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 […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreWorship 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, […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreEvery spring at our church the annual stewardship campaign comes around. A faithful team of volunteers are tasked with what seems like the impossible job of making this year’s campaign feel fresh and unique. This was precisely the mission before us, the stewardship team, as we entered a season of stewardship in early 2023. Our […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
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