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“One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek:

to behold the fair beauty of the Lord,

and to seek him in his temple” —Psalm 27:5-6

A Compelling Pastoral and Discipleship Opportunity

I am hearing a lot about ways to commemorate the Reformation, especially as we approach the 500th anniversary of Luther’s posting of the 95 theses in 2017. I am feeling a bit ill-equipped to approach this thoughtfully. What advice do you have?

Let’s start at the very beginning…a very good place to start.

What happens at the very beginning of your worship service? Is it a “good” way to start? How intentional are you about the opening moments? While I think there are many appropriate ways to begin a worship event, I’ve come to appreciate the benefits of a processional as a very good way to start.