Author Archives: Mark Grosz

Week 3 Reflections (Essentials Red)

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Mark Grosz

For: The Essentials Course Online Worship Course with Dan Wilt This week was a deepening of the meaning of the Paschal Mystery.  I understand it but am still falling into it.  I am also a bit overwhelmed by all the liturgical rites, … Continue reading →

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Week 2 Reflections (Essentials Red)

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Mark Grosz

For: The Essentials Course Online Worship Course with Dan Wilt On the way to church, about 2 miles away is a little, very old Dunkard church.  For one of my Rockbridge Seminary courses, I did some graveyard surveys to analyze the demographics … Continue reading →

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Week 1 Reflections (Essentials Red)

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Mark Grosz

For: The Essentials Course Online Worship Course with Dan Wilt Classwise, this week was a bit over the top with reading and writing.  My current Rockbridge Seminary class, “Designing Creative Worship Experiences” is in the midst of week 7 of … Continue reading →

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8 on its face

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Mark Grosz

As we closed up worship with a song about God’s love this morning, I found myself dancing and swaying a bit. Slowly I became aware of a pattern being traced out, over and over, by my perceived path. It was … Continue reading →

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Putting on Lily of the Valley – the Fragrance of Christ

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Mark Grosz

Putting on the Fragrance of Christ – The Lily of the Valley When I get home to our pack of shelties, they exuberantly greet us and then nuzzle tight up against us.  This nuzzle isn’t just a light touch.  Their … Continue reading →

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Relationship, Personal Walk, Relationship and then Evangelism and Discipleship.

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Mark Grosz

This weekend, a relative shared a plan for their church that was focused on evangelism and discipleship.  The denomination’s consultants reported they had a diminished fervor for discipleship and evangelism and offered a plan on how to correct it.  The … Continue reading →

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Resting with Father

Posted on August 5, 2009 by Mark Grosz

Resting with Father After finishing lunch today, I came to a bit of a crossroads of what to do with the rest of my lunchtime.  I felt a bit bothered by something yet couldn’t really say what it was.  I … Continue reading →

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The Matthew 5 Project Update

Posted on July 31, 2009 by Mark Grosz

Hello! This week I was pondering the title of The Matthew 5 Project and it came to me that while the prayer liturgy document is a project I am working on, it is also (and mainly) Jesus’ project.  The reclamation … Continue reading →

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the Matthew 5 Project – latest update (June 30 version)

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Mark Grosz

I did a little more work on the Matthew 5 Project, Praying the Kingdom of Heaven, and will post it here for downloads. Matthew 5 Project June30

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Not Much

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Mark Grosz

I am working a bit more on the Revealed song from Essentials Green. Some of my worship friends are helping me out and adding some very cool stuff. Soon… In the meantime, join me in praying Matt 5!

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