Worship 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 […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Epiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany! These Epiphany Sunday resources open the way to recognize the “manifestation” or “showing” of Jesus as holy. In Matthew 2, we hear the story of travellers from the east bringing gifts to Jesus. Consider inviting the congregation to […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent 4 Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:47-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45, (46-55) The last Sunday of Advent gives us opportunity to focus on Mary, and on her “Magnificat”. There are many musical settings for this song of praise. Even if you have special music planned (vocal or instrumental), you might […]
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 Pentecost XIII 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Psalm 111 Ephesians 5:15-20 John 6:51-58 Call to Worship (from Psalm 111)One: Praise the Lord!Many: We’ve come to give full-hearted thanks to the Lord.One: Great are God’s works,Many: gracious and merciful is the Lord!One: The Lord’s name is holy and awesome,Many: so let’s lift our voices to […]
Read moreApril 25, 2021 Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Easter IV Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Call to Worship One: Open the gate! The Shepherd is coming!Many: We hear our shepherd’s voice, calling us by name, leading us to green pastures.One: No stranger’s voice will we follow; we follow the voice which brings us […]
Read moreApril 4, 2021 Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving EASTER DAY Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 I Corinthians 15:1-11 John 20:1-18 This high festival day should be celebrated with light, white paraments, and as many symbols of LIFE as you can muster. Call to Worship (before or after the opening hymn, invite the congregation […]
Read moreMarch 28, 2021 Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent VIPalm Sunday Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 Remember to add a fifth candle to your worship visuals, if you’re adding one each week. These resources focus on Palm Sunday (not Passion Sunday). Some visuals available for free use can be found here: https://blueeyedennis.tumblr.com/post/114593340967/image-1-image-2- image-3-image-4-by-giotto-image-5, and […]
Read moreFebruary 21, 2021 Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent I Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10!1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 For the 6 Sundays of Lent (including Palm Sunday), the call to worship will be offered in 1 voice. Also, each worship leader will be invited to light 1 additional candle each Sunday (so ending […]
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Four Fundraising “Secrets” To Improve Giving In Your Congregation Fundraisers know these things and use them with great effectiveness. We think you should know them as well. Can you see how these “not so secrets” would apply in your church? Secret #1: People give because they believe in the necessity of mission The primary reason […]
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