Share your videos with friends, family, and the worldFor more worship resources for February 5, 2012 (the fifth Sunday after Epiphany), click on Epiphany 5B in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page. For more calls to worship on this blog, click on Calls to worship in the list of “Labels” at the lower right, or see the Call to Worship Index at the upper right.Blessing IX. (Jeremiah 1 7: 7 -8, New Living Translation) Blessed are those who trust in the Lord. and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water. Such trees are not bothered by the heat. or worried by long months of drought.Closing Prayer. God of harvest, gardener supreme, you place us at the centre, feed us, equip us and, having provided for us, look to a different harvest—. a fruitfulness of lives. in service to you. Your majesty, Your holiness. Our highest expressions of theology are but baby talk next to You: Your creation, Your very self. that You are here among us. May this awareness lead us to approach this hour more carefully. may these be pleasing to You. this worship is addressed to You. O God, our rock, and our redeemer.Prayer. God, you know our hearts. You have knitted our inmost being and you know our deepest desires, fears and worries. Help us to journey during this Lenten season into a new awareness of your presence in our lives. Save us from our own temptations, so that we may more freely follow you. Amen. Pastoral Prayer. Lord of love and light, shine into our lives and bring your love into our souls. Remind us of the amazing ways you have loved us, even when we turned our backs on you. Open our hearts to receive your loving spirit. Open our minds to receive your wisdom. Open our hands to show others your loving compassion.foolish and flawed though we are, we too delight in your beloved Son. As in his name we gather in the house of many praises, may the heavens be opened for us, that we may catch a glimpse of that Light and Love. that transforms our common days. with a beauty not of our making. Through Christ Jesus our Lord.Jun 10, 2022 ... ... WorshipMusic #MusicRelease #NewAlbum Lyrics: VERSE 1 In this world we all have troubles Days of joy and days of pain When you're weary Don't ...Ministry Matters™ is a community of resources for church leaders. Whether your church has ten pews or a thousand seats, a praise band or a pipe organ, one-room-Sunday …"Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.Benediction. (based on Romans 16: 25-27) All glory to God, who gives us the strength we need. to live lives consistent with the Good News of Jesus Christ—. Good News for all people, everywhere, so that the whole world might come to know and love our God.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.Advent Calls to Worship. Here are a series of calls to worship for the Advent season from Harry Disher in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. They were inspired by the lectionary texts for Advent C, but you may find them useful for Years A and B, too. The were posted on the United Church of Canada’s website. (See below for link.)enable us to be still and know that You are God. O Lord who answers out of the whirlwind of everyday life, breathe in us Your Holy Spirit to strengthen, comfort, and guide us in the midst of the storm. O still, small voice, speak to us this hour. that we might become makers of Your peace. in our homes, in our communities, in our world.Blessing words for Pentecost. May God’s breath stream within you. May God’s breath renew you. May God’s breath invigorate you. Walk with confidence into this day. Amen. posted on Rev. A.E. Hunt’s blog. Visit his site for a sample Pentecost liturgy, hymns and readings.A Paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer. and we honor all that you have made. in the image of your love. and a hunger to see the whole world fed. give us courage to follow your call in this moment. in this world and in the world to come. Amen. — posted on The Worship Well website. For more resources related to the Lord’s Prayer, click on Lord ...This is a night to re.new your spiritual being by refocusing and reconnecting with what truly matters most, Our relationship with our heavenly Father. A night where we can worship without interruptions or a rushed scheduale. This is where you forget about your week, you forget about your problems and leave your burdens at the door.RE: Places of Worship: Why Are Places of Worship Important? Year 1 Lesson 5. Explore what a place of worship is with year 1 children in this first lesson of the RE unit about places of worship. Children will discuss what worship is and explore what a place of worship is. Includes a detailed lesson plan, lesson presentation and resources.The Christian place of worship for most of its denominations is the church. Different denominations of Christianity, such as the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church, typi...as we forgive those who trespass against us. We know the devil seeks to destroy our souls. and the world lures us to ruin by appealing to the desires of our flesh. Guard us from the poison of misbelief. and the trap of unrepented sin. Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday (litany) Call to Worship: John 3. Call to Worship, Prayer: Pentecost. Call to Worship: Psalm 104. Call to Worship: Romans 8:26-27. Call to Worship: Spirit of the Ages. Call to Worship: The Gift of God's New Life. Call to Worship: To God be praise and glory! Re:Zound's worship album is not nearly as innovative or unique as advertised, but they do have a tight and accomplished rock sound and a genuine heart for worship and ministry. The band now known ...Transfigure us to be your presence in the world, even as we are redeemed and reclaimed. by your great love. By your Spirit, make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to the world, until Christ comes in final victory, and we feast at the heavenly banquet. Through Jesus Christ,Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.Bible Verses about Worship - Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your… God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth… LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your… Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD… About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing …Intergenerational Litanies: Epiphany 3 B. Here are two wonderful intergenerational litanies suitable for use on the third Sunday after Epiphany—one for the opening and one for the closing of worship. They were written by Carolyn Brown, based on the scripture readings for that Sunday.Call to Worship. (inspired by Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-9, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-18) Beyond our busyness, Above the cold winter floor. there is a glory rising born of heaven. and reaching out to each one of us. Call to Worship for Lent: Sign of the Covenant. as the sign of a covenant of God's love for all the earth. we see the sign of God's grace for all creation. between God and all of God's people. for each to live in peace with God and neighbor. God promised to place a new covenant in our hearts. we see the sign of God's promise among us. re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Call to Worship: Beatitudes Here’s a contemporary call to worship inspired by the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-22). It was written by Katherine Hawker. Call to Worship (inspired by Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-22) Happy are we. when our treasures cannot be …Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness. As we begin our Lenten journey, let us be led by the Spirit, even into the uncomfortable places. In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt. and temptation.Prayer of Intercession. God has raised Jesus Christ to sit at his right hand. Let us therefore pray to our Father in heaven through his Son for all the world and all the saints. O God, Heavenly Father: we thank you today for calling us your saints. In spite of our unholy lives you look at us and see Jesus’ perfect life and death covering ours.A Paraphrase of the Lord’s Prayer. and we honor all that you have made. in the image of your love. and a hunger to see the whole world fed. give us courage to follow your call in this moment. in this world and in the world to come. Amen. — posted on The Worship Well website. For more resources related to the Lord’s Prayer, click on Lord ...The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God. Intergenerational Litanies: Epiphany 3 B. Here are two wonderful intergenerational litanies suitable for use on the third Sunday after Epiphany—one for the opening and one for the closing of worship. They were written by Carolyn Brown, based on the scripture readings for that Sunday.In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. From smartphones to tablets, we rely on these devices for various tasks and activities. One area ...Heavenly Father, source of all peace. We pray for a world that is short on happiness, too busy to enjoy this world you have created, too preoccupied with living to appreciate life. Heavenly Father, source of all joy. We pray for a world where spiritual longing is satisfied. by fashionable notions and temporary solutions.Re:Worship: Resources and Reflections for those who Plan and Lead Congregational Worship. A wealth of worship resources, litanies, prayers, contemporary and traditional music recommendations, links, blog postings and reflections from one of our important Canadian Mennonite worship practitioners and musical voices. Where by Your grace. Each one might know their value in Your economy, And their significance in Your eyes. Help us all, this day, to be living stones, and not dead weights, Dreaming dreams, and living gloriously the joy and kindliness. Of a faith that edifies everything that life should be. In the Name of our Saviour, our cornerstone, we pray.Gospel worship songs have long held a significant place in the realm of Christian music. With their powerful messages and soul-stirring melodies, these songs have had a profound im...One: Christ our Shepherd shows us the way we should go, All: so that the name of God will be glorified. One: Though all manner of evil befall us, we will not be afraid, All: for the Great Shepherd of our souls is with us. One: We are never away from the love and mercy of the Lord, All: and we shall be with him for ever and ever. Prayers of the People: Epiphany 3B. Our gracious, eternal God, we thank you that Jesus’ call to his disciples came in such an uneventful way. Contrary to the wisdom of the world he did not start with the privileged and the wealthy and the powerful. He did not begin with those who had little need and little desire for change.The Rest Is Worship. The Rest Is Worship contains 40 short chapters and could be used as a daily Lent book, or read at your own pace. Sara and Sam write from their own …Prayer of Intercession. (inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10) Let us pray to our God saying. Lord, in your righteousness, deliver us and set us free. Holy God, you knew us before we took our first breath. You uttered your living Word and brought forth light, love, and life. You gathered us from the dust of the earth and called us your people.Call to Worship. (based on Micah 6: 1-8) Children of God, It's time to take off your shoes, Step out of your comfort zone, and. Wade with trust into the stream of God's mercy. Stand still for a moment, barefoot, on holy ground. Let the healing waters wash your feet. Take a deep breath as Love soaks into your soul. Benediction. God is flat-out in the healing business. to the dead and parched areas of our lives. See, God makes all things new! and God’s promise of love and peace. Amen. — written by Erik Alsgaard, and posted on the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website. Visit that site for many other good lectionary-based worship resources. Aug 14, 2011 · Come and worship, all you who love and serve the Lord—. outsiders and insiders, old-timers and new-comers, the young, old and the in-between. Come as you are, for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes. For more worship resources related to the scripture readings for August 14, 2011 (the ... We gather together to worship, knowing that God is already here among us; knowing that there is nothing that separates us. from the presence of our Lord. Wherever we are, wherever we go, God is near. So let us enter into this service of worship. with confidence and hope, knowing that God is already with us, Easter Worship Resource Index. Below is a list of the worship resources on this blog suitable for use on Easter Sunday. Hymns and Songs. Another new hymn for Easter. Contemporary Song for Easter. Contemporary Songs for Easter. Easter Hymn. Hymn for Easter: What Wondrous Love. New Contemporary Song for Easter.One: Christ our Shepherd shows us the way we should go, All: so that the name of God will be glorified. One: Though all manner of evil befall us, we will not be afraid, All: for the Great Shepherd of our souls is with us. One: We are never away from the love and mercy of the Lord, All: and we shall be with him for ever and ever. Prayer: Rainbows and Promises. (inspired by Genesis 9:8-17) In the damp dark uncertainty, in the ominous threat of the storm, appears a gentle arc of colours. the rainbow that remembers the light. In the silent questions of doubt, in the disturbing vertigo of Your seeming absence. whispers a silent promise.Benediction. (based on Romans 16: 25-27) All glory to God, who gives us the strength we need. to live lives consistent with the Good News of Jesus Christ—. Good News for all people, everywhere, so that the whole world might come to know and love our God.enable us to be still and know that You are God. O Lord who answers out of the whirlwind of everyday life, breathe in us Your Holy Spirit to strengthen, comfort, and guide us in the midst of the storm. O still, small voice, speak to us this hour. that we might become makers of Your peace. in our homes, in our communities, in our world.Offering Prayer: Matthew 14:13-21. This offering prayer was inspired by Matthew 3 - 2, the account of how Jesus uses five small loaves and two fish to feed a vast crowd of hungry people. (inspired by Matthew 4 3 1) the gifts we bring are so small in comparison to the vast needs in our world—. nowhere near enough to save the thousands dying of ... "Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. re:Worship offers prayers, litanies, benedictions and other resources for Christian worship based on scripture and liturgical seasons. Explore the blog for prayers for others, closing litany, opening prayer, litany of confession and assurance, and more. Prayers of Praise and Trust(based on Psalm 22: 23-31) Let all the people praise our God, let all the people sing their praises, giving thanks for the generosity of our Generous God, who shows loving compassion and care to all people who are sorrowing, suffering distress or deprivation. We offer our praises to our God, because of God’s ...In today’s digital age, technology has become an integral part of our lives, and that includes our religious practices. Churches and worship centers are increasingly adopting innov...Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday (litany) Call to Worship: John 3. Call to Worship, Prayer: Pentecost. Call to Worship: Psalm 104. Call to Worship: Romans 8:26-27. Call to Worship: Spirit of the Ages. Call to Worship: The Gift of God's New Life. Call to Worship: To God be praise and glory! Benediction: Epiphany. Go in peace; love and care for one another in the name of Christ; and may the Spirit of God which filled John and Jesus, fill your hearts, souls and minds; may the power of God which upheld them, strengthen you for each day; and may the love of God which directed their every action. be your guiding light and your shining ...re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Gospel Reflection: Temptation of Christ Here’s a beautiful prayer of response to the temptation of Christ in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13). It was written by John Birch. Wilderness. Forty days alone, a wilderness of thoughts, tempting and inviting thoughts, …Here’s a call to worship for Advent from Joanna Harader’s. (inspired by Matthew 3:1-12, Mark 1:3, Isaiah 40:3) We come to prepare the way;The way for Christ – the hope of Christ, the peace of Christ –to enter our world, to enter our hearts. We cry out together in the wilderness:The kingdom of heaven has come near. Benediction. (based on Romans 16: 25-27) All glory to God, who gives us the strength we need. to live lives consistent with the Good News of Jesus Christ—. Good News for all people, everywhere, so that the whole world might come to know and love our God.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.Closing Benediction. (inspired by John 14: 23-29) Hear the words of Jesus: If you love me, then listen to my voice and do what I say. And I and my Father will draw close to you, and will make our home within you. I am leaving you with a gift—a gift the world cannot give: peace of heart and mind. So do not let your heart be troubled or afraid. Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.Empty us of them now that we may be filled. • May we be filled with a sense of your presence. • May we be filled with the touch of your spirit. • May we be filled with new energy. • May we be filled with your power. • May we be filled with trust and faith. Empower us as we worship here and then enable us to impact your world for Jesus. Confession: Hearing God's Voice. Here’s a thoughtful prayer of confession inspired by 1 Samuel 3: 1-20 and John 1: 43-51, two of the suggested scripture readings for the second Sunday after Epiphany (January 15, 2012). It was written by Moira Laidlaw on her wonderful website, Liturgies Online.Benediction. (based on Romans 16: 25-27) All glory to God, who gives us the strength we need. to live lives consistent with the Good News of Jesus Christ—. Good News for all people, everywhere, so that the whole world might come to know and love our God.Call to Worship. (based on Psalm 100) Around the world this day, the universal church celebrates the “The Reign of Christ.”. Christ Jesus, friend of the poor, the meek and the merciful, has been enthroned above all authority and …re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Reformation Day Worship Index Here’s a list of worship resources on this blog suitable for use on Reformation Day (October 31).Note that 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's posting of the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Cathedral. Calls to …Prayer of Intercession. (inspired by Jeremiah 1: 4-10) Let us pray to our God saying. Lord, in your righteousness, deliver us and set us free. Holy God, you knew us before we took our first breath. You uttered your living Word and brought forth light, love, and life. You gathered us from the dust of the earth and called us your people.Advent Calls to Worship. Here are a series of calls to worship for the Advent season from Harry Disher in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada. They were inspired by the lectionary texts for Advent C, but you may find them useful for Years A and B, too. The were posted on the United Church of Canada’s website. (See below for link.)Call to Worship for Lent: Sign of the Covenant. as the sign of a covenant of God's love for all the earth. we see the sign of God's grace for all creation. between God and all of God's people. for each to live in peace with God and neighbor. God promised to place a new covenant in our hearts. we see the sign of God's promise among us.Closing Prayer for Transfiguration. (inspired by the events in Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, Luke 9:28-36) God of truth, a blessing you promised. and a blessing you give. Through deserts and up mountains we follow Jesus. and there find you... and ourselves.Re worship
He approached her, grasped her hand, and helped her up. as you spread your message across Galilee. with their sick in tow. now, in our day. Please, Lord, heal us. Take our hand. up. — written by Anne Osdieck, and posted on The Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University website. For more worship resources for February 5, 2012 (the fifth ...Heavenly Father, source of all peace. We pray for a world that is short on happiness, too busy to enjoy this world you have created, too preoccupied with living to appreciate life. Heavenly Father, source of all joy. We pray for a world where spiritual longing is satisfied. by fashionable notions and temporary solutions.Commission & Benediction. Go now. Listen for the voice of the Lord. and follow wherever it leads. Do not be dominated by anything. Allow no room within yourselves for deceit, but offer yourselves as a temple for the Holy Spirit. And may God be with you and speak through you; May Christ Jesus be one with you and raise you to life;re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Gospel Reflection: Temptation of Christ Here’s a beautiful prayer of response to the temptation of Christ in the desert (Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:12-13, Luke 4:1-13). It was written by John Birch. Wilderness. Forty days alone, a wilderness of thoughts, tempting and inviting thoughts, …Prayer. Loving and merciful One, we thank you for the community in which you have placed us, for the brothers and sisters with whom we walk this pilgrim journey. Yet, we confess that we fail to love as you love. We push aside those whom we believe are the least in your Kingdom. We fail to see your Kingdom in parables.Worship Resources for February 18, 2024—First Sunday of Lent. Revised Common Lectionary: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15. Narrative Lectionary: First Last and Last First, Mark 10:17-31 (Psalm 19:7-10) During Lent, the selections from the Hebrew scriptures focus on stories of God’s covenant.Call to Worship, Prayer: Lent 3 B. Here’s an opening call to worship and prayer of invocation written for the third Sunday of Lent, Year B (2012). They were written by Rev. Kathryn Matthews Huey and Rev. Susan A. Blain for the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website.Easter Worship Resource Index. Below is a list of the worship resources on this blog suitable for use on Easter Sunday. Hymns and Songs. Another new hymn for Easter. Contemporary Song for Easter. Contemporary Songs for Easter. Easter Hymn. Hymn for Easter: What Wondrous Love. New Contemporary Song for Easter. for Advent 2. Gracious God help us to meet you as you come to us. and to announce your coming in love to others. Take, O God, what we give and transform it, to your glory. Take, O God, what we do and transform it to your acting. Take, O God, what we say and transform it to your singing.We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us.Holy One, We long to be faithful stewards of your abundant grace. To serve each other in love and humility. To serve your world with wisdom and energy. Forgive us when we stumble over pride, when our words and actions are not guided by love. Turn our hearts when we act in folly. In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the popularity of online Catholic worship, with live streaming services becoming increasingly common. One of the main reasons ..."Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness. As we begin our Lenten journey, let us be led by the Spirit, even into the uncomfortable places. In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt. and temptation.Call to Worship & Prayer: Lent 2 B. Here is a call to worship and opening prayer based on the scripture passages for the second Sunday of Lent, Year B (March 4, 2012). They were written by Thom Shuman, and posted on his excellent Lectionary Liturgies blog. Call to Worship. (based on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16; Mark 8:31-38; Romans 4:13-25) Genesis 28:10-19 Opening prayer. Genesis 32 Petition. Genesis 32:22-31 Prayer of Commitment. Genesis 37:1-28 Confession & Commitment. Genesis 37:1-28 Intercession. Genesis 45:1-15 Affirmation & Commitment. Genesis 45:1-15 Intercession. Genesis 45:1-15 Prayer for Famine Relief Workers. Genesis 45:1-15 Offering prayer. We are spellbound by those dry bones, terrified of the stink of death, and often too dumbfounded to call forth life in your name. We pray for your chosen people, your Church . . . We pray for the courage not just to follow you to death, but to follow you to the New Creation. Silence. O God, who always listens to us, who breathes new life into us,Prayers of the People: August 28, 2011. Here is a possible prayer of intercession for August 28, 2011 (Proper 17A). I’ve based it on three of the suggested scripture passages for that day: Exodus 3:1-15, where Moses encounters God at the burning bush, and is sent by God to speak on Israel’s behalf before Pharaoh; Romans 12:9-21, …Invitation to the Offering. Giving is not a casual act—. it relates God’s work to our work. Peter writes: “as each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace, that God may be glorified through Jesus Christ.”. Let us give as people. Aug 14, 2011 · Come and worship, all you who love and serve the Lord—. outsiders and insiders, old-timers and new-comers, the young, old and the in-between. Come as you are, for this is God’s house—a house of prayer for all people, and God welcomes each one who comes. For more worship resources related to the scripture readings for August 14, 2011 (the ... A Hard, Deep Call to Obedience. You are the God who makes extravagant promises. We relish your great promises of fidelity and presence and solidarity, and we exude in them. that your promise always comes in the midst of a hard, deep call to obedience. who trusted the promise enough to keep the call. who calls always to dangerous new places.Psalms 63:3-4 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalms 66:4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing …Redirecting to /search-results?keys=prayer worship join us in daily prayer prayer during day contemporary wednesday 21 february 2024.Prayer. God, you know our hearts. You have knitted our inmost being and you know our deepest desires, fears and worries. Help us to journey during this Lenten season into a new awareness of your presence in our lives. Save us from our own temptations, so that we may more freely follow you. Amen.Call to Worship for Pentecost Sunday (litany) Call to Worship: John 3. Call to Worship, Prayer: Pentecost. Call to Worship: Psalm 104. Call to Worship: Romans 8:26-27. Call to Worship: Spirit of the Ages. Call to Worship: The Gift of God's New Life. Call to Worship: To God be praise and glory!"Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. One: Christ our Shepherd shows us the way we should go, All: so that the name of God will be glorified. One: Though all manner of evil befall us, we will not be afraid, All: for the Great Shepherd of our souls is with us. One: We are never away from the love and mercy of the Lord, All: and we shall be with him for ever and ever.3 days ago ... Welcome to #theEncounter Worship Experience! We are excited that you are joining us for this worship experience — we know that today's ...driven by selfish motives. Holy God, Saviour and Friend, we thank you that long before we face up to ourselves. and frame our confessions, your mercy in Jesus is here waiting for us. We rest our mortal lives in your immortal Life, allowing your grace, mercy and peace. to cleanse, refresh and straighten us. Breathe into our humanity, loving God,The world is changing rapidly, and the way we worship is no exception. With the advent of technology, many churches are now offering live streaming services to their congregations....we receive exactly what we need—. forgiveness, grace, hope. Let us confess our sins to God, that we might know God's healing love for us! Unison Prayer of Confession. If we were to name all the gods we have before you, Rock of Redemption, we would be here a very long time. We elevate politicians into saviors, though they are as broken as we are.Benediction: Isaiah 35: 1-4. One day the wilderness will blossom with flowers; and the desert wasteland will come alive with new growth. And God’s glory and splendor will be on full display. With this news, strengthen those who have tired hands, and encourage those who have weak knees. Say to those with fearful hearts, “Be strong, and do ...re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Call to Worship: Beatitudes Here’s a contemporary call to worship inspired by the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-22). It was written by Katherine Hawker. Call to Worship (inspired by Matthew 5:3-12, Luke 6:20-22) Happy are we. when our treasures cannot be …Prayer of Intercession for the First Sunday of Lent. (inspired by Matthew 4:1-11, Mark 1:9-15, Luke 4:1-13) Lord God - sometimes you call us into the wilderness – into those places where we must rely totally upon you for our survival – at other times your Spirit drives us into those places - and each time we have entered those places we ...Heavenly Father, source of all peace. We pray for a world that is short on happiness, too busy to enjoy this world you have created, too preoccupied with living to appreciate life. Heavenly Father, source of all joy. We pray for a world where spiritual longing is satisfied. by fashionable notions and temporary solutions.Psalms 63:3-4 The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalms 66:4 All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing …For years, Reformed Worship has been asking churches one important question: “How has the Holy Spirit blessed you in your worship?”. These articles and resources are a reflection of the answer given by churches and individuals from various traditions around the globe. You are invited to share in these blessings. See more about Reformed Worship.re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Call to Worship: Cleansing the Temple Here’s a call to worship suitable based on Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple (Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-17, Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22). It was written by Shari Miller Wagner. Call to Worship (inspired by Jesus’ cleansing of the …Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.Intergenerational Litanies: Epiphany 3 B. Here are two wonderful intergenerational litanies suitable for use on the third Sunday after Epiphany—one for the opening and one for the closing of worship. They were written by Carolyn Brown, based on the scripture readings for that Sunday.Please note: If you use material from this blog, please be careful to credit the original author and source. They are clearly identified in each blog post. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.) Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post!We all benefit from your creativity and generosity.In the wild places prepare a straight path for the Lord. Lead lives of holiness and godliness, strive to be found at peace, and speak freely of the Lord’s comfort and promise. And may God our shepherd gather you in loving arms; May Christ Jesus reconcile justice and peace within you; And may the Holy Spirit baptise you into the life of God.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.Prayer: Rainbows and Promises. (inspired by Genesis 9:8-17) In the damp dark uncertainty, in the ominous threat of the storm, appears a gentle arc of colours. the rainbow that remembers the light. In the silent questions of doubt, in the disturbing vertigo of Your seeming absence. whispers a silent promise.Prayers for Other People. The compassion of the Spirit of God within our hearts compels us to reach out in prayer to other people. Let us pray. From around the world we hear many children crying, O God; crying for food and drink and someone to enfold them in loving arms.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God. "Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic.Prayer. God, you know our hearts. You have knitted our inmost being and you know our deepest desires, fears and worries. Help us to journey during this Lenten season into a new awareness of your presence in our lives. Save us from our own temptations, so that we may more freely follow you. Amen.When we see nothing but hopelessness, you surprise us with the breath of your spirit. Call us out of our complacency and routines, set us free from our self-imposed bonds, and fill us with your spirit of life, compassion, and peace, In the name of Jesus, your anointed one, we pray. Amen. Prayers for Other People. The compassion of the Spirit of God within our hearts compels us to reach out in prayer to other people. Let us pray. From around the world we hear many children crying, O God; crying for food and drink and someone to enfold them in loving arms. the One in whom we live and move and have our being. Let’s worship God together! Easter 6: Call to Worship 3. (based on Psalm 6 6) Come, bless the Lord with me! Let’s sing his praise together. For our lives are in God’s hands, and it is he alone who keeps our feet from stumbling. Easter 6: Call to Worship 4.Call to Worship. (based on Psalm 100) Around the world this day, the universal church celebrates the “The Reign of Christ.”. Christ Jesus, friend of the poor, the meek and the merciful, has been enthroned above all authority and …Worship leaders – now you can sound like the album without having a single professional musician. Whether you’re an individual musician, or a worship leader equipping your …we receive exactly what we need—. forgiveness, grace, hope. Let us confess our sins to God, that we might know God's healing love for us! Unison Prayer of Confession. If we were to name all the gods we have before you, Rock of Redemption, we would be here a very long time. We elevate politicians into saviors, though they are as broken as we are.If your worship services do not follow the weekly lectionary readings, you have a few different options. If you're working with a specific scripture text, you could try looking up that scripture passage on this Reverse Lectionary to find out when it when it appears in the Revised Common Lectionary…and then follow the suggestions above.The author Frederick Buechner once defined ‘vocation’ as “the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”. I think I’m living that definition. I’ve spent the last three decades studying, pastoring, teaching and writing about worship, looking for ways to strengthen and deepen our corporate conversations with God.Opening Prayer. and teaching us your ways. to see your ways anew. for all to hear. — from the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website. For more worship resources for January 29, 2012 (the fourth Sunday after Epiphany), click on Epiphany 4B in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page.re:Worship Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Prayers of the People: Open Your Hand Here’s a prayer of intercession which draws on Psalm 1 4 5 and Matthew 1 4: 1 3-2 1 (the feeding of the 5000). Feel free to revise it to suit your context. Prayer of Intercession (based on Matthew 14:13-21 and Psalm 145:15-16) …Call to Worship. (based on Psalm 116) Come, people of God, let us offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and lift up his name in the presence of his people. For God is gracious and merciful, full of compassion and love. While we were still helpless, he came to save us."Like trying to get an octopus into a paper bag." ~ survey response The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. . Forced tg