A must-have reference resource of hymns and songs from six musical sources for quick and easy worship planning.
Hymns for the Revised Common Lectionary 2009 contains a list of recommended congregational hymns and songs for all lectionary scripture readings beginning with Advent 2008 through 2009.
"One of the great benefits of using the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) in preaching and planning worship is that it engages the congregation in the entirety of scripture," writes McIntyre. "The broad scope of the Bible's contents is systematically unfolded by preachers and planners who use the RCL, exposing the people to more than a selection of favorite scriptures, stories, concepts and topical issues."
Recommended hymns derive from:
- The United Methodist Hymnal
- Mil Voces Para Celebrar: Himanrio metodista
- Come, Let Us Worship: The Korean-English United Methodist Hymnal
- The Faith We Sing
- Songs of Zion
- The Upper Room Worshipbook
Designed for United Methodists, this extensive cross-reference guide is helpful for other denominational worship planners for Sundays and special days in the Christian calendar.
"This is a useful resource for both church musicians and pastors," writes one reviewer. "Dean McIntyre has mined the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary to uncover many different threads and themes, and he has found hymns to accompany them all. No matter what direction you take in worship planning, you'll find appropriate musical suggestions in this book."
