poetry, and Song
		Planning Ahead for Advent
		Making Preparation for Advent and the Christian Year in Worship
Lessons and Carols
	The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols was first sung at the Cathedral of Truro, England, and was later adapted for use in King’s College Chapel, Cambridge, where the service has been sung each Christmas since 1918. The service has been sung by the Calvin College Campus Choir since 1974. These recent programs are available.
		When Justice and Peace Embrace: Singing the Psalms at Christmas (2006) On Earth as in Heaven (2005) God Moves in a Mysterious Way... (2004) Join All the Glorious Names (2003) A Pentecostal Christmas (2002) Born to Die, Born to Rise (2001) Let Heaven and Nature Sing! (2000) Jubilee (1999) Christus Paradox (1998) Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming (1997)