A Worship Resources for the Center for Faith and GivingEpiphany Isaiah 60:1-6 Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 On this first Sunday of a new year, here are some suggestions for engaging a variety of senses as you open worship. 1) Use “glow in the dark” stars, charged up, so they’ll shine. One for each person? One […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving First Sunday after Christmas Day Isaiah 61:10 – 62:3 Psalm 148 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:22-40 Call to Worship (inspired by Luke 2) One: Gathered on this Sunday-between, we meet up with Simeon and Anna.Many: We’re here after all the joy and uproar, and all the loneliness, and all the memories of […]
Read moreWorship Resources for the Center for Faith and Giving Advent IV 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 Luke 1:47-55 Romans 16:25-27 Luke 1:26-38 Call to Worship All month, we’ve been actively WAITING.Now, rejoice! For our waiting will soon become celebrating. This morning, we come together in tip-toed expectation!This morning, we breathe in the wonder, believing both “Christ is already in our […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
Read moreWorship 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 […]
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