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Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and GivingApril 19, 2026Easter +3 Acts 2:14a, 36-41Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19 1 Peter 1:17-23 Luke 24:13-35 Call to Worship  (adapted from Psalm 116)One: Come!  Let’s share our love for God, who hears us.Many:  God leans in to hear our pleas!One:  Together, let’s offer our hearts and minds.Many:  Let’s call on the […]

Worship Resources forthe Center for Faith and Giving 2nd Sunday of EasterActs 2:14a, 22-32Psalm 161 Peter 1:3-9John 20:19-31 Call to Worship  (inspired by Easter and by Psalm 16) One:  Alleluia! Christ is risen!Many:  Alleluia! New life opens before us, and our hearts are glad!One:  Our resurrecting God continues to breathe new life into all creation.Many:  Our loving God shows […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Resurrection Day!Acts 10:34-43 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-18  Call to Worship   One: The tomb is empty!Many: Sound the trumpet!           (1 trumpet plays 2 measures of Christ the Lord, Chalice Hymnal #216)One: The Lord is risen!Many: Sound the trumpets!         (2 trumpets play measures 5 and 6 of Christ the Lord, CH […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Palm SundayPsalm 118:1-2, 19-29Matthew 21:1-11 Call to Worship   One: The Lord of parades be with you.Many: And also with you.One: People of God, open your hearts        to the One who comes with hope.Many: We’re eager to receive ALL the prophet from Nazareth brings us.One: Give thanks to God,         for […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent VEzekiel 37:1-1Psalm 130Romans 8:6-11John 11:1-45 Call to Worship  (inspired by Psalm 130) L:  We’ve come to worship God, for whom we wait.P:  We rejoice because the Lord covers us with forgiveness.L:  More than those who watch for the morning, our souls wait for the Lord.P:  With God there is steadfast love!L:  With […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent IVA1 Samuel 16:1-13Psalm 23Ephesians 5:8-14John 9:1-41 On this 4th Sunday in Lent there are a variety of ways to use images from the lectionary texts in worship. Consider singing Chalice Hymnal #78 or Chalice Hymnal #79 at the beginning of worship. Use a verse from Chalice Hymnal #558 […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent IIIAExodus 17:1-7Psalm 95Romans 5:1-11John 4:5-42 Call to Worship  (adapted from Psalm 95) L:  The Psalmist invites us:  “Come, let us sing to the Lord!”P:  And we respond:  “Let us make a joyful noise to the rock                                      of our salvation!”L:  We come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, and            share our joyful songs of praise.P:  We come to […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent 2AGenesis 12:1-4aPsalm 121Romans 4:1-5, 13-17John 3:1-17 Call to Worship  (in response to Psalm 121)L:  Today and every day, the Lord is our keeper.P.  By day, the Lord is our shade. By night, the Lord is our shelter.L:  The One who keeps us will support us as we come in and […]

Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Lent IGenesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 Psalm 32Romans 5:12-19Matthew 4:1-11 Lent includes 40 days. It began Ash Wednesday (February 18, 2026) and concludes with the Saturday before Easter (April 4, 2026). The 40 days do not include Sundays (thus the “First Sunday of Lent” and not “First Sunday in Lent”). The season offers opportunities for Christians to […]