Grieving Hearts in Worship: A Ministry Resource (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781468563573)

Grieving Hearts in Worship offers an in-depth opportunity to answer challenging questions concerning a growing disconnect between how we grieve and how we worship God. Through the use of stories, poetry, creative worship services and thought-provoking discussions, Landon shares his unique understanding of the nature of our need for rituals in worship as a beneficial part of our journey towards healing. By exploring major thoughts and writings on grief, he identifies common threads, weaving together a living tapestry that expresses the depth of personal and communal experiences of grief. Reading this contemplative approach to discussing grief and its place in worship will open your eyes to a new way of seeing God's love for the grieving. The book's practical suggestions offer church leaders and members a blend of topics, worship services, and reflection questions that include:  Attitudes About Death and Grief  Annual Remembrance Services  Finding Hope in Brokenness  Anger and Vulnerability in Worship  Rediscovering Joy  Walking the Labyrinth  When A Church Dies

Author: Michael E. Landon
ISBN-10: 1468563572
ISBN-13: 9781468563573
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2012
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.43lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d