Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 3 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isaiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Traditionally, this Advent 3 Sunday is known as Gaudate (Joy) Sunday. It marks the mid-way point in this Advent season. Continue to grow your Advent decorations,perhaps by inviting people to add an ornament or a Chrismon to the chancel […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 2 Malachi 3:1-4Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11Luke 3:1-6 Continue to grow your Advent decorations, perhaps adding poinsettias, or additional banners, and lighting the second Advent candle. If you are lighting a traditional wreath (3 purple, 1 pink), remember the pink candle is lit at the ½ way point in […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 1 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Be prepared to announce (with colors, banners, an Advent wreath or a single candle) the beginning of a new season and a new Christian year. In this season, worship resources will include suggestions for lighting an Advent wreath […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Reign of Christ Sunday 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37 Call to Worship (adapted from Rev. 1) One: Grace to you and peace from the One who is, who was, and who is to come!Many: We’re gathered in the name of Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the Ruler […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost XXV 1 Samuel 1:4-20 1 Samuel 2:1-19 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 Mark 13:1-8 Call to Worship (from Hebrews 10) One: With true hearts, assured of our faith, let’s grab hold of all our faithful God is promising!Many: We’re meeting together (virtual and in our sanctuary), to encourage one another.One: Today is the right […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost XXIII Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14Mark 12:28-34 Call to Worship (from Psalm 146)One: Come! Praise God, now and all the days of our lives!Many: For it is God who made heaven and earth, the sea and all that is in them.One: It is the Lord who watches over strangers, Many: upholding […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving All Saints Sunday Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44 (These are the texts for All Saints Sunday B) Call to Worship (adapted from Revelation 21)One: Surrounded by the saints of all ages,Many: we rejoice, for the home of God is among us!One: We trust God to be […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost XXII Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22) Hebrews 7:23-28 Mark 10:46-52 Call to Worship (from Psalm 34, “The Message”)One: Today’s the day to worship God!Many: We’re here to bless God with every breath we take.One: Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and seeMany: how good God is!One: Blessed are […]
Read moreWorship Resources Pentecost XXI Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 (If you use music videos, consider using Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons as intro music) Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 104) One: Bless the Lord, O my soul!Many: We come to worship the Lord our God, who is great!One: Praise […]
Read moreWorship Resources Pentecost XX Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Psalm 22:1-15 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 Call to Worship (inspired by Hebrews 4:14-16)One: Boldly, let’s approach God’s throne of grace.Many: There, we may receive mercy.One: There we will find grace to help in our time of need.Many: For we know Jesus, who is the Christ.One: We know Jesus, […]
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