Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal

Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal
Author: Carlton Young
Publisher:
Total Pages: 940
Release: 1993-05
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781426756801

Includes for each hymn in the Hymnal historical background of text and tune; suggested uses for today;name origin;text/tune changes over the years; commentary on Hymnal treatment; and theological base of texts.

The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion

The Presbyterian Hymnal Companion
Author: LindaJo H. McKim
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780664251802

This helpful resource provides extensive information about each hymn in The Presbyterian Hymnal (1990)--background detail about hymn origins, publication history, authors, translators, composers, and arrangers. Stories about some of the hymns are also included. An excellent handbook that supplies information useful for a variety of purposes.

Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal

Companion to the United Methodist Hymnal
Author: Carlton R. Young
Publisher:
Total Pages: 968
Release: 1993
Genre: Music
ISBN:

Includes for each hymn in the Hymnal historical background of text and tune; suggested uses for today;name origin;text/tune changes over the years; commentary on Hymnal treatment; and theological base of texts.

The United Methodist Book of Worship

The United Methodist Book of Worship
Author: UMPH Methodist Publication
Publisher: Kingswood Books
Total Pages: 646
Release: 2016-04-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426735006

This helpful United Methodist denominational book of liturgy, prayer, services and service music is indispensable for pastors, musicians, and laypersons that plan and lead worship. Arranged according to the Christian year, this resource enables worship leaders to locate prayers, services, and information quickly. Updated information and new formats insure ease of use, making this a great resource when planning worship.. It features: A vast collection of worship material: services, liturgies, litanies, prayers, blessings, music, and other acts of worship and praise. Thousands of references to The United Methodist Hymnal, including suggested hymns for a host of worship occasions. Resources for special Sundays and other days of churchwide emphasis. New Christian Years Services Services for various occasions including: Presentation of Bibles to Children An Order of Farewell to Pastor Orders of Installation or Recognition Orders of Daily Praise and Prayer Updates include: Membership vows, baptismal covenant, diaconal changes, and other updates made as a result of General Conference action. Calendar for dating Easter and related holy days—extend beyond 2020. Chart of lectionary years on page 227--update and extend. Current version of ordinal. eBook Edition allows you download a digital file of full text of The Book of Worship to your eReader for personal use.

This We Believe

This We Believe
Author: William H. Willimon
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1426706898

Deepen your understanding of Methodism's core beliefs.

Glory to God: A Companion

Glory to God: A Companion
Author: Carl P. Jr. Daw
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 1394
Release: 2016-05-25
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1611646529

This informative resource provides a brief history of each hymn in the popular hymnal Glory to God. Written by one of the foremost hymn scholars today, the Companion explains when and why each hymn was written and provides biographical information about the hymn writers. Church leaders will benefit from this book when choosing hymn texts for every worship occasion. Several indexes will be included, making this a valuable reference tool for pastors, worship planners, scholars, and students, as well as an interesting and engaging resource for music lovers.

T&T Clark Companion to Methodism

T&T Clark Companion to Methodism
Author: Charles Yrigoyen Jr
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0567662462

This is an invaluable handbook on Methodism containing an introduction, dictionary of key terms, and concentrates on key themes, methodology and research problems for those interested in studying the origins and development of the history and theology of world Methodism. The literature describing the history and development of Methodism has been growing as scholars and general readers have become aware of its importance as a world church with approximately 40 million members in 300 Methodist denominations in 140 nations. The tercentenary celebrations of the births of its founders, John and Charles Wesley, in 2003 and 2007 provided an additional focus on the evolution of the movement which became a church.

United Methodist Altars

United Methodist Altars
Author: Hoyt L. Hickman
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2011-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426730691

This basic, fully illustrated manual for congregational leaders explains how to prepare the sanctuary and its furnishings for the celebration of worship and sacraments throughout the Christian year. This practical, informative guide is an indispensable companion for worship committees, altar guilds, or individuals whose responsible for these vital tasks in their church. United Methodist Altars includes: care, cleaning, and storage instructions for all vestments and appointments; a calendar of the Christian year, with appropriate colors for each season; responsibilities and suggested organizational structure for the altar guild; an explanation of the history and meaning of worship furnishings; preparation instructions for the various United Methodist services; and, a glossary.