Category: Lectionary Based Worship Resources

December 9, 2018 Center for Faith and Giving Worship Resources Advent 2 December 9, 2018 Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 This second Sunday of December is the second Sunday of the season of Advent – four Sundays of “preparation” for the coming of the Christ. Many traditions have built up in the […]

Advent I December 2, 2018 Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 This first Sunday of December is also the first Sunday of the season of Advent – four Sundays of “preparation” for the coming of the Christ. Many traditions have built up in the church in the last 75 years, including observance […]

November 25, 2018 Center for Faith and Giving  worship resources              Christ the King Sunday 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 132:1-12,(13-18) John 18:33-37 Revelation 1:4b-8 For those who follow the church calendar, this is the last Sunday of the church year.  It’s the last Sunday when the liturgical color is green. […]

Pentecost 26 November 18, 2018 1 Samuel 1:4-20  Psalm 16 Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25 Mark 13:1-8 Call to Worship (from Psalm 16) One:  In God’s presence there is full joy! Many:  Gathered here, our hearts are glad, and our souls rejoice! One:  As we come to worship, we’re drawn to a holy path for life. […]

Pentecost 25 November 11, 2018 Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28 Mark 12:38-44 Call to Worship (adapted from Ps. 127, The Message) One:  We come to give thanks to God! Many:  As God’s people, we know if God doesn’t build the house, One:     the builders only build shacks. Many:  If God doesn’t guard the city, One:     the night […]

Pentecost 24/ All Saints Sunday November 4, 2018 Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a John 11:32-44 Call to Worship (from Revelation 21:1-6a) One: Look!  There is a new heaven and a new earth! Many:  We’re looking, but it’s tough to see. One:  God’s home willbe among us! Many:  We eagerly anticipate that realm. One:  God will […]

Pentecost 23 October 28, 2018 Job 42:1-6, 10-17   Psalm 34:1-8, (19-22)  Hebrews 7:23-28  Mark 10:46-52 Are you enjoying these resources?  You can make a gift to the Center for Faith and Giving to assure materials like these continue to be available.  Thank you for your support!  Click here  Call to Worship (from Psalm 34) One:  […]

Pentecost 22  October 21, 2018 Job 38:1-7, (34-41) Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 (Please be sure to take our poll on Facebook regarding the continuation of these resources.) Call to Worship One:        Gathered in this place, we may believe we’ve come to a place of power. Many:      Yet Jesus asks:  “Can you […]

  October 14, 2018              Pentecost  21    Job 23:1-9, 16-17    Psalm 22:1-15   Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31  Call to Worship   (from Psalm 22) One: Here we are, gathered to worship God. Many:  Why do we come to worship? One:  Because God is holy and delivers those who trust in God. Many:  We come because God holds us […]

October 7,  2018                      Pentecost 20 World Communion Sunday For World Communion Sunday, consider using a variety of special ways to highlight the Table, and Christians celebrating around the world.  One list of suggestions may be found at http://www.jordan rimmer.com/world-communion-sunday-ideas-and-liturgy/. Another extended site is: https://www.globalministries.org/special_days_wcs_world_communion_sunday_ideas Call to Worship  (using the resources of your congregation, invite different […]