{"product_id":"asking-for-wonder-resources-for-creative-worship-and-preaching-9780788010613","title":"Asking For Wonder: Resources For Creative Worship And Preaching","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Elaine M. Ward\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Christian Ministry - Preaching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume will become a primary resource for pastors and worship planners of all denominations. It contains some of the most creative and inspirational worship material we have seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWonder is the ability to be open to surprise and possibility. It is the source of gratitude, expectancy, and trust... the quality of an authentic and abundant life... \u003cb\u003eAsking for Wonder\u003c\/b\u003e... is a call to beauty, celebration, and God.\u003c\/i\u003e (from the Introduction) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter exploring the meaning of \"Creative Worship,\" the author offers a wide variety of: \u003cbr\u003e Calls To Worship\u003cbr\u003e Prayers Of Confession And Assurance\u003cbr\u003e Scripture Readings For Worship\u003cbr\u003e Litanies And Readings\u003cbr\u003e Offerings\u003cbr\u003e Affirmations Of Faith\u003cbr\u003e Prayers\u003cbr\u003e Benedictions \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book concludes with chapters on Baptism and Communion, which include gripping narrative stories and contemporary services. The final chapter offers suggestions for involving children in worship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine M. Ward\u003c\/b\u003e has spent her lifetime helping others discover the joy and wonder of worship as she has taught storytelling workshops throughout the country. She has taught Christian Education at Perkins School of Theology, Dallas, Texas; Iliff School of Theology, Denver, Colorado; DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana; and Lancaster Theological Seminary and Franklin and Marshall College, both located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Ward is a prolific writer and creator of video materials on subjects that include storytelling, Old Testament and New Testament stories, children and worship, children and prayer, activities for teacher's training, and worship materials for Advent, Lent and other seasons. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 1990 Ward won the prize for the Best Written Sermon while at Lancaster Theological Seminary. She has been featured as a keynote speaker and has filled pulpits in Pennsylvania, New York, Virginia, Ohio, California, and Texas. Her workshop for ministers on \"Preaching The Story\" has been widely acclaimed. Currently Elaine Ward is a freelance writer, worship leader, preacher, and storyteller.","brand":"CSS Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47614750589079,"sku":"9780788010613","price":2130.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780788010613.webp?v=1775095988","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/asking-for-wonder-resources-for-creative-worship-and-preaching-9780788010613","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}