Category: Worship

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Advent 3BIsaiah 61:1-4, 8-11  Psalm 126 I Thessalonians 5:16-24    John 1:6-8, 19-28 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 126) Gathered to worship the Lord our God, let us rejoice!Even all who now are grieving, may you come to a time of joy,for the Lord stands with us all.Our […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Advent 2B Isaiah 40:1-11 Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 2 Peter 3:8-15a Mark 1:1-8 Call to Worship  Good news today! Hear the beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The prophet Isaiah declares: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make those paths straight.” John the Baptist came, preparing the way […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Advent 1 Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, 17-191 Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37 As the season of Advent begins, we begin a new church year, and we ask you to offer a gift of support to the Center for Faith and Giving. Your generosity allows us to provide these […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +26 Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Psalm 100   Ephesians 1:15-23Matthew 25:31-46 Are these lectionary based worship resources helping you and your congregation? We hope so! You can express your gratitude with a gift of financial support by clicking here! Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 100) One:  Together, […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +25 Judges 4:1-7  Psalm 123  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Matthew 25:14-30 Call to Worship  (inspired by 1 Thessalonians) Leader:  Friends, let’s take a deep breath in as we come to worship God!              (model a deep breath, or two!)People:  The Spirit of God, the breath of God, binds us […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +24 Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 78) Leader:  Today we come to worship God!People:  Yes, to worship, and to claim our willingness to share the story               of our faith with the next generation.Leader:  Faith continues […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +23 Joshua 3:7-17 Psalm 107:1-7, 33-37 I Thessalonians 2:9-13 Matthew 23:1-12      Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 107) Leader:  This is the day, now is the time.              We’re in the right place to give thanks to the Lord!                                 People:  We want to give thanks because the […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +22Also All Saints Sunday Deuteronomy 34:1-12  Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17  1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Consider singing “O God, our Help in Ages Past” as an opening hymn, which uses some language from Psalm 90Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 90) Leader:  Today, look! This is the […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving       All Saints Sunday       (additional resources, focused on All Saints) Deuteronomy 34:1-12  Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17  1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Matthew 22:34-46 Sing “For All the Saints” or “Give Thanks for Life” as an opening hymn.   Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 90) Leader:  Gathered in this space, we’re […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving Pentecost +21 Exodus 33:12-23  Psalm 99  1 Thessalonians 1:1-10Matthew 22:15-22 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 99 The Message vocabulary) Leader:  This is our day, this is our time, to celebrate God.People:  We’ve gathered to honor the Lord, strong and mighty!Leader:  God’s love for justice both blesses […]