and deals with us according to his mercy. CALL TO WORSHIP O God, our light, if ever there were a people who need your light, it is us. (TRADITIONAL BYZANTINE CHRISTMAS PRAYER, ALT. United Methodist Call To Worship Readings. Amen!2. How noble and excellent are the precepts, Do not leave us comfortless, Open our eyes to see you walking beside us. As the temperatures dipwe gather in the warmthof God’s presence,as the darkness growswe seek Gods light,as the earth rests from its labourswe long for God’s peace.Come, let us worship the Lord! Responsive Scripture Readings For Worship. Welcome to Worship! This is my comfort in my distress, that your promise gives me life. ), Praise the Lord! Posted at 12:55 PM in Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink (PSALM 96:7 b; REVELATION 5:13b). in the name of Immanuel, Beloved Teacher,1. Congregational Call to Worship. how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. People: Rend your heart and not your garments. in the name of Jesus, Bread of Life for the whole word,3. Merciful God:We come together to worship longing for tendernessbecause this world can be hard.We come longing for lightbecause our lives are crowded with shadows.We come desperately needing direction.Fill us this morning with your peace:your spirit is our peace and our path. in the name of Immanuel, the Morning Star, seated at the right hand of God,All: in the power of these holy names we stand.1. Responsive Scripture Reading: The Call of Abram Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. Responsive Calls Pastor : Blessed are You, O Lord God of Israel our father, forever and ever. and the unrighteous their thoughts; And the Word became flesh and lived among us,and we have seen his glory,the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. ), We believe, O Lord, Alleluia! Responsive readings are kept for the Service of the Word when content and instruction constitute the goal of the worshiping community. People: For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. L: Shout to the Lord your praises! (SYRIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH), Opening Prayer and that we may have the ever brightening hope of everlasting life; Praise be to God!Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,who has visited and redeemed the people. May we see each other as the handiwork of God. Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to Pinterest. and we come together to declare this to be so, Bless our time together with your holy presence, Amen. Amen. Its typically not intended to be a lengthy intellectual discourse but a summons. Jesus is coming to parties where people celebrate. save us and help us. Delight in praise, O you upright! Posted at 10:50 AM in Jesus, Prayers: Call to Worship, Reader's Theatre | Permalink Please print this out prior to the Worship Service, so you will be able to participate easily. (ISAIAH 1:18, ALT. Responsive Reading: A Litany from The Book of Worship for United States Forces (1974), no. Psalm 145 (UMH 857) All works give thanks. Comments (0), God of the open road,God of the twisting path,God of the narrow and upward way,your people are gathered for worship!In this hour, give us provision for the journey,courage and faith and compassion,and endurance to face any hardship.Open our eyes to see you walking beside us,protecting us, encouraging us, loving us.We pray this in the name of Jesus,who moves us, Amen, Posted at 07:52 AM in Journey, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink | we would rather skip this somber day and go straight to Easter. Early in the morning we come to you, Lord. Comments (0), Our call to worship is from Psalm 68:8-9:"Bless our God, O people,let the sound of God’s praise be heard,who has kept us among the land of the living,and has not let our feet slip.". for see—I am bringing you good news of a great joy for all the people:to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,who is the Messiah, the Lord. Trust in the Lord and do good.May the Lord give strength to the people! so to ask that we may joyfully receive, Soar we now where Christ has led, following our exalted Head;made like him, like him we rise;ours the cross, the grave, the skies! God has told you, O mortal, what is good; the dawn from on high will break upon us. ), O Lord our God, you are always more ready to bestow your good gifts on us Adapted from Joel 12:12-14. how persuasive and strong the motives, and may have power to overcome the world | whatever is necessary for us to believe and practice. | 1. in the name of Christ, Transfigured Son of God. And now we come to worship.And now we are gathered as one.And now we turn our hearts.And now we bless the God of all,who everywhere works great wonders.Great God, we long for your deliverancefrom this world's sorrows and troubles:in your mercy give us gladness and peace, Amen. Short Responsive Readings For Church . If publishing, please contact me for permission. Remembrance Sunday. Comments (0). Our call to worship is from Micah 6:8: God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? The antiphons (short phrases based on scripture may be used over several Sundays, with each one being read before its corresponding hymn stanza is sung. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. In your light may we see life clearly May our worship reflect God’s glory. (PSALM 148:1, 13, UMH), Sing for joy, O heavens, and exult, O earth;break forth, O mountains, into singing!For the Lord has comforted his people,and will have compassion on his suffering ones. Lift up your heads, O gates!and be lifted up, O ancient doors!that the King of glory may come in. I love to write and to lead worship! (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. let them return to the Lord.The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. | (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. Comments (0), This morning, God,we want everything to be for your glory.We want our thoughts, our words, our songs,our church, our community,our resources, our time, our lives--all to be for you.Everything ours is yours,and we come together to declare this to be so,on this Sunday, your holy day.Bless our time together with your holy presence, Amen, Posted at 01:15 PM in Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Open our earsto hear your word. 1. Grant that in his light we may see light. Amen. Meditation on America The Beautiful and We Shall Overcome Arranged by Naki Kripfgans Alex Kripfgans, trumpet Dr. Naki Sung Kripfgans, organ. (based on Psalm 19) The heavens are telling the glory of God. This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven. ), May the warm winds of heaven blow softly on our house.May the Great Spirit bless all who enter here. Christmas Eve Call To Worship. And we want to leave here bursting with good tidings of great joy. Leader: Cheered by crowds and crowded by children, PEOPLE: WE CHEER YOU. I've served congregations in Ontario and most recently, Alberta. This morning, we ask that you would resurrect us. Great God of heaven and earth;we come to sing of your mighty power this morning,your wisdom, your goodness, your strength flaming out.We come to give thanks for great gifts.This morning, we ask that you would resurrect us,opening us petal by petal, with your shining love,warming us into lifeeven in the places where we feel cold and dead.Shine in our hearts, Lord Jesus! Amen. | People: But the Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep silence before him. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. The call to worship is not a time for responsive readings. cheering for the heir of David on the road to Jerusalem. breathing together, even here in this room. O you earth, sing to the Lord!O you nations, praise him in joy, for he has been glorified! After the service, speak to others.” 9:00 AM 11:30 AM Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III Prelude 9:00 AM Leader: Let us give thanks to God for the land of our birth with all its chartered liberties. Our feet have ben standing within your gates, O Jerusalem! God of grace,we have dragged ourselves to church with heavy hearts.We are reluctant to hear this story of Jesus’ suffering,we would rather skip this somber day and go straight to Easter.We long for happy hymns that speak of your victory over death.But that is not for today.Help us, today, to stay with Jesus,to watch as he is handed over and condemned,to not turn away as he is tortured and killed.He will love us to the end.On this day where the sins of the world are gathered,and the sorrow of a Saviour breaks our hearts,we turn to you.Hold us in this Good Friday darkness.We pray this in the precious name of Jesus, Amen. Return to the Lord Your God, Oct 2, 2020. ), Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: Comments (0), Our call to worship comes from Luke 1:78-79, By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.’ [NRSV]. People: It is like the dew falling on mountains, where the LORD has promised to bless his people with life forevermore. L: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Merciful God, you sent your messengers the prophets The hour is coming, and now is, Reformation. By your rising, you enlightened the human race.O benefactor, Christ our God, glory to you. Ogden First United Methodist Church ... Bulletin for Facebook Live Worship January 17, 2021—at 10:00 a.m. because our lives are crowded with shadows. arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; May those who love your salvation say continually, "Great is the Lord! | ), Tell the timid to take heart.The Lord our God will come! you created us for yourself, but that you have revealed in Holy Scriptures through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lent. through Jesus Christ our Savior. Grant us grace to worship you in Spirit and in truth, God has told you, O mortal, what is good;and what does the Lord require of youbut to do justice, and to love kindness,and to walk humbly with your God? (1 CORINTHIANS 15:53–55), Since then we have a great high priest (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965). I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. ), O God, you so loved the world as to give your only begotten Son, All: Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to the Lord with the harp of ten strings! | Transfiguration. and the upbuilding of every good purpose and holy desire. And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, Here’s a responsive call to worship litany from Pastor Shannon Keeney at First United Methodist Church in Littleton, NH. (ZECHARIAH 2:10–11b ). (THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, U.S.A., 1979, p. 226), Day of Pentecost 625. On this day where the sins of the world are gathered. (GELASIAN SACRAMENTARY, 5TH CENT., ALT. Posted at 07:40 AM in Bodies/sexuality, Prayers: Call to Worship, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink (2 CORINTHIANS 4:6), So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ That is, unless youre looking to invoke a particular tone or focus in a service like Good Friday or Christmas. Action and Contemplation. Sunday, January 17, 2021 Order of Service <><><> Greeting Laura Olech. Call to the Light. We want to kneel before Christ with joy and thankfulness. but send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us, (CHARLES WESLEY, ENGLAND, 18TH CENT. Call to Worship. who by your cross and precious blood has redeemed us, We want to hear the surprising words, “He is not here!”. Thanksgiving to the Spirit, who keeps them for all the saints. Online Worship - Traditional (01-03-2021) Powered by Restream https://restream.io/ Thanks for joining us for our Online Traditional Service! (1 JOHN 4:12), Season after Pentecost or General Occasions. And in the last days it shall come to pass, God declares, If printing material, please credit "Copyright Carol Penner www.leadinginworship.com" (and say whether you modified it). Posted at 08:52 AM in Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink The Lord is merciful and gracious, In this hour of worship, help us to grasp the freedom that comes from seeing you more clearly, loving you more dearly, CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 29) L: Leader P: People Charles Dubenezic, Liturgist L: Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 1. who has passed through the heavens, in the name of Jesus, Wilderness Dweller, tried and tested,3. ), No one has ever seen God;if we love one another,God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us. 1. in the name of Christ, the Resurrected One. (TRADITIONAL MONASTIC LITURGY), The hills and the mountains will be singing praise to God.Every tree in the forest will be clapping its hands.The Lord will come and rule for ever. 3. in the name of Immanuel, the Nazarene, who lived among us. Christ is born; give him glory!Christ has come down from heaven; receive him!Christ is now on earth; exalt him! Leader: Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. Arise, shine; for your light has come, when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, Jesus is coming to hillsides where people listen. through Jesus Christ our Lord. Comments (0), Feel free to use or adapt the material here, it is all written by me. Since, then, we have a great high priest (HEBREWS 4:14–16), O Savior of the world, Comments (0), Do not be afraid, Jesus is coming!Jesus is coming to parties where people celebrate.Jesus is coming to hillsides where people listen.Jesus is coming to sickrooms where people suffer.Jesus is coming to an occupied territory where people long to be free.Today we join with crowdscheering for the heir of David on the road to Jerusalem.Our hearts cry, “Hosanna,” as we meet Jesus in worship today.“Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”, Posted at 11:56 PM in Church year: Palm Sunday, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Trinity. 2. in the name of Jesus, the Second Adam, born of Mary. Our call to worship is from Psalm 68:8-9: Jesus is Coming Palm Sunday Call to Worship, Blue Christmas Zoom Service in a Pandemic, Indigenous Land Acknowledgement - For Children. and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.And the Word became flesh and lived among us,and we have seen his glory. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. ), For Judah's Lion bursts his chains, that we may know that the Son of God is come, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, Trinity United Methodist Church. Justice Call To Worship. Each service begins with the ringing of the courtyard bell, then we all join together in a responsive Call to Worship. For all the wonder of our country’s story: People: We give you thanks, O God. Quotations from scripture, unless otherwise indicated, are adapted from The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, Copyright © 1989 by Division of Christian Education of the national Council of Churches of Christ in the USA and used by permission. Comments (0). ), O almighty God, by the birth of your holy child Jesus | One:Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! “Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.”. Amen. Our delight shall be in your statutes, Here’s a call to worship litany based on Psalm 19. We want our thoughts, our words, our songs. This morning we want to follow the women to the tomb. (ISAIAH 52:9 a–b), Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life.Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live,and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die." Lies be gone, you cannot stay, Christ reigns here. Posted at 11:17 PM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Prayers: Benediction, Prayers: Call to Worship, Prayers: Congregational, Sickness | Permalink in the face of Jesus Christ. Consecration I. Welcome to worship at this turn of the season. Here is a snapshot of today's service, which is 'Epiphany Sunday': Pre-Service Music Prelude Chiming of Hour Welcome & Announcements Responsive Call to Worship Opening Hymn: "Angels from the Realms of Glory" I will extol you, my God and King, to not turn away as he is tortured and killed. Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord!God has blessed us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! (ISAIAH 2:5, 3c ), In returning and rest you shall be saved;in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. | and the sorrow of a Saviour breaks our hearts. | 2. in the name of Jesus, First Born from the Dead. Speaker 2: How good and pleasant it is when God's people live together in unity! Minister: I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord!" (TRADITIONAL MONASTIC LITURGY). through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Blessed be the name of the Lord. So may we worship you not with our lips at this hour, | During the service, let God speak to you. Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Year B - Lectionary Planning Notes, Follow Me! Ministry Matters™ is a community of resources for church leaders. Amen. Derek Hughes Calls to Worship, Responsive Scripture Reading December 30, 2016 Christmas Responsive Scripture Reading: Luke 2:7-14 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because … Where Jesus reigns, there is on earth love. We are reluctant to hear this story of Jesus’ suffering. CALL TO WORSHIP Where Christ reigns, there is on earth peace.2. when we shall resign into your hands P: Sing praise to Christ, who offers healing to our sickness. but in word and deed all the days of our lives; ), Do not be afraid; Welcome & Announcements. your wisdom, your goodness, your strength flaming out. (TRADITIONAL MONASTIC LITURGY). During worship we have a mix of traditional hymns and more contemporary music. and exalt us to that place where our Savior Christ has gone before; to be your people in this time, in this place. 1908 Grand Avenue, Before the service, speak to God. Amen!3. God of heaven and earth, we long to be truly free. Alleluia. Comments (0). Prelude “He Is Born” Stowehaven Strings. We’ve come with thirsty hearts, praying that your word will satisfy us. Jesus is coming to sickrooms where people suffer. 3. in the name of Immanuel, Beloved Teacher. and gain a blessed immortality; in the name of Christ, Transfigured Son of God,2. The work of your hands surrounds us, the miracle of your coming confronts us. call upon him while he is near; | in the name of Jesus, First Born from the Dead,3. Almighty God, through your only Son you overcame death You know what time it is, Discipleship Ministries that you have not abandoned us to the dim light of our own reason ), O God, our Guide and Guardian, 1. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT.). Our call to worship is from John 8:32 “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” John 8:32. than we are to seek them, Call To Worship Responsive Reading . Let us worship God who has restored us to life. we have dragged ourselves to church with heavy hearts. (SARUM LITURGY, ENGLAND, 13TH CENT., ALT.). We long for happy hymns that speak of your victory over death. opening us petal by petal, with your shining love. Jesus died.He was buried.On the third dayhe rose.Thank you, God,for hopewhen hope was lostand for lifewhen death had won.In these pandemic timeswhen so manyare suffering and dyingresurrect within our worldthe faith and hope and lovewe need to survive.This Easter,accept our humble hosannas,which are linkedwith our deepest prayersfor relief from this virus.Healer of our every ill,we need you now.With Christians around the worldand the angels in heavenwe proclaim the mystery of our faith;Christ has died,Christ is risen,Christ will come again. First United Methodist Church of Ann Arbor. 1. in the name of Christ, the Baptized One, first in obedience. Leader: From peaceful countryside to the corridors of power, PEOPLE: WE PRAISE YOU: CHRIST OUR LORD. L: For God’s might and power are established in the universe! through Jesus Christ our Savior. who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God,let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness,so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 3. in the name of Immanuel, Bearer of our Sins, even unto death. (HEBREWS 4:14 a, 16), Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.To the one seated on the throne and to the Lambbe blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever. | Online Worship (12-27-20) Thanks for joining us for our Online Worship Service! We pray this in the precious name of Jesus, Amen. | Nashville, TN 37212 All: in the power of these holy names we stand. Worship is our response to the great love and grace of God expressed to us through Jesus Christ. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. for Palm Sunday. One: The Lord loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. (TRADITIONAL MONASTIC LITURGY), We wait for the word of the Lord as we wait for the rainsand our God shall come down upon us like gentle dew. Early in the morning we come to you, Lord,with gratefulness and wonder,with awe at your power to save us.This morning we want to follow the women to the tomb.We want to hear the surprising words, “He is not here!”We want to kneel before Christ with joy and thankfulness.And we want to leave here bursting with good tidings of great joywhich shall be for all people.Christ is risen! OPENING VOLUNTARY Usually played on the organ, the Opening Voluntary helps us transition from our world into God’s worship space. Sing and rejoice, O daughter Zion!For lo, I will come and dwell in your midst, says the Lord. Comments (0). Amen! to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation. 2. Posted at 05:49 PM in Peace, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Posted at 10:02 PM in Church year: Lent, Faith, God's presence, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Let us make a joyful noise to God with songs of praise!We praise you, O God;we acknowledge you to be the Lord. Bestow upon us that most excellent Christmas gift of love to all people, CALL TO WORSHIP . (RICHARD ALLEN, AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL BISHOP, U.S.A., 19TH CENT., ALT. Spirit/Pentecost. (JOEL 2:13). and has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. Amen. that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, Amen. Posted at 12:11 AM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Responsive Call to Worship: Psalm 19. in the name of Immanuel, Bearer of our Sins, even unto death,1. Enable us to do more perfectly the work to which you have called us, People: I was glad when they said unto to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.” Leader: In this hour of worship, we unite as a family bound in Christian love. P: The voice of the Lord is over the waters. We come with aching hearts, praying for good news to comfort us. who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses,but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are,yet without sin. Bread of Life. who has shone in our hearts P: Sing to the Lord the joy of this day! Let us worship God, who has drawn us and healed us. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. (ISAIAH 30:15 b–c), Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Posted at 07:41 AM in Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink | Email This BlogThis! RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by John 12 and Psalm 118) Leader: Humble and riding on a donkey, PEOPLE: WE GREET YOU. ), O God, the King of glory, | It is good to be together, God,on these screens, with these people, together listening for your voice, united by your Spirit.In this time of worshiptell us about your kingdom of kindnessso that we can seek it.Show us your justice.We want to walk with you,humbly, closely, daily. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT. See Advent (UMH 201) and O Antiphons (UMH 211). In the name of Christ, First Born of all Creation,2. (THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, U.S.A., 20TH CENT., ALT. It is good to be together, God,in this place, with these people, at this time,together listening for your voice.In this hour of worshiptell us about your kingdom of kindnessso that we can seek it.Show us your justice.We want to walk with you,humbly, closely, daily.Amen. crushing the serpent's head;and cries aloud through death's domainsto wake the imprisoned dead. Praise the Lord from the heavens, praise the Lord in the heights!Let them praise the name of the Lord, whose name alone is exalted,whose glory is above earth and heaven. Welcome. Where Christ reigns, there is on earth peace. Whether your church has ten pews or a thousand seats, a praise band or a pipe organ, one-room-Sunday school or a network of small groups, a huge staff or just you. Liturgist. ), Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord,that he may teach us his ways and that we may walk in his paths. Comments (0), Come, worship the Lordin the beauty of holiness.Holiness present in the silent pulseof the earth beneath us.Holiness present in the beatingof the sun and stars.Holiness present in the chorus of life,breathing together, even here in this room.God of creation,open us to the beauty in and around usin this hour of worship, Posted at 09:34 PM in Earth, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink Responsive Call to Worship. Responsive Call to Worship: Leader L: Sing praise to God, who changes our mourning to dancing. (JOHN 1:1, 14 a), The grace of God has appeared bringing salvation to all. and in your service find perfect freedom; Where Immanuel reigns, there is on earth hope. and we will not forget your Word. (JOHN 1:14), For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," so that the likeness of your Son may be formed in us, Jesus, the Son of God,let us hold fast to our confession. Ecclesiasticus 50:22-24. in your mercy give us gladness and peace, Amen. Jesus is coming to an occupied territory where people long to be free. though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow;though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. they were all gathered together in one place.And suddenly a sound came from heaven like the rush of a mighty wind,and it filled the house where they were sitting. you gave us a great light to dawn on our darkness. Lies be gone, you cannot stay, Christ reigns here.2. Shame be gone, you cannot stay, Jesus reigns here. God our Provider,we walked into church todayneeding you in different ways.Some of us need strengthbecause we are facing a big challenge.Some of us need hope,because we are feel like giving up.Some of us need lovebecause we are feeling alone.We trust that you will provide for us,whether through words or music,or in a quiet moment of reflection.You are here,you are with us.Amen. Let’s pray:We come to worship you, God,and we long for comfort.In your arms, this morning,can our distress subside?In the name of Jesus,you hold us as your childrenand you promise us life,life eternal, life with you.May these promisesguide our thoughts and our prayersthis morning. Amen. Sower. 3. in the name of Immanuel, Word of Love for all people. Worship to the Son, who was clothed in them at his rising. Posted at 02:27 PM in Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink one God, in glory everlasting. to conduct us to happiness, Today we are talking Luke 2:22-40 and about what is means to be "fulfilled" as we wrap up the crazy year that has been 2020. Service for Outdoor Worship-Rebecca De Vries [back to top] Litanies and responsive readings. with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven. so that our hearts are restless until they find rest in you. Grant to us the precious gift of faith, GREETINGS AND OPENING PRAYERS FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS, Advent … CALL TO WORSHIP BASED ON PSALM 30. What shall I render to the Lord for all his bounty to me?I will lift up the cup of salvationand call on the name of the Lord. 3. 3. O God, who is our shepherd and our King; O Christ, who was crucified and is now risen from the dead; O Spirit, who comforts and empowers; O great One in Three, Holy Trinity, this hour, set us free to worship. 2. in the name of Jesus, Wilderness Dweller, tried and tested. Free subscribers can search and share thousands of articles and resources. 2. in the name of Jesus, Bread of Life for the whole word. Glory to the Father, who has woven garments of glory for the resurrection. Shame be gone, you cannot stay, Jesus reigns here.3. (THE BOOK OF WORSHIP 1965, ALT.). Let us then lay aside the works of darknessand put on the armor of light. Baptist Responsive Readings For Worship to the comfort of our souls Posted at 03:46 PM in Bodies/sexuality, Journey, Prayers: Call to Worship | Permalink | (EPHESIANS 2:17–18, ALT. ... ~ written by Pastor Shannon Keeney at First United Methodist Church in Littleton, NH. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers;the night is far gone, the day is near. All are welcome! how sublime and enlightening the truth, Where Jesus reigns, there is on earth love.3. (LUKE 2:10), In the beginning was the Word, in whom we live and move and have our being, 1965, ALT. ) worship: leader l: sing praise to Lord... Good! 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