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...

Ideal for use with choirs and worship teams, it supports congregational melodies. Spiral bound so it lies flat in music folders or on music stands. Many unison melodies are expanded into 2-, 3-, and 4-part harmony. Also included are entire musical arrangements - including descants and optional endings - and stanzas for the Pew Edition selections that contain only the refrain. Choirs can turn songs from The Faith We Sing into anthems. Singer's Edition coordinates with both the Accompaniment and Simplified Editions and can be used with the MIDI and CD Editions.

This book is designed for the minister's use, not only in the study while planning services of Holy Communion, but also at the Lord's Table while conducting service.

The New Handbook of the Christian Year: Second Edition, by Hoyt L. Hickman, Don E. Saliers, Laurence Hull Stookey, and James F. White. Lectionary, prayers, responses, and Communion services updated for consistency with books of worship from several denominations. Includes: glossary of Christian symbols, glossary of liturgical terms, annotated bibliography, index of Scripture readings, index of Psalms, and an ecumenical service for the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.