A Practice Lost, a Practice Restored
“Instill in the hearts of our children
a desire to follow you
as they prepare for future days.
Help them distinguish
between what is passing and what is eternal,
between instant thrills and lasting joy.
Encourage more young people
to prepare for service
in the public ministry of the gospel.”
(Excerpt from the “Prayer of the Church,”
The Service, Setting Three, Christian Worship 2021, p. 198)
As these words are prayed again and again in our churches across the country, you are seeing the restoration of a corporate worship practice that has been too often missing among us for 30 years. Read more
