Resources on Emily R Brink

Sound of a Mighty Wind: The Pentecost Story in Scripture and Song Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-1992/sound-mighty-wind-pentecost-story-scripture-and-song1 Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Emily R Brink Topics: Pentecost , Worship Planning , Holy Spirit , Scripture Reading Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink presents a worship service and scripture reading for Pentecost in which Acts 2:1-41 is read and appropriate hymns and psalms are interwoven into the story.

Songs for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Article by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2001/songs-advent-christmas-and-epiphany Article by Emily R Brink Topics: Christmas , Epiphany , Advent , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Looking for good songs to use for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany this year? This article combines song notes found in the Leader’s Edition of Sing! A New Creation and additional comments by Emily R. Brink.

Worship Service on Justice and Incarceration Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/163135.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink Topics: Justice , Incarceration , Faithfulness , Love Source: The Christian Reflection Project Emily Brink offers a worship service with the themes of justice and incarceration, including call to worship, music, prayers, confession and assurance, scripture, and benediction.

The Legacy of the Genevan Psalter Article about Songs by Emily R Brink http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/a-reformed-approach-to-psalmody-the-legacy-of-the-genevan-psalter-emily-brink Article about Songs by Emily R Brink Topics: Reformed Churches , Psalms , Music , Worship Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Emily Brink discusses the development and characteristics of the Genevan Psalter, "the most important source of metrical psalmody in the continental Reformed tradition," and its use for worship in different churches.

Freedom to serve: a service based on Paul's letter to the Colossians Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-1994/freedom-serve-service-based-pauls-letter-colossians Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink Topics: Liturgy , Prayer , Christ , Community Source: Reformed Worship Emily Brink and John Witvliet offer a service plan based on Paul's letter to the Colossians, which celebrates Christ's lordship, reminds us of our "Freedom to Serve," and calls us to live in union with Christ....

Reformation Voices Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-1994/reformation-voices-celebrating-revival-congregational-song Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Emily R Brink Topics: All Saints' Day , Reformation Day , Singing , Music Source: Reformed Worship Emily Brink offers an outline for a festival of hymns celebrating psalms and hymns from the 16th and 18th centuries. Interspersed with singing are commentaries including those of Luther, Calvin, Isaac Watts, and John Wesley.

International Adoption Agents Article by Emily R Brink http://ismreview.yale.edu/article/international-adoption-agents/ Article by Emily R Brink Topics: Worship , Adoption , World , Cultures Source: The Yale ISM Review Organist and editor of four hymnals Emily Brink reflects on how a song born in one context can be adopted in another, and both communities can claim that same song as their own.

Worship in a Blender: What remains distinctive about Reformed worship? Article about Worship by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-1994/worship-blender-what-remains-distinctive-about-reformed-worship Article about Worship by Emily R Brink Topics: Church , Ecumenism , Liturgy , Worship Source: Reformed Worship Emily Brink notes the influences from many sources on churches in the Reformed tradition, and asks if there remains anything distinctive about Reformed worship. Perhaps a better question is what makes the church Christian.

When Asked, Who Is My Neighbor Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink http://www.baylor.edu/content/services/document.php/163079.pdf Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink Topics: Justice , Neighbor Source: The Christian Reflection Project Hymn about justice, "When Asked, Who Is My Neighbor?" by Emily Brink. Set to MERLE'S TUNE by Hal Hopson.

Hymn of the Month: Hymns for June, July, and August Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-1991/hymn-month-hymns-june-july-and-august Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink Topics: Worship Planning , Music , John Newton , Slavery Source: Reformed Worship In this article, Emily R. Brink gives background and notes on three hymns, including “Amazing Grace,” and concludes with a biography of John Newton by Henry Admiraal.

Songs for Lent and Easter Article about Songs by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/december-2009/songs-lent-and-easter Article about Songs by Emily R Brink Topics: Easter , Good Friday , Lent , Worship Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink offers songs for Lent and Easter and provides background information on each song and helpful notes for implementing them into a worship service.

The Aroma of Christ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Emily R Brink https://www.praytellblog.com/index.php/2019/04/01/60-second-sermon-fifth-sunday-of-lent/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Emily R Brink Topics: Worship , Love to God , Service Source: Pray Tell Blog Mary shocked her neighbors when she poured perfume over Jesus's feet. Let's shock our world by becoming the aroma of Christ as we pour out our love for God and serve others.

Singing the Gospel During Lent Article about Worship by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/december-2008/singing-gospel-during-lent Article about Worship by Emily R Brink Topics: Lent , Worship Planning , Music , Moses Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink offers a song selection for four Sundays during Lent and gives notes on how each song ties into a scripture reading.

Jalali Yesu & Yesu Azali Awa Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink https://proskuneo.org/resources/songs/jalali-yesu-yesu-azali-awa/ Song/Hymn translated by Emily R Brink Topics: Multicultural , Worship , Holy Spirit Source: proskuneo A global worship medley in Urdu, English and Lingala, based on a Congolese folk hymn. Includes lyrics, chords, score, powerpoint, and video sample.

What J.S. Bach's Music Means for Worship Today Article about Worship by Christiane Brautigam http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/what-j-s-bachs-music-means-for-worship-today Article about Worship by Christiane Brautigam Topics: Music , Worship Planning , Leading Worship , Creativity Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship In this presentation Christiane Brautigam shares the insights and practices of J.S. Bach and how even when not used directly, his music can inform how we approach music in the church in the twenty-first century.

Reformed Churches Worldwide Article by Joan Huyser-Honig http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/reformed-churches-worldwide-a-common-heritage Article by Joan Huyser-Honig Topics: Culture , Worship , Ecumenism , Unity Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship The heart of Christian worship remains the same, whether you worship in Ghana, Mexico, China, or Japan, according to worship music expert Emily Brink. A feature story exploring the reformed church around the world.

Songs for Intercession, Ordination, and Trinity Sunday Article about Songs by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-2003/songs-intercession-ordination-and-trinity-sunday Article about Songs by Emily R Brink Topics: Trinity Sunday , Ordination , Reformed Churches , Suffering Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink suggests songs or Psalms that are fitting for services of intercession and ordination, and also a setting of Psalm 29 for Trinity Sunday.

Songs for Baptisms, Professions of Faith, Weddings, and Funerals Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-2009/songs-baptisms-professions-faith-weddings-and-funerals Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink Topics: Baptism , Funeral , Wedding , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink offers a selection of songs to be used for baptisms, profession of faith, weddings, and funerals along with notes on the songs background and meaning.

New Lent and Easter Songs from the New Testament Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink https://www.reformedworship.org/article/december-2007/new-lent-and-easter-songs-new-testament Song/Hymn by Emily R Brink Topics: Easter , Lent , Holy Week , Maundy Thursday Source: Reformed Worship Emily R. Brink offers a description and background of a few Lent and Easter songs, including one based on the parable of the two sons from Matthew 21:28-32 and one based on Romans 8:38-39.

What North American Churches Can Learn from the Church in Pakistan Article about Worship by Eric Sarwar http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/what-north-american-churches-can-learn-from-the-church-in-pakistan Article about Worship by Eric Sarwar Topics: Cultures , Music , Worship Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Join this conversation between Eric Sarwar, a Presbyterian pastor from Pakistan, and Emily Brink, Worship Institute staff member, about how Pakistani worship practices can bless and inform the Christian church in North America.