A TOOL FOR BUILDING TRUST, TRANSPARENCY, AND CONNECTION AS TOLD BY REV. ROBIN BLAKEMORE, INTERIM REGIONAL MINISTER FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH IN NEBRASKA Stewardship is often a loaded word in ministry. It’s far too easy to equate stewardship with money so that financial concerns become the sole focus of conversations or campaigns or the complexities and fear […]
Read moreWorship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +2 1 Samuel 3:1-10,(11–20) Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Mark 2:23-3:6 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 139)One: The Spirit of God is with us, in this very room.Many: God knows us. Our ups and downs, our ins and outs; God knows each one of us.One: […]
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Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Isaiah 7:10-16 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 Romans 1:1-7 Matthew 1:18-25 Your generous gift of support is appreciated as we continue to provide the gift of these resources for your congregation. Click here to experience the joy of giving! Call to Worship (in one voice) On this fourth Sunday of […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Isaiah 11:1-10 Psalm 72:1-7. 18-19 Romans 15:4-13Matthew 3:1-12 We are grateful for your generosity that allows us to keep these valuable resources coming to you free! Thank you for making a gift! Giving Brings Joy! Call to Worship (in one voice) Beloved people of God, welcome to worship at […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving We appreciate your generous support of this ministry which continues our ability to bring you these free resources. Please click below to make your gift – and thank you! Giving Brings Joy! Isaiah 35:1-10 Psalm 146:5-10 James 5:7-10 Matthew 11:2-11 Call to Worship (in one voice) Beloved people of […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany +4 Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6 1 Corinthians 13:1-13Luke 4:21-30 Call to Worship (from Psalm 71) One: Come! Let’s gather our minds and hearts to worship God.Many: God is a rock of refuge in the land of anxiety where some languish,One: refuge from the grasp of the cruel, where many fight COVID,Many: refuge […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany 3 Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Call to Worship (inspired by Luke 4:14-21)One: The Spirit of the Lord!Many: Come! Let’s tune our hearts and minds to the Spirit.One: The Spirit anoints Jesus’ followers.Many: That’s US! We are Jesus’ followers.One: The Spirit of the Lord promises good news […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany 2 Martin Luther King, Jr. remembranceIsaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 36, from The Message)One: Rejoice! God’s love pours over us and all creation!Many: How eager we are to be filled with God’s banquet,One: to taste the wonder of God’s spring […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving First Sunday after EpiphanyBaptism of Jesus Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 Call to Worship (from Isaiah 43) One: Welcome to this time of worship, where we hear Good News! Many: We claim this truth: God has called us by name. We belong to God! One: Nothing will […]
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