Resources on Joy Engelsman

Topical Study on Joy Joy is the deep-seated delight that comes from being in the presence of the living God as a result of the gracious salvation delivered as a sheer gift by God. Because joy is rooted in nothing less than the death and resurrection of Jesus, it is not a passing emotional...

Singing the Christmas Gospel Song or Hymn by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2013/singing-christmas-gospel Song or Hymn by Joy Engelsman Topics: Advent , Christmas , Singing , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Joy Engelsman presents a few songs each from a different continent that can be used during the Christmas season. They all speak to the themes of waiting, hoping, giving, and receiving.

Experiencing "The Bitter Hour" Article about Music by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/december-2013/experiencing-bitter-hour Article about Music by Joy Engelsman Topics: Easter , Lent , Crucifixion , Resurrection Source: Reformed Worship Joy Engelsman presents three songs for use during Lent and Easter: "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"; "Halleluya" with "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today"; and "Oh, to See the Dawn"/"The Power of the Cross".

Continuing the Discussion - Choosing Music for Worship Article by Elly Boersma https://network.crcna.org/worship/continuing-discussion-choosing-music-worship Article by Elly Boersma Topics: Worship , Music , Leadership Source: The CRC Network In this webinar, worship leaders Elly Boersma, Joy Engelsman, James Lee, and Katie Ritsema-Roelofs share about choosing music from their diverse worship settings.

Tears at the Manger Article by Joy Engelsman http://network.crcna.org/blog/tears-manger Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Christmas , Grief , Hope Source: The CRC Network Christmas can be a painful time of year. Joy Engelsman shares a prayer written by Sharlande Sledge that church leaders can pray as they remember those who are hurting during the Christmas season.

Potholes, Detours, and Hazards Article by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2015/potholes-detours-and-hazards Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Worship , Cultures , Reconciliation , Unity Source: Reformed Worship This article by Joy Engelsman describes two congregations that merged into one. Bringing together a variety of cultures and languages is a participation in the renewing work of the Spirit bringing wholeness to this fractured world.

'Mentoring and the Worship Leader' Webinar Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/worship/mentoring-and-worship-leader-webinar-recording Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman Topics: Worship , Leadership Source: The CRC Network Joy Englesman offers a webinar exploring the different ways leadership can mentor and support worship leaders in their congregation.

Finding Your Focus Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/finding-your-focus-from-reformed-worship Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman Topics: Sacraments , Lord’s Supper , Liturgy Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This article explores the question of "How can we help God’s people better retain knowledge of Christ—and translate that memory into lives of worship?" by choosing a single theme and exploring it using all five senses.

What It Takes: Ideas for Planning Intergenerational Worship Article by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2005/what-it-takes-ideas-planning-intergenerational-worship Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Intergenerational issues , Worship , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Joy Engelsman provides practical steps to accounting for and ministering to the different generations present in your worship. Engelsman asks for pastors to assess their congregational values and worship services to help promote growth.

The Mentoring Project Article by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/worship/mentoring-project-webinar-recording Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Learning , Worship Planning , Community Source: The CRC Network This webinar explores the benefits of mentoring relationships in worship planning and leading and discusses several effective methods for developing mentoring relationships.

Finding Your Focus Article by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2008/finding-your-focus Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Lord’s Supper , Sacraments , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship In this article, Joy Engelsman shares ways to engage multiple senses in Lord’s Supper services to help congregations have more complete and comprehensive memory of God’s work in Christ Jesus.

Daily Solo Worship for Wednesday of Holy Week Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/B.4%20A%20Wednesday%20Maundy%20Thursday%20Service%20%28individual%29.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman Topics: Maundy Thursday , Jesus Source: The CRC Network An at-home "Wednesday Maundy Thursday Service" for an individual during Holy Week. Includes prayers, songs, and questions for reflection on John 13:1-17 and Luke 22:14-20.

Giving Voice to Justice Article by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2014/giving-voice-justice Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Justice , Community , Music , Mercy Source: Reformed Worship This article by Joy Engelsman introduces several songs for worship that focus on justice, mercy, and the horizontal relationship between God’s people, hoping to fill in the gaps found in many churches' singing repertoire.

Palm/Passion Sunday Daily Worship for Holy Week Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/A.1%20Palm_Passion%20Sunday%20Daily%20Worship%20for%20Holy%20Week%20%28family_small%20group%29%20-%20Google%20Docs_0.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman Topics: Palm Sunday , Worship Source: The CRC Network An at-home worship service for a family or group for Palm/Passion Sunday. Includes litanies, songs, prayers, activities, and questions for reflection on Luke 19:28-40 or Matthew 21:1-11.

Worship and Learning Article by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/blog/worship-and-learning Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Worship , Music , Praise , Liturgy Source: Reformed Worship Joy Engelsman shares her Reformed perspective on the relationship pf worship to learning. She believes both can happen at the same time because learning integrates mind/body/soul-spirit, worship learning is communal, and learning requires humility.

Daily Solo Worship for Holy Saturday Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/B.7%20Holy%20Saturday_%20Burial%20%28individual%29.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman Topics: Holy Saturday , Worship Source: The CRC Network An at-home worship service for an individual for Holy Saturday. Includes prayers, songs, and questions for reflection on Matthew 27:57-66.

Intentional Processional: A Very Good Way to Start Article by Joy Engelsman http://www.reformedworship.org/blog/intentional-processional-very-good-way-start Article by Joy Engelsman Topics: Worship Source: Reformed Worship "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," writes Joy Engelsman.

Daily Worship for Tuesday of Holy Week Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/A.3%20Tuesday%20Daily%20Worship%20for%20Holy%20Week%20%28family_small%20group%29.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman Topics: Betrayal , Holy Week Source: The CRC Network An at-home worship service for a family or group for Tuesday of Holy Week. Includes songs, prayers, litanies, activities, and questions for reflection on Matthew 26:14-16 and 26:31-35.

On the Twelfth Year of Planning Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2007/twelfth-year-planning Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Joy Engelsman Topics: Advent , Worship Planning , Christmas Source: Reformed Worship Joy Englesman offers twelve pieces of advice for worship planners, especially for the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Daily Worship for Wednesday of Holy Week Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman https://network.crcna.org/sites/default/files/documents/A.4%20Wednesday%20Daily%20Worship%20for%20Holy%20Week%20%28family_small%20group%29.pdf Service Outline or Song Suggestions by Joy Engelsman Topics: Holy Week , Maundy Thursday Source: The CRC Network An at-home Wednesday Maundy Thursday Service for a family or group during Holy Week. Includes prayers, litanies, songs, activities, and questions for reflection on John 13:1-17 and Luke 22:14-20.

Go Ahead - Take the Penalty Flag Article about Preaching by Joy Engelsman https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2011/go-ahead-take-penalty-flag Article about Preaching by Joy Engelsman Topics: Joy , Preaching , Rejoicing , Praise Source: Reformed Worship From beginning to end, the Word of God we have been given to preach is a declaration of celebration.