Category: Resources

January 10, 2021 Baptism of Jesus, Epiphany II Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Genesis 1:1-5 Psalm 29 Acts 19:1-7 Mark 1:4-11 Call to Worship (from Psalm 29) One: Gathered in this place, we lift our voices and shout “Glory!” Many: (shout it out!)  “GLORY!” One: For the voice of the Lord […]

December 27, 2020 Christmas 1 Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Psalm 148 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40 On this first Sunday of Christmas, one possibility is to focus this service on Christmas carols.  For many, these are some favorite pieces of music, which are not heard very often […]

December 20, 2020 Advent IV Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:47-55  Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38  Call to Worship  (inspired by Luke 1) One:  Greetings, favored ones!  The Lord is with you. Many:  We’ve come to rejoice, and sing our praise to God. One:  With Mary, we […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving December 13, 2020 Advent 3B Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 Psalm 126  1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28   Call to Worship  (from Isaiah 61) One:  (ring a bell to call people’s attention)  Ring out good news! Many:  Good news to share with the oppressed and brokenhearted! One:  […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving December 6, 2020 Advent 2B These resources are being posted on “Giving Tuesday”, an opportunity for you to support charities and non-profit agencies that make the world a better place.  We hope you will choose to practice generosity on this special day as you seek to enrich […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving November 29, 2020 Advent 1    (blue/purple) Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 Additional Advent resources may be found at https://disciples.org/congregations/advent-resources/ Call to Worship  (from Isaiah 64) One:  We come to worship God, as we step into this Advent season of anticipation. Many:  […]

WORSHIP MATERIALS November 22, 2020 Christ the King  Lectionary Readings Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100 Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25:35-46 Call to Worship (based on Psalm 100) Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. People: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing. Leader: Know that the Lord is […]

WORSHIP MATERIALS November 15, 2020   Lectionary Readings Judges 4:1-7 Psalm 123 I Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25:14-30 Call to Worship (based on Psalm 90) Leader: Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. People: From everlasting to everlasting, you are God. Leader: For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when […]

WORSHIP MATERIALS November 8, 2020   Lectionary Readings Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 I Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13   Call to Worship (based on Psalm 78) Leader: Give ear, O people, to the teachings of the Lord. People: We are listening to what God has to say to us. Leader: Do not hide God’s words […]

WORSHIP MATERIALS November 1, 2020   Lectionary Readings Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 I Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12   Call to Worship (based on Psalm 107) Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. People: God’s steadfast love endures forever. Leader: Let the faithful thank the Lord for God’s wonderful works. People: […]