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Worship Resources: October 6, 2019

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Proper 22(27) Year 1 (Pentecost 17)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Epiphany 9B, Proper 4(9)B, Proper 26(31)B
Readings: Hear, O Israel – Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 6:4-9 (Mark 12:28-31)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Loving Lord, you gave commandments to your people as a gift. Teach us to be obedient to your word and to care for each other as we do your will. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the texts:

ELW #257. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
ELW #679. For the Fruit of All Creation
ELW #358. Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #612. Healer of Our Every Ill
ELW #450. I Bind unto Myself Today
ELW #708. Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #863. My God, How Wonderful Thou Art
ELW #519. Open Your Ears, O Faithful People
ELW #396. Spirit of Gentleness
ELW #800. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #359. Where Charity and Love Prevail
LBW #461. Fight the Good Fight
LBW #238. God Has Spoken by His Prophets
LBW #411. Lord of All Good
WOV #664. A New Commandment
Various Hymnals As the Deer Pants for the Water (1984) by Marty Nystrom
Various Hymnals Christians, let us love one another (1973) by A. Nigro
Various Hymnals For the Life That You Have Given (1987) by Carl Daw
Various Hymnals The Lord Is God, There Is No Other (1980) by Daniel Meeter
Various Hymnals Love God with all your soul and strength (1866) by Isaac Watts
Various Hymnals Love the Lord Your God (1991) by Jean & Jim Strathdee
Various Hymnals Tell Your Children (1980) by Grace Hawthorne
Various Hymnals We Are Your People (1973) by Brian Wren
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:
“Ancient Skies” By Michael Gungor, Michael Rossback.
“Come Now is the Time to Worship” By Brian Doerksen.
“Every Move I Make” By David Ruis.
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” By Henry Williams Baker, John Bacchus Dykes.
“Micah 6:8” By Charlie Hall.
More options here.
Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

God of mercy and healing, you who hear the cries of those in need, receive these petitions of your people that all who are troubled may know peace, comfort, and courage.

A brief silence.

Lord God, help the church to worship only you, keep your name sacred, and honor the sabbath; turn our focus ever towards you and towards seeing you in our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, you called all that you made good; make us better stewards of creation and restore what we have damaged to goodness and wholeness. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, you us gave the gift of the law; be at work in our systems of justice that they might be good and righteous, working on behalf of the injured and oppressed. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, write your persistent love on our minds, lips, and hearts; inspire us in our teaching of the faith to the generations who will follow after us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, work in the lives of any who suffer (especially, …); bring comfort to those entombed by pain, disease, or despair. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord God, steep us in your loving Word; move those assembles here today to acts of mercy, love, and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Lord God, hold the faithful dead in your arms and comfort those who grieve; unite  believers of all places and times in loving you and loving one another. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Life-giving God, heal our lives, that we may acknowledge your wonderful deeds and offer you thanks from generation to generation through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Worship Resources: September 29, 2019

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Proper 21(26) Year 1 (Pentecost 16)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 16(21)A
Readings: Moses and God’s Name – Exodus 1:8-2:10; 3:1-15 (Mark 12:26-27a)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): God of deliverance, you called Moses to be your hands, feet, and voice in a troubled world. Teach us how to work, walk, and speak your word in a troubled world. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the texts:

ELW #757. All My Hope on God Is Founded
ELW #326. Bless Now, O God, the Journey
ELW #819. Come, All You People (Uyaimose)
ELW #831. The God of Abraham Praise
ELW #632. O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #618. Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
ELW #574. Here I Am, Lord
ELW #413. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
ELW #315. How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
ELW #437. On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand
ELW #342. There in God’s Garden
LBW #483. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #19. I Will Sing to the Lord
WOV #670. When Israel Was in Egypt’s Land
Various Hymnals A Mother Lined a Basket (1997) by Mary Keithahn
Various Hymnals Be Still, For the Spirit of the Lord (1986) by David Evans
Various Hymnals God’s Story (1998) by Genie and Troy Nilsson
Various Hymnals He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands
Various Hymnals Holy Ground (1982) by Chris Beatty
Various Hymnals Moses (1975) by Carol Greene
Various Hymnals We are standing on holy ground (1983) by Geron Davis
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:
“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“More Than Conquerors”
“My Lighthouse” As performed by Rend Collective
“My Song is Love Unknown” By John Nicholson Ireland, Samuel Crossman.
“Undignified” By Matt Redman.
More options here.
Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church; that it may be freed from all that stands in the way of bold proclamation of the love of God. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for creation; that it may be freed from human abuse and restored to the glory in which is was first made. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for our leaders; that they may be freed from selfish ambition and shown true wisdom and humility. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all messengers of your word; that, like the archangel Michael, they may speak truth in the face of evil. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who suffer; that they may be freed from their bondage to sickness and pain. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for this congregation; that we may be freed from feat and anxiety, and work for justice and peace in our communities. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for all the saints who have gone before us; free us from doubt and sin that we may join them in your heavenly presence. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: September 22, 2019

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Proper 20(25) Year 1 (Pentecost 15)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 13(18)A or Proper 24(29)C
Readings: Jacob Wrestles God – Genesis 32:9-13, 22-30 (Mark 14:32-36)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): Holy God, your servant Jacob wrestled with your angel and prevailed. In honor of his persistence you gave him a new name. Teach us to persist in the face of struggle, and call us by name. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the texts:

LBW #477. O God of Jacob
LBW #211. Here, O My Lord, I See Thee
LBW #324. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
LBW #509. Onward, Christian Soldiers
PPSJ #6 The God of Jacob Hallelujah
Various Hymnals Grace is when God gives us (2005) by Paul Crouch and David Mudie
Various Hymnals I Would Not Be Denied (1900) by Charles Jones
Various Hymnals There Shall Be Showers of Blessing (1883) by D.W. Whittle(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; PPSJ=Psalm Project: Shout for Joy )

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:
“10,000 Reasons” By Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman.
“All Over The World” By Martin Smith, Matt Redman.
“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“In the Secret” By Andy Park.
More options here.
Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Bless the church, O God, with a willingness to wrestle with our own hypocrisy and judgemental-ism; and turn us outward from our walls to love and serve our neighbor. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless creation, O God, through all those who are willing to speak out against pollution and the harm being done to what you have made; bring about wholeness and healing where there is brokenness. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless the brokenhearted, O God, with friends and family who will not let them go; and show your presence with those in darkness. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless all in any pain, O God, with healing and comfort; and help all who wrestle with disease and illness. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless this congregation, O God, and open our hearts to see your presence in our neighbors and in the stranger. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Bless the saints in light, O God, and use their example to strengthen us still on the journey; help us to know the faith of all the saints, especially when our own faith is weak. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: September 15, 2019

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We do God’s Work, Our Hands Sunday on September 8th, so no resources for that Sunday, sorry! If you do GWOH Sunday check out the resources available for that: https://www.elca.org/dayofservice

Proper 19(24) Year 1 (Pentecost 14)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 6(11)A
Readings: Isaac Born to Sarah – Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7 (Mark 10:27)
Prayer of the Day (Working Preacher): God of promise, Abraham scoffed and Sarah laughed when they were told of your plans for them and their family. Yet you remained faithful to your promise, and gave them a son, Isaac. Help us to trust in your promises for our lives, and to live according to your will. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #641. All Are Welcome

ELW #737. He Comes to Us as One Unknown

ELW #482. I Come with Joy

LBW #313. A Multitude Comes from East and West
DATH #97. Tell What God Has Done for Us
CBM #72. Exalted Be Your Name
Various Hymnals Abraham, Sarah Too (2004) by Brian Wren
Various Hymnals God Has Made Laughter (1982) by Kathy Eddy
Various Hymnals God It Was (1989) by John L. Bell
Various Hymnals God of the Women (1998) by Carolyn Gillette
Various Hymnals God, We Praise You for the Women (2006) by Daniel Damon
Various Hymnals O God, Whose Steadfast Love (1994) by James Haddix
Various Hymnals To Abraham and Sarah (1984) by Judith Fetter
Various Hymnals We Are on Our Way (1989) by Helen Walter
Various Hymnals You Are Our God; We Are Your People (1978) by David Hoekema

(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest; CBM=Come Beloved of the Maker)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:
“Come Let Us Worship” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
“The Lord Our God” By Kristian Stanfill and Jason Ingram.
“You Never Let Go” By Beth Redman, Matt Redman.
More options here.
Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

We give you thanks, O God, for teachers, theologians, and all those who help us to grow in faith. Raise up more leaders in the church who will challenge and encourage your people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We give you thanks, O God, for the bounty of your great creation. Work in us and through us that we may be better caretakers of all that you have made. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We give you thanks, O God, for those who care for and support those struggling with mental illness. Grant healing and wholeness to the lonely and anxious. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We give you thanks, O God, for physicians, nurses, and all those who seek to restore people to health. Be with all who suffer and surround them with your loving arms. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We give you thanks, O God, for this community of faith. Deepen our faith and use us to work your will in the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We give you thanks, O God, for the example of all the saints who have gone before us. Unite us all in praising and worshiping you. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

 

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Worship Resources: August 4, 2019

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Proper 13(18) Year 1 (Pentecost 8)

Reminder: I am part of a group doing “Unsung Heroes” this summer
Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s):
Readings: Nahum – Nahum 1:1-15
Prayer of the Day: Lord, our refuge and strength in times of trouble; help us to cling to you even in the midst of fear and despair. Keep us from trusting too much in our own power or strength and remind us often of your desire for justice and peace. In the name of Christ our Savior. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:
“He is Good” By Jay Stocker
“How Great is Our God / How Great Thou Art” By Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, et al.
“Our Great God” By Fernando Ortega, Mac Powell.
Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Give the church courage, O God, and keep us firm in our proclamation of your great love and mercy for the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Restore creation, O God, and work through us to conserve the great gifts you have given us in nature. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Wrap your arms around all victims of violence, O God, and work through leaders to bring about peace and prosperity for all people. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick and bind up the brokenhearted, O God, and grant wisdom and insight to all who work to find cures and treatments. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bind us together with bonds of love and forgiveness, O God, and strengthen our community of faith that we may better serve our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Gather us with all the saints who have gone before us, O God, and keep the memory and example of the saints in our hearts and minds. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: July 7, 2019

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Proper 9(14) Year 1 (Pentecost 4)

Reminder: I am part of a group doing “Unsung Heroes” this summer
Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 28(33)A
Readings: Deborah and Jael – Judges 4:1-9,21-35
Prayer of the Day: God of the covenant, you brought your people to the promised land and led them against their enemies. Lead us against all the forces that defy you and raise up just and wise leaders who will show us how to walk in your ways. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #408. Come, Thou Almighty King
ELW #419. For All the Faithful Women
ELW #632. O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #834. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #596/7. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
LBW #9. I Called to My God for Help
Various Hymnals Sing! Deborah, Sing! (1989) by Luiza Cruz
Various Hymnals The Song of Deborah by John Barnard
Various Hymnals With Awe Approach the Mysteries (1997) by Jane Marshall
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“How Great is Our God” By Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, et al.
“Open The Eyes of My Heart” By Paul Baloche.
“Your Face Outshines The Brightest Sun” By David Gate, Matt Redman.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church. Deepen our witness and bless our ministries of service. Open our hearts to new relationships and open our eyes to see your presence in the people around us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for clean air and clean water. Help us to better care for this great earth that you have entrusted to us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who are enslaved, trafficked, or oppressed. Open our ears to the cries of the exploited and move us to work. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those without community. Surround them with your loving presence and bring them into healthy and life-giving relationships. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those in need of healing. Be with caregivers and grant them strength and patience. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for this congregation. Bring forth new ministries and bless the ministries we currently share with our neighbors. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray in thanksgiving for all who have gone before us. Surround us all with your great love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: June 30, 2019

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Proper 8(13) Year 1 (Pentecost 3)

Reminder: I am part of a group doing “Unsung Heroes” this summer
Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): N/A
Readings: Balaam’s Donkey – Numbers 22:1-6,21-35
Prayer of the Day: Almighty God, send your messengers to us and open our eyes to your presence. Work in us and through us that we may repent of our selfishness and idolatry and return to your paths. We pray this trusting in your great love and complete mercy. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #779. Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #398. Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
ELW #592. Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #818. O Master, Let Me Walk with You
ELW #606. Our Father, We Have Wandered
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #587/8. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
LBW #324. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Various Hymnals I Saw an Angel in the Road (2014) by Daniel Damon
Various Hymnals May God Grant You a Blessing (Bwana Awabariki) Public Domain
Various Hymnals May the Lord, Mighty God (2007) by Jim Beinke
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Broken” By Michael Himes.
“You Never Let Go” By Beth Redman, Matt Redman.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Holy God, you send messengers to restore us to your paths; speak to the church and send us out to proclaim your grace and love to the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, bless this summer season with mild weather and vitality that the coming harvest be an abundant one that may bless the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, guide the leaders of nations in your ways of peace and justice so that all people know shalom. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, work in the lives of those trapped in darkness, show them your presence and love in the midst of their pain. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, grant health and healing to all who are suffering and provide them with hope and comfort. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, open our eyes to where you are at work in our communities and neighborhoods; strengthen our faith and make us resolute in proclaiming your love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Holy God, you sanctify the resting places of all who have died in the faith; raise us up, with them, on the last day to our heavenly home. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: June 23, 2019

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Proper 7(12) Year 1 (Pentecost 2)

Reminder: I am part of a group doing “Unsung Heroes” this summer
Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): N/A
Readings: Melchizedek – Gen 14:17-20; Hebrews 7:11-19
Prayer of the Day: God Most High, bless us as you blessed Abram so long ago; and use us to bless others as you used Melchizedek. Make us agents of your peaceful and just kingdom at work in the world. We pray this in the name of our high priest, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #392. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
ELW #634. All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
ELW #416. At the Name of Jesus
ELW #793. Be Thou My Vision
ELW #645. Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
ELW #855. Crown Him with Many Crowns
ELW #831. The God of Abraham Praise
ELW #603. God, When Human Bonds Are Broken
ELW #620. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
ELW #434. Jesus Shall Reign
ELW #502. The King of Love My Shepherd Is
ELW #475. Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor
ELW #631. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #759. My Faith Looks Up to Thee
ELW #772. Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
ELW #519. Open Your Ears, O Faithful People
ELW #430. Rejoice, for Christ is King!
ELW #623. Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
LBW #347. Jerusalem the Golden
Various Hymnals Christ Sits At God’s Right Hand (2002) by Stephen Starke
Various Hymnals Thus the great Lord of earth and sea (18th Century) Isaac Watts
Various Hymnals You Are a Priest Forever (1970) by Salmo
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“God Is Here” By Darlene Zschech, Israel Houghton, et al.
“Sing” By Jeff Pardo, Josh Wilson.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

Bless the church and its leaders (especially, …); give them wisdom and boldness in proclaiming your vision for the world. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless the waters of the earth; grant wholeness and healing where we have damaged them and instill in us a desire that all people have access to this fundamental component of life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, and all who lead nations; help them to work for peace and justice above selfish ambition or greed.. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless refugees, immigrants, and all who seek safety and prosperity; make us compassionate in our response to those fleeing violence and poverty. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless the sick and suffering (especially, …); heal the broken in mind and body. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bless this congregation and its ministries; turn us ever more outwards toward our neighbors and those in need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Bless the saints; and unite us with them around your heavenly throne in the priesthood of all believers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. Amen.

Worship Resources: June 9, 2019

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Pentecost Sunday Year 1

Color: Red
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Pentecost A/B/C, Proper 11(16)A
Readings: Nothing Can Separate Us Sermon text Acts 2:1-4; Romans 8:14-39 – Companion text – Matthew 28:16-20
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Great Spirit, you have lit upon each of us a flame to serve you in all that we do. Ignite your flame, and help us to burn brightly for you. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #392. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
ELW #505. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
ELW #456. Baptized in Water
ELW #638. Blessed Assurance
ELW #656. Blest Be the Tie That Binds
ELW #781. Children of the Heavenly Father
ELW #373. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #804. Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #521. O Day of Rest and Gladness
ELW #520. Dearest Jesus, at Your Word
ELW #432. The Head That Once Was Crowned
ELW #619. I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #650. In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #365. Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
ELW #595. Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #775. Jesus, Priceless Treasure
ELW #403. Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #631. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #832. My Lord of Light
ELW #622. Neither Death nor Life
ELW #322. Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #669. Rise Up, O Saints of God!
ELW #671. Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #549. Send Me, Jesus
ELW #809. Send Me, Lord (Thuma mina)
ELW #396. Spirit of Gentleness
ELW #800. Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #587. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #588. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #376. Thine Is the Glory
LBW #488. Breathe on Me, Breath of God
WOV #682. Praise the Spirit in Creation
WOV #686. Veni Sancte Spiritus
Various Hymnals For Your Gift of God the Spirit (1984) by Edith Clarkson
Various Hymnals I Am His, and He Is Mine (1890) Wade Robinson
Various Hymnals On Pentecost They Gathered (1981) by Jane Parker Huber
Various Hymnals Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow (1983) by Thomas Troeger
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the companion text(s):

ELW #729. The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW #540. Go, Make Disciples
ELW #674. Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
ELW #513. Listen, God Is Calling
ELW #676. Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak
ELW #712. Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #579. Lord, You Give the Great Commission
ELW #763. My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #665. Rise, Shine, You People!
ELW #547. Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
ELW #576. We All Are One in Mission
Various Hymnals Freely, Freely (1972) by Carol Owens
Various Hymnals Go to the World! (1991) by Sylvia Dunstan
Various Hymnals “How Shall They Hear,” Who Have Not Heard (1984) by Timothy Dudley-Smith
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other (mostly contemporary) options based on both:

“Better Is One Day” By Matt Redman.
“Everlasting God” By Brenton Brown, Ken Riley.
“More Than Conquerors”
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

(Introduction and Conclusion from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002)

Empowering God, you gave the church the abiding presence of your Holy Spirit. Look upon your church today and hear our petitions.

A brief silence.

Send your Spirit upon the church and its leaders, O God, and fill us with hope and confidence in the victory of Christ over sin and death. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Send your Spirit upon the earth and its creatures, O God, and renew creation with your vibrant and sustaining life. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Send your Spirit upon our leaders and systems, O God, and instill in them a fervent desire for peace and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Send your Spirit upon those suffering in spirit, O God, and wrap them in your loving and caring embrace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Send your Spirit upon those suffering in body, O God, and grant them healing, hope, and wholeness. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Send your Spirit upon this assembly, O God, and send us out into the world to proclaim your love and grace to all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Send your Spirit upon all generations of the faithful, O God, and unite us all around your heavenly throne. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant that, gathered and directed by your Spirit, we may confess Christ as Lord and combine our diverse gifts with a singular passion to continue his mission in this world until we join in your eternal praise. Amen.

Fair Warning!!

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The pastors in my area who use the Narrative Lectionary typically do our own thing for the summer. This year we’ve chosen the theme “Unsung Heroes,” below you will find the readings we will be using. This does mean you may not find my blog all that useful during the summer. But I will resume using the regular NL texts come September!

6/16 Enoch – Gen 5:1-2,18-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,5-6
6/23 Melchizedek – Gen 14:17-20; Hebrews 7:11-19
6/30 Balaam’s Donkey – Numbers 22:1-6,21-35
7/7 Deborah and Jael – Judges 4:1-9,21-35
7/14 Shobi, Machir, and Barzillai – 2 Sam 16:15-19; 17:15-17,21b-22,27-29
7/21 Jehoshaphat – 2 Chronicles 20:5-23,29-30
7/28 King Lemuel’s Mother – Proverbs 31:1-9
8/4 Nahum – Nahum 1:1-15
8/11 The Woman Caught in Adultery – John 8:2-11
8/18 Barnabas – Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-31
8/25 Priscilla and Aquila – Acts 18:1-4,18-21,24-28
9/1 Titus – 2 Cor 7:1-7,13b-16; 8:16-24