Devotion - Rev. Dr. Dave deFreese

Devotion - Rev. Dr. Dave deFreese

02/04/2022 - 12:30

“I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in every one of my prayers for all of you, because of your sharing. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion.” Philippians 1:3,6

10-Year Anniversary

10-Year Anniversary

02/04/2022 - 12:00

Grace Lutheran Church in Hockessin, Delaware celebrated their 10th Anniversary of Rejoicing Spirits service on Saturday, September 18. The first Rejoicing Spirits service at the church was on September 10, 2011.

Wonderful idea from First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

Wonderful idea from First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham

02/04/2022 - 11:30

Star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright...

Every year First Presbyterian Church of Birmingham offers paper stars with a different word on each one for people to pick up and take home. Participants are encouraged to place it in a location they will see every day and use the opportunity to consider how God’s Spirit is moving and working in their life regarding this special word. This is an intentional practice of paying attention and noticing God’s guiding action in our lives.

In The Creative Spirit: From OW to WOW - Pastor John Gosswein

In The Creative Spirit: From OW to WOW - Pastor John Gosswein

02/04/2022 - 11:00

With our Rejoicing Spirits style of worship, we are invariably seeking ways to encourage participation in liturgy with language of physical expression along with words. For this Lent and Easter (March and April in 2022), I can offer an opportunity for a worship experience that allows for lament and joy to be shared in a visible and meaningful expression.

STAGE ONE

Insights from Becky Elsbernd - Trinity Lutheran, Mason City, IA

Insights from Becky Elsbernd - Trinity Lutheran, Mason City, IA

02/04/2022

Becky Elsbernd and Trinity Lutheran recently began Rejoicing Spirits. We asked Becky if she would be willing to put together a list of what they have learned over their year-plus experience of beginning Rejoicing Spirits. Here’s what she said:

In The Creative Spirit

In The Creative Spirit

07/01/2021

From Pastor John Gosswein

It was 20 years ago, the week of 9/11, that I was invited to lead a regular worship with the individuals I serve – persons challenged with a combined variety of physical and intellectual disabilities. The staff that accompanied the individuals felt we should ignore the news of the terrorist attacks: “The individuals needed to be shielded from these horrors. They wouldn’t understand, so we’re better to not bring it up.” One of them said, “We’re just turning off the news when anything comes up.”

Host Sites Share Their Experiences with Rejoicing Spirits

Host Sites Share Their Experiences with Rejoicing Spirits

07/01/2021

New Hanover Evangelical Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania

From its Rejoicing Spirits Leadership Team:

“Rejoicing Spirits continues to lift the hearts of our Rejoicers and also our leaders during this pandemic. We continue to see that God is active in our lives through our Rejoicing Spirits community.

Devotion

Devotion

07/01/2021

“For it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” Philippians 2:13

“For we are God’s fellow workers, working together…” 1 Corinthians 3:9

What was God thinking? We are God’s Plan A, and there is no Plan B.

I love the story of the woman who moved into an inner-city metropolitan area. Next to her apartment building was an empty lot that had been abandoned for a long time. It was overrun with weeds, broken glass, and litter. It was an awful eyesore.

Devotion

Devotion

10/30/2020
By Rev. Dr. Dave deFreese

Reverend Dave deFreese has been writing devotions for the Mosaic staff during the pandemic. We would like to share a recent devotion with you in hopes of bringing you encouragement.

“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things ... and the God of peace will be with you.” Philippians 4:8-9

Rejoicing Spirits During the Pandemic

Rejoicing Spirits During the Pandemic

10/21/2020
Thank you for your ministry! We know these are unusual times and that many churches are still not gathering together for worship. We’d like to hear from you on what is working for you and your Rejoicing Spirits services during this pandemic.

Are you currently holding your services online or have you found another creative way to continue Rejoicing Spirits?

If you have developed worship guides or resources for an online service, would you be willing to share with others?

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