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    • Introduction

      There are a variety of approaches that can be taken in terms of worship. In the following video (8 min), Rev. Dr. Sarah Travis discusses the traditional Four Fold Order of Worship, which begins with The Gathering, followed by The Word and The Response to the Word, and concludes with The Sending. At about the five minute mark of the video, a popup will appear. Select it to participate in a short practice activity that will test your understanding of The Four Fold Order of Worship. 

      Content

      Knowledge Check

      Instructions: Match the items by dragging and dropping them into the correct categories.


      Traditional Order of Worship Example

      1. Prelude
      2. Opening Hymn/Praises
      3. Land Acknowledgment
      4. Call to Worship
      5. Prayer of Approach/Adoration
      6. Prayer of Confession
      7. Assurance of Pardon
      8. Prayer of Illumination
      9. Scripture Readings
      10. Sermon
      11. Sacraments of Baptism/Communion
      12. Prayers of Thanksgiving
      13. The Offering
      14. Closing Hymn
      15. Charge and Benediction

      Pause and Reflect


      Take a moment to pause and reflect on the order of worship that is most familiar to you. Why do you do it the way you do? Do you know why?

    • Order of Worship - What did you learn? Foro

      In the discussion forum, create a post (just a few sentences) discussing your context for worship and answering some of the reflection questions. After you've posted your reflection, read other responses and offer your thoughts.

      Discussion Questions:

      • Does the order of worship you follow help people encounter God? Why or why not?
      • Does the order of worship you follow help people move from despair to hope?
      • How could you improve the experience for the people to achieve these things?

      Instructions: To add your thoughts, select the title link above and select the Add discussion topic button.