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\n# The Planning and Purpose of Liturgy\n\n.  \n# Rhythms of Worship\n\n# Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2019\n\n# Rhythms of Worship\n\nThe Planning and Purpose of Liturgy  \nJohn G.Stevensand Michael Waschevski  \n◎2014 John G.Stevens and Michael Waschevski  \nFirst edition  \nPublished by Westminster John Knox PressLouisville,Kentucky  \n14151617181920212223--10987654321  \nAll rights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted inany form or by any means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopying,recording,or by any information storage or retrieval system,without permissionin writing from the publisher.For information,address Westminster John KnoxPress,100 Witherspoon Street,Louisville,Kentucky 40202-1396.Or contact usonline at www.wjkbooks.com.  \nScripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible are copy-right ◎1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of theChurches of Christ in the U.S.A.and are used by permission.  \nBook design by Sharon AdamsCover design by Dilu Nicholas  \nCover illustration:Abstract mnsic volnme eqnalizer infinity compnter technology◎vs148/www.shntterstock.com  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nStevens,John G.  \nRhythms of worship:the planning and purpose of liturgy /John G.Stevensand Michael Waschevski.--First edition.  \npages cm  \nIncludes bibliographical references.ISBN 978-0-664-26017-0(alk.paper)  \n1.Worship.2.Worship--Planning.3.Liturgics.I.Title.BV15.S6952014264--dc23  \n2014029381  \nThe paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of theAmerican National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paperfor Printed Library Materials,ANSI Z39.48-1992.  \nMost Westminster John Knox Press books are available at specialquantity discounts when purchased in bulk by corporations,organizations,and special-interest groups.For more information,please e-mailSpecialSales@wjkbooks.com.  \nWe dedicate this book to the congregations we have worshipedwith and served over the years,especially our current congregationsof Westminster Presbyterian Church in Sacramento,California,and First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth,Texas.They inspire,nuture,and deepen our faith in so many waysWe are grateful for their faitbful worship and witness.  \n# AcknowledgmentsIntroduction\n\n1Xxi  \n1.The Order--Not Just a Grocery List  \n1  \n2.The Gathering  \n3.Addressed by the Word10  \n4.The Joyful Feast16  \n5.Sent to Serve21  \n6.Music and the Arts in Worship25  \n7.Worship for Special Times33  \n8.Celebrating Christmas (and Epiphany)  \n3忆化3  \n9.Advent as Preparation  \n10.Celebrating Easter  \n11.Lent and Holy Week:Journeying with Christ  \n12.The Great Fifty Days of Easter and  \nPentecost Day—Celebration Overflowing  \n57  \n13.Liturgical Odds and Ends:MeaningfulMoments and Conversations60  \n14.Is Worship Important?66  \n7175  \nNotes  \n# 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