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NL Worship Resources: March 26, 2017

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Lent 4 (NL Year 3)

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 21C(26C)
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 41:1-3 | Sermon Text: Luke 16:19-31 (Rich Man and Lazarus)
OT Suggestion: Amos 6:1a, 4-7
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Divine Word, you sent Moses to speak law to the people and bring order to chaos. You sent prophets to speak repentance and bring hope to the hopeless. You sent your son, Jesus, to become your living Word. Open our ears to hear your word, and our hearts to reflect the light of your truth to others, for the sake of the Incarnate Word, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #461 All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
ELW #480 O Bread of Life from Heaven
ELW #684 Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #713 O God of Every Nation
ELW #705 God of Grace and God of Glory
ELW #852 Golden Breaks the Dawn
ELW #775 Jesus, Priceless Treasure
ELW #768 Lead Me, Guide Me
ELW #750 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
ELW #712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #787 On Eagle’s Wings
ELW #655 Son of God, Eternal Savior
ELW #725 When the Poor Ones
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
ELW #690 We Raise Our Hands to You, O Lord
LBW #483 God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #547 Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!
Various Hymnals Jesus, All My Gladness
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
ELW #770 Give Me Jesus
ELW #742 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
LBW #431 Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing God” by Brenton Brown
“Everything” by Martin Smith, Stuart Garrard
“Happy Day” by Ben Cantelon, Tim Hughes
“How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” by Stuart Townend
“It Is You” by Darlene Zschech
“Lord Reign In Me” by Brenton Brown
“There Is A Redeemer” by Melody Green
More contemporary suggestions 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.

God, we give you thanks for the church. Help us to proclaim your call for righteousness and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God, we give you thanks for your good creation. Move us to be better stewards of the earth and care for it in ways that lead to renewal and healing. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God, we give you thanks for systems of government. Grant wisdom and compassion to our leaders that all the world may know peace and equality. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God, we give you thanks for the many ways in which you have blessed us. Open our eyes to see how we may use what you have given us to bless others. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God, we give you thanks for your healing work. Bless doctors, nurses, EMTs, and all who care for the injured or sick. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God, we give you thanks for all the saints who have gone before us. Keep us strong in the faith as you kept them. 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.

NL Worship Resources: March 19, 2017

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Lent 3 (NL Year 3)

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Lent 4C
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 119:167- 176 | Sermon Text: Luke 15:1-32 (Lost Sheep, Coin, Son)
OT Suggestion: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Rejoicing Father, you celebrate when one of your lost children is found because no one is worthless to you. We stand humbled and in awe that you would count us among your most prized possessions. Give us eyes to see the priceless value of every living soul, for the sake of the one who became human for the sake of our souls, Jesus Christ our seeker. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #816 Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life
ELW #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
ELW #679 For the Fruit of All Creation
ELW #358 Great God, Your Love Has Called Us
ELW #740 God of the Sparrow
ELW #664 Heaven Is Singing for Joy
ELW #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #650 In Christ There Is No East or West
ELW #592 Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #502 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
ELW #599 Lord Jesus, Think on Me
ELW #765 Lord of All Hopefulness
ELW #778 The Lord’s My Shepherd
ELW #460 Now the Silence
ELW #772 Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
ELW #606 Our Father, We Have Wandered
ELW #789 Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #608 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #587/588 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
LBW #304 Today Your Mercy Calls Us
Various Hymnals Jesus Sinners Does Receive
Various Hymnals I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
Various Hymnals Welcome! Wanderer, Welcome!
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #772 Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
ELW #789 Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” By Chris Tomlin, John Newton, et al.
“Come Home Running” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

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

My brothers and sisters: reconciled to God by the mercy of Christ, we pray with confidence for the needs of the church and the world.

A brief silence.

God of prodigal love, bless your church and its leaders. Bring about unity and reconciliation among your people that all may see your love in the witness of your disciples. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of prodigal love, bless all creatures great and small. Provide your abundant life to all the places of the world that we have harmed and move us to be better stewards of all that you have created. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of prodigal love, bless our President, Congress, Supreme Court, Governor, State Legislators, and all who provide leadership at any level of government. Grant wisdom and compassion that the broken systems of the world be redeemed and recreated to conform with your peace and justice. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of prodigal love, bless families of all sorts. Work healing and reconciliation where relationships are broken and strengthen relationships where they are strong. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of prodigal love, bless all who suffer in mind, body, or spirit (especially,…). Sustain them with the knowledge of your loving presence. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of prodigal love, you have welcomed home many who have gone before us. Strengthen us through their witness and deepen our trust in your ultimate welcome home. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Through Christ you make us a new creation, O God, for with him we pass from sin to the new life of grace. Accept our prayers in the warm embrace of your compassion, and welcome all people to the festive banquet of your table, where we may rejoice in your love
and celebrate the inheritance you have given to us. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: March 12, 2017

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Lent 2 (NL Year 3)

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Lent 2C
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 122 | Sermon Text: Luke 13:1-9, 31- 35 (Lament over Jerusalem)
OT Suggestion: Jeremiah 1:4-10
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Holy One of mighty power, your word is powerfully dangerous. Your word casts out demons. Your word heals incurable diseases. Your word devours empires. Your word transforms the fabric of the universe. Help us to stand in awe and fear of what your word is capable of doing. Give us courage to speak your word and wisdom to hear it, for the sake of the one whose very whisper can demolish sin, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #340 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth
ELW #724 All who love and serve your city
ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #468 Around You, O Lord Jesus
ELW #469 By Your Hand You Feed Your People
ELW #722 O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate
ELW #618 Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer
ELW #592 Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #660 Lift High the Cross
ELW #727 Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth
ELW #735 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
ELW #858/859 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
ELW #587/588 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
ELW #613 Thy Holy Wings
ELW #791 We Sing to You, O God
ELW #566 When Twilight Comes
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
LBW #493 Hope of the World
LBW #427 O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns Be Rising
Various Hymnals Depth of mercy! can there be
Various Hymnals O for an heart to love my God
Various Hymnals Shelter Me, O God
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #641 All Are Welcome
ELW #711 O Day of Peace
ELW #753 Dona nobis pacem
ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #749 O God of Love, O King of Peace
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #628 Jerusalem, My Happy Home
LBW #347 Jerusalem the Golden
LBW #337 Oh, What Their Joy
LBW #445 Unto the Hills
WOV #656 By the Babylonian Rivers
Various Hymnals Dear Shepherd of Your People, Hear
Various Hymnals Psalm 122: Let Us Go Rejoicing
Various Hymnals Unto Thy Temple, Lord, We Come

Other options based on both:

“Awesome God” By Rich Mullins.
“Jesus, Friend Of Sinners” By Mark Hall, Matthew West.
“Lord Have Mercy” By Steve Merkel.
“Love Has Come” By Brown Bannister, Mark Schultz, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

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

God of the covenant, you call us to be fruitful servants within creation, and to offer our lives as the foundation of your realm. We lay before you the desires of our hearts, that we may be transformed by their fulfillment.

A brief silence.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that your church may proclaim your love, peace, and justice with courage, trusting that whatever the result, our lives are in your hands. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that we may speak out against the misuse of your creation and the unjust ways in which those resources are shared and utilized. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that we may hold our leaders accountable to the vision you have given us in Christ, a vision of peace, justice, and unity. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that we may honestly and authentically repent of our brokenness and trust in your mercy. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that we may work for healing and wholeness in the world and call for systems of care that benefit even the least and poorest amongst us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Grant us boldness, O Lord; that we live our lives as the saints and martyrs before us, without fear of death or concern for well-being, but rather focused on the proclamation of the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Grant, O God, that the prayers we offer may be your channel for new and abundant life not only hoped for, but worked for, through faithful word and deed. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: March 5, 2017

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Lent 1 (NL Year 3)

Color: Purple
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 10C (15C)
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 15 | Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-42 (The Good Samaritan)
OT Suggestion: Deuteronomy 30:9-14
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Compassionate God, how easily you love those who look unlovable to us! How readily you welcome undesirables into your home! How slow we are to follow your example. Turn our hearts toward all who are considered outcast, shunned, and unclean so that we may love our neighbor without pity or apathy, for the sake of the one who became flesh to cleanse the world of sin and death forever, Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #729 The Church of Christ, in Every Age
ELW #520 Dearest Jesus, at Your Word
ELW #402 Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ
ELW #679 For the Fruit of All Creation
ELW #714 O God of Mercy, God of Light
ELW #708 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #599 Lord Jesus, Think on Me
ELW #295 Of the Father’s Love Begotten
ELW #789 Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #742 What a Friend We Have in Jesus
ELW #725 When the Poor Ones
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
LBW #435 O God, Whose Will Is Life and Good
LBW #502 Thee Will I Love, My Strength
WOV #783 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God
Various Hymnals The Good Samaritan
Various Hymnals Help Somebody Today
Various Hymnals They Asked, “Who’s My Neighbor?”
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

Various Hymnals Blest are the Pure in Heart
Various Hymnals Who, O Lord, When Life is O’er
Various Hymnals Who Shall Inhabit in Thy Hill?

Other options based on both:

“Compassion Hymn” By Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, et al.
“Love the Lord” By Lincoln Brewster.
“Unashamed” By Doug McKelvey, Jon Neufeld, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

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

Faithful God of love, you blessed us with your servant Son so that we might know how to serve your people with justice and with mercy. We gather the needs of ourselves and others, and offer them to you in faith and love, seeking to be strengthened to meet them.

A brief silence.

God of love, open the eyes and hearts of your church; that we may see our neighbors around us and serve their needs. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of the cosmos, sustain your creation and bless its winter rest; may we work towards the renewal of lands and seas. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of justice, provide wisdom to all leaders of the world; that those overlooked and avoided may experience healing and care. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the lost, extend the knowledge of your grace to all people; that the peace you provide may settle into the hearts and minds of all. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the suffering, be with all in pain (especially,…); strengthen us to be good neighbors to all in need of healing and comfort. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of Mary and Martha, you have provided us with examples of service and hospitality as well as examples of quiet and listening; draw us to your feet that we may experience the better part that can never be taken from us. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shape us and transform us by your grace, that we may grow in wisdom and in confidence,
never faltering until we have done all that you desire to bring your realm of shalom to fulfillment. Amen.

Lent 2017

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So, we are using Lent as an opportunity to focus on the Small Catechism as a part of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. To that end we are using “With Awe and Love: A Midweek Service Based on Luther’s Small Catechism” from Sundays and Seasons for our Lenten midweek services. I will be handing out to my parish the Lenten Devotional “Free Indeed” from Augsburg Fortress which is also on the Small Catechism. And lastly, our communion liturgy takes it’s cue from Luther’s German Mass using setting three of This Far By Faith.

Given that Lent is traditionally a time of catechesis, I would encourage you to consider using a Thanksgiving for Baptism in your worship during Lent. Perhaps design something using Luther’s explanation regarding the Sacrament of Holy Baptism and his 1526 Baptismal Rite. I have written one such below:

The assembly stands and makes the sign of the holy cross saying:
God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit watch over us. Amen.

The Word of God, which is in and with the water of baptism,
brings about forgiveness of sins, redeems us from death and the devil,
and gives eternal salvation to all who believe in the words and promises of God.
Let us, therefore, give thanks to God for this grace-filled water of life.

Water may be poured into the font as the presiding minister gives thanks.

We give you thanks, O God, for the roaring seas and the mighty waters;
the rivers clap their hands, and the hills ring out with joy before you.
We give you thanks for oceans and lakes, rivers and streams;
for cloud and rain, for dew and snow, for aquifers and watersheds.
We give you thanks for all the waters, above and below, that sustain creation;
but most of all we give you thanks for the waters of resurrection.
In the waters of baptism the sinner in us is drowned,
along with all sorrows and evil desires.
In those same waters, through the work of the Holy Spirit,
we are brought forth to new life with you, O God,
an eternal life of righteousness and purity.
If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation:
everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!
We pray that through your groundless mercy you would claim us as your children,
and bless us with true faith in the Spirit,
that we may serve you at all times, fervent in spirit, and joyful in hope.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, to whom we have been joined forever. Amen.

Look, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it.
I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.
I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent,
that my love may go out to my neighbor.
I do not have a strong and firm faith.
At times I doubt and am unable to trust you completely.
O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you.

I have insured all my treasure in your name.
I am poor; you are rich and you did come to be merciful to the poor.
I am a sinner; you are upright.
With me there is an abundance of sin; with you a fullness of righteousness.
Therefore I will remain with you, from whom I can receive but to whom I may not give. Amen.

 

NL Worship Resources: February 26, 2016 (pared down)

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Transfiguration
Color: White
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 36:5-10 | Sermon Text: Luke 9:28-45 (Transfiguration)
Prayer of the Day: Dazzling Lord, In blinding light you showed your disciples a hint of your power and purpose. Reveal yourself to us today. Show us what you desire of us and how to broadcast your love to the world, for the sake of the one who keeps company with the prophets Moses and Elijah, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 
 
Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #515 Break Now the Bread of Life
ELW #610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
ELW #315 How Good, Lord, to Be Here!
ELW #317 Jesus on the Mountain Peak
ELW #316 Oh, Wondrous Image, Vision Fair
ELW #843 Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
ELW #667 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
ELW #677 This Little Light of Mine
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Various Hymnals Open the Eyes of My Heart
Various Hymnals Transform Us
Various Hymnals We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #565 All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night
ELW #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
ELW #733 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #632 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #864/865 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
ELW #858/859 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
ELW #587/588 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
LBW #164 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
LBW #324 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
LBW #199 Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior
LBW #502 Thee Will I Love, My Strength

Other options based on both:

“In the Secret” By Andy Park.
“Open The Eyes of My Heart” By Paul Baloche. As performed by Sonic Flood.
More contemporary suggestions here.

NL Worship Resources: February 5, 2016

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Epiphany 5 (NL Year 3)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): Proper 5c (10C)
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 119:105- 107 | Sermon Text: Luke 7:1-17 (Raising the
Widow’s Son)
OT Suggestion: 1 Kings 17:17-24
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Healing Lord, by your goodness you healed many who were ill, even raising the dead to life. Restore us to new life, healing our hearts, minds, and spirits, so that we may proclaim praise and gratitude for your compassion to all who will hear. In the name of the one who is himself new life, Jesus Christ our savior. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
ELW #612 Healer of Our Every Ill
ELW #860 I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me
ELW #769 If You But Trust in God to Guide You
ELW #592 Just As I Am, without One Plea
ELW #712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #583 Take My Life, That I May Be
ELW #685 Take My Life, That I May Be
ELW #719 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
LBW #431 Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
Various Hymnals O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life
Various Hymnals My Spirit Longs for Thee
Various Hymnals We Cannot Measure How You Heal
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #474 Bread of Life from Heaven
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #507 O God of Light
ELW #509 God’s Word Is Our Great Heritage
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #517 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
ELW #767 Lord, Take My Hand and Lead Me
ELW #772 Oh, that the Lord Would Guide My Ways
ELW #514 O Word of God Incarnate
LBW #521 Let Us with a Gladsome Mind
LBW #324 O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Awesome God” By Rich Mullins.
“God of Wonders” By Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

We pray in the light of our Lord, Jesus Christ; for the needs of the earth and all people.

A brief silence.

We pray for the leaders of our church: for bishops, pastors, teachers, lay leaders and councils; may the faithful be encouraged that the good news be boldly proclaimed. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for creation: for birds and beasts, streams and seas, tundras and deserts; may all that lives find its deepest source in the Creator of all. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the nations: for countries at war and at peace; for peoples that seems similar and those that seem so different; may we recognize each other as bearing the image of God. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who do not know the good news: for non-Christians and atheists, for those who feel alone and unloved, for those battling oppression and affliction; may they come to know the peace and comfort found in Jesus Christ. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who suffer in any way (especially,…) and for those who minister to them: for doctors and nurses, therapists and counselors; may they experience the love of our compassionate God. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for the saints who have gone before us: for pastors and Sunday school teachers, for theologians and healers; may we continue to follow their faithful examples. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: January 29, 2016

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Epiphany 4 (NL Year 3)

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday(s): N/A
Readings: Psalm: Psalm 92 | Sermon Text: Luke 6:1-16 (Healing on the
Sabbath)
OT Suggestion: Exodus 16:9-12; 22-30
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Lord of the Sabbath, Your followers were told not to work on the Sabbath, and yet they boldly plucked grain to show that you are Lord of all. The world tells us not to rest on the Sabbath. Show us how to rest boldly, rejecting conventions that go against your will, and instead praying and resting as you did up on the mountain, for the glory of your word and work, Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #883 All People That on Earth Do Dwell
ELW #465 As the Grains of Wheat
ELW #729 The Church of Christ in Every Age
ELW #625 Come, We That love the Lord (We’re Marching to Zion)
ELW #521 O Day of Rest and Gladness
ELW #413 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
ELW #335 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #596/597 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
ELW #437 On Jordan’s Stormy Bank I Stand
ELW #423 Shall We Gather at the River
ELW #608 Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
ELW #655 Son of God, Eternal Savior
ELW #824 This Is My Father’s World
ELW #774 What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine
ELW #853 When Morning Gilds the Skies
LBW #506 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
WOV #746 Day by Day
LS #73 Come! Come! Everybody Worship
Various Hymnals Alone with God
Various Hymnals Lord of the Dance
Various Hymnals Praise with Joy the World’s Creator
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; LS=LifeSongs)

Suggested hymns based on the Psalm:

ELW #629 Abide with Me
ELW #557 Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun
ELW #781 Children of the Heavenly Father
ELW #807 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
ELW #856 How Great Thou Art
ELW #765 Lord of All Hopefulness
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #623 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #821 Shout to the Lord
ELW #850/851 When in Our Music God Is Glorified
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“We Will Glorify” By Twila Paris. As performed by Twila Paris, Insyders.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

We pray in the light of our Lord, Jesus Christ; for the needs of the earth and all people.

A brief silence.

You, O Lord, have given us the gift of Sabbath; may your church protect and proclaim this day of rest, renewal, and relationship. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

You, O Lord, have given us plants and animals, fields and forests; may we be good stewards of creation and work towards its replenishment. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

You, O Lord, have given us leaders; may we hold them accountable to the justice, mercy, and peace that you call all nations and peoples to work towards. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

You, O Lord, have given us communities; may we work to strengthen and expand them that your vision of inclusion and unity may be realized. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

You, O Lord, have given us medicines and science, doctors and researchers; may your healing and comfort be brought to all who suffer (especially,…). God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

You, O Lord, have given us spiritual fore-bearers; may we look to their faithful examples for strength and the knowledge of your grace and loving loyalty. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.