How to Worship: A Kid's Guide to the Liturgy, Illustrated Children's Book by Brian Moats and Samuel Dickison

by Brian Moats, Samuel Dickison

This little book is a "field-guide" to the Lord's service, teaching kids how the sacrificial worship of the Old Covenant is fulfilled in the church's service of covenant renewal. We also teach them some liturgical manners along the way.

32 pages

Published February 10, 2025

Reviews

[John Dekker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has the subtitle "A Kid's Guide to the Liturgy". On the one hand, it is written in simple language, and has excellent illustrations, but it would be great for adults as well. On the other hand, saying "the" liturgy is a bit strange: it is, in fact, an introduction to covenant renewal worship as outlined in Jeff Meyers' The Lord's Service, and practiced in most CREC churches.

The book also has a few idiosyncratic ideas. Firstly, it emphasizes the flaming sword of Genesis 3:24, and says that we "need to pass through knife and fire to get back into the garden" (p. 14), even though the message of the Bible is that we *cannot* do this. Secondly, it includes the tribute offering as an element of covenant renewal worship, which is missing in most schemes. Thirdly, even though it views the Lord's Supper as the climax of the service (p. 20), it is better to see that in the proclamation of the Word, with the Lord's Supper as a necessary supplement to that proclamation.

These idiosyncrasies do not, however, detract from this book being an excellent introduction to the topic.

[Travis Daggett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction and guide to Lord’s Day worship.

[Ruth Dahl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic walk through of what a covenant renewal service is, and where we get the different elements from the old covenant. Great for children, but also great for the adults who will be reading this to children.

[Jason Garwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent.

[Sydney Levi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great explanation for children as to why we do what we do on Sunday mornings! It’s also great for adults who are new to a higher liturgical service.

[Josiah Bates · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really solid introduction to the Liturgy. Fantasic simple explanations for why we worship the way that we do.