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Advent Wreath Lighting Litany

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Week 1 – Nov. 27, 2016:

Verse one of “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” (ELW #240)

We walk in darkness
And look for the coming light.

We are beset upon on all sides
And seek deliverance from evil.

We are cowed by political and societal pressure
And seek the strength to proclaim your reign.

God of Daniel, open our eyes to see your Kingdom breaking into our own. Strengthen our trust in your promises and help us to locate our hope in you. May the light of this candle be for us the light of the sunrise breaking into our dens of lions, our dens of fear and anxiety, our dens of darkness and death. And may we, who have see your light in the darkness, proclaim the hope we have in you to this weary world. Amen.

Week 2 – Dec. 4, 2016:

Verse two of “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” (ELW #240)

We walk in darkness
And look for the coming light.

We turn to the Lord with weeping and mourning
As we see our brokenness and the brokenness around us.

We look  to you for graciousness and abundant love, O Lord
Since we cannot find it in ourselves or in our world.

God of Joel, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and lead us to our true home, your Kingdom. Broaden our love and show us your presence even in surprising places. May the light of this candle show us your dreams and visions that we may boldly proclaim your mercy and love. Amen.

Week 3 – Dec. 11, 2016:

Verse three of “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” (ELW #240)

We walk in darkness
And look for the coming light.

We look for the year of our Lord’s favor when justice and peace will prevail
Knowing that too often we do not act as your anointed people.

We await the shoots of righteousness and praise to spring forth
Trusting that you turn our barrenness into abundance.

God of Isaiah, cover us in your righteousness and bless us to be blessings to others. Magnify our praise that we may display your glory and proclaim your good news. May the light of this candle illumine the dark places of our lives and show us how you bring restoration to ruins and wholeness to devastation. Amen.

Week 4 – Dec. 18, 2016:

Verse four of “Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah” (ELW #240)

We walk in darkness
And look for the coming light.

We await the glorious news of Emmanuel, God-with-us
The one who will turn the world upside down and God-side up.

We marvel at your graciousness, God Most High
Seeing your Holiness clothed in humanness.

God of Mary and Elizabeth, fill us with joy at the news of your coming in Jesus. Deepen our faith in your ability to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. May the light of this candle comfort us with the knowledge that your light banishes the darkness and that your light dwells with us and in us. Amen.

 

NL Worship Resources: November 27, 2016

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Advent 1 (NL Year 3)

Color: Blue
Closest RCL Sunday: N/A
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 23:1-5 | Sermon Text: Daniel 6:6-27 (Daniel’s Hope in God)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 25
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God of deliverance, You rescued Daniel from the mouths of the lions when he was punished for worshiping you. Liberate all who are endangered for the sake of their faith, and rescue us from anything that separates us from worshiping only you, for the sake of the one who made your name known to all people, across land and seas, Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship here.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #250 Blessed be the God of Israel
ELW #245 Creator of the Stars of Night
ELW #569 The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Has Ended
ELW #320 The Glory of these Forty Days
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #418 Rejoice in God’s Saints
ELW #825 You Servants of God
WOV #671 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks
Various Hymnals Dare to Be a Daniel
Various Hymnals He Is Able to Deliver Thee
Various Hymnals Who would true valor see
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #337 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
ELW #416 At the Name of Jesus
ELW #662 Christ is the King!
ELW #749 O God of Love, O King of Peace
ELW #502 The King of Love My Shepherd Is
ELW #260 The King Shall come
ELW #430 Rejoice, for Christ is King!
W&P #136 The King of Glory Comes
W&P #80 King of Kings and Lord of Lords
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Other options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“May the Lord” As performed by The Brilliance.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

In expectation of the coming of our Lord, who is Emmanuel, God-with-us; we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and each other.

A brief silence.

Living God, work signs and wonders through your church that the good news of your deliverance may be proclaimed to all the world. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

God of creatures great and small, heal broken ecosystems and protect the abundance and diversity of life on earth. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

God above, work in our leaders and provide them with wise and faithful counselors. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

God of deliverance, bring all who are trapped in despair or loneliness out of the darkness of their lion’s dens. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

God of abundance, heal all who suffer and restore people and relationships to wholeness. God of mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Enduring God, your eternal dominion is evident in the lives of all the saints, we thank you for their witness and example. 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.

Confession and Absolution & Call to Worship for Advent/Christmas

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Confession and Absolution

In the name of the Father,
and of the ☩ Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Lord God,
pour out your Holy Spirit upon us
and deliver us from all evil.
Open our eyes to see how we are broken
and do not live in healthy relationship with you
or with our neighbors.
Guide our confession through the Holy Spirit,
that we may return to you
through the redemption we have in Jesus, God-with-us.
Amen.

Returning to our gracious Lord,
let us confess our sins.

Silence for reflection and confession.

Merciful God,
we confess that we do not and cannot live
as you want us to live.
We confess that we regularly participate in wrongdoing
and do not live according to your justice.
We are often proud and self-righteous,
we oppress the lowly and marginalized,
we do not fill the hungry or bind up the brokenhearted,
we do not proclaim liberty to the captives,
and we do not bring good news to the oppressed.
Bring us out of the lion’s den of our sin
and clothe us with the garments of salvation,
won for us through Jesus Christ
our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Our God is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love;
and out of that love God sent Jesus Christ
to die for us that we may be restored to life.
Therefore, as Isaiah proclaimed,
as Mary and Elizabeth proclaimed,
as Simeon and Anna proclaimed,
so too, can we proclaim to one another now:
God redeems you and restores you,
God loves you and forgives you,
God sees you and claims you!
Amen.

 

Call to Worship

 

We worship the God of the prophets, of Isaiah, of Daniel, or Joel:
I will greatly rejoice in the Lord,
my whole being shall exult in my God.

We worship the God of the least and lowly:
My soul magnifies the Lord,
and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

We worship the God of the heavens and join with the heavenly host:
Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace, goodwill among people!

We worship Emmanuel, God-with-us:
My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.

NL Worship Resources: November 20, 2016

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Christ the King

Color: White
Closest RCL Sunday: Lent 5B
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 22:19-20 | Sermon Text: Jeremiah 36:1-8, 21-23, 27-28; 31:31-34 (God Promises a New Covenant)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 119:9-16
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God, whose fondness for humanity knows no limit,
Write your word upon our hearts, so that we need no scroll, no book, no script to know that you love us. Show us the power of your covenant, that you will be faithful to us, even when we fail to remain faithful to you. For the beauty of your word inscribed upon us, we pray, in the name of the one whose body and blood became your new covenant with us, Jesus Christ, our redeemer. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here. I updated these words of Confession and Absolution and the Call to Worship to reflect the readings in November here, I will be writing entirely new versions for Advent-Christmas.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #250 Blessed Be the God of Israel
ELW #711 O Day of Peace
ELW #605 Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #733 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #574 Here I Am, Lord
ELW #592 Just as I Am, Without One Plea
ELW #596 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
ELW #864/865 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
ELW #487 What Feast of Love
ELW #566 When Twilight Comes
LBW #488 Breathe on Me, Breath of God
LBW #506 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
DATH #91 Write Your Law upon Our Hearts
Various Hymnals Deep Within
Various Hymnals Grant to Us, O Lord
Various Hymnals Help Us, O Lord, to Learn
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #474 Bread of Life from Heaven
ELW #491 Come, Let Us Eat
ELW #472 Eat This Bread
ELW #494 For the Bread Which You Have Broken
ELW #483 Here is Bread
ELW #471 Let Us Break Bread Together
ELW #674 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
ELW #460 Now the Silence
ELW #484 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
LBW #209 Come, Risen Lord
LBW #226 Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord
LBW #211 Here, O My Lord, I See Thee
WOV #707 This Is My Body
Various Hymnals According to Thy Gracious Word
Various Hymnals Bread of the World
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Closer” By Amanda Cook.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts that your church may proclaim your forgiveness and love. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts that we might be wise stewards of your creation and work to bring healing and wholeness wherever there is brokenness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts that the nations may strive for justice and peace and all might know you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts that we might work for justice and freedom for all people. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts that we might bear your comfort and hope to all who suffer. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of the covenant, put your law and your word within our hearts as you put them in the hearts of all the saints before us that your message might resound throughout the ages. Lord in your 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: November 13, 2016

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Lectionary 33

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday: Trinity B
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 5:8-10 | Sermon Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 (God Calls Isaiah)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 29
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): King of heaven and earth,
As you cleansed Isaiah with a coal of fire to prepare him for proclaiming your word to the world, prepare us, so that we may know your bidding and carry out our callings with eagerness and urgency. Show the world greatness that cannot be contained any more than smoke or fire can be caught, in the name of the one who sacrificed everything to carry out your commands, Jesus Christ our sanctifier. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here. I updated these words of Confession and Absolution and the Call to Worship to reflect the readings in November here, I will be writing entirely new versions for Advent-Christmas.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #831 The God of Abraham Praise
ELW #574 Here I Am, Lord
ELW #414 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
ELW #413 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
ELW #473 Holy, Holy, Holy, My Heart
ELW #580 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
ELW #868 Isaiah in a Vision Did of Old
ELW #834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #529 Jesus, We Are Gathered
ELW #676 Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak
ELW #823 Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens Adore Him
ELW #873/874 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
ELW #809 Send Me, Lord
ELW #842 O Worship the King all glorious above
Various Hymnals Isaiah the Prophet Has Written of Old
Various Hymnals You Are God, We Praise You
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #520 Blessed Jesus, at Thy word
ELW #796 How Firm a Foundation
ELW #798 The Summons
ELW #817 You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Various Hymnals Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Various Hymnals Lord, When You Came
Various Hymnals Two Fishermen
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Holy is our King” By Rita Springer. As performed by Rick Pino.
“You are Holy” By Per Harling.
“You Are Holy (Prince Of Peace)” By Marc Imboden, Tammi Rhoton. As performed by Michael W. Smith.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

Lord God, you call your church to witness to your holiness. Sanctify us and send us into the world to proclaim your love and grace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the heavens and the earth, you provide more than enough for all of creation. Move our hearts to acts of stewardship and care. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Holy God, you are enthroned in glory above the highest heavens. Keep our leaders humble and provide them with your wisdom. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of hosts, you care for the least as much as the greatest. Bring hope to the oppressed, and justice to all people and nations. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Healing God, you are the source of comfort and peace. Provide your great care for all who are sick (especially,…). Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of all time, you have called many to be your servants and prophets. Turn our eyes to their example and work in and through us as you worked through them. Lord in your 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: November 6, 2016

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All Saints Sunday/Lectionary 32

Color: White/Green
Closest RCL Sunday: Epiphany 3B
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 18:3 | Sermon Text: Jonah 1:1-17; 3:1- 10 [4:1-11] (Jonah and God’s Mercy)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 62:5-12
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God of the seas, sky, and land,
When Jonah turned to run from you, you showed him that nothing and no one could hide from your presence. You are in all things, and you love all things. Show us the gift of your presence, and help us to carry your word of compassion and grace to all the world, in the name of the one who carried out your love flawlessly, Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here. I updated these words of Confession and Absolution and the Call to Worship to reflect the readings in November here, I will be writing entirely new versions for Advent-Christmas.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #779 Amazing Grace
ELW #605 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive
ELW #740 God of the Sparrow
ELW #864/865 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
ELW #871 Sing Praise to God, the Highest Good
ELW #587 There’s a Wideness to God’s Mercy
ELW #445 Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters
ELW #798 Will You Come and Follow Me
MSB1 #S490 I Called to the Lord
MSB1 #S489 Jonah Prayed
Various Hymnals Dear Shepherd of Thy People, Hear
Various Hymnals We Have an Anchor
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; MSB1=Music Sourcebook 1)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #717 Let Justice Flow like Streams
ELW #710 Let Streams of Living Justice Flow
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend Upon my Heart
DATH #89 It Won’t Be Long
WOV #783 Seek Ye First
Various Hymnals Pray, Without Ceasing
Various Hymnals When Our Confidence is Shaken
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“The One Who Saves” By Ben Fielding.
“You Are My All In All” By Dennis Jernigan.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

Grant courage to your church, O Lord, that we may boldly proclaim your justice, mercy, and peace to a world sorely in need of repentance and reconciliation. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Strengthen and heal the oceans, O Lord, that their beauty and bounty may be protected and their diversity of life be fortified. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Provide our leaders with your guidance, O Lord, that they might repent of selfishness and lead their nations into peace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Remind us of your great love for us, O Lord, that even those who run from you may come to know your compassion and wholeness. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Bring relief to all who suffer, O Lord, (especially,…) that all might know your healing power. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Send us prophets, O Lord, that through their witness and the witness of the saints we may continue in right paths through the work of your Holy Spirit.. Lord in your 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.

(Updated) Confession and Absolution & Call to Worship for November

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Confession and Absolution

In the name of the Father,
and of the ☩ Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

Faithful God of hope and compassion,
you work healing and wholeness into the world
and show your care to all people.
By the power of your Holy Spirit,
open our eyes and hearts to see
how we are unfaithful and lacking in mercy,
that we may confess our sin
and know that life is found only in you.
Amen.

Knowing the difference between good and evil,
let us confess our sins to God our Creator.

Silence for reflection and confession.

Faithful God,
we confess that we have not been faithful to you:
we regularly worship other gods,
we build idols out of symbols, ideologies, and ourselves,
we persist in our evil ways
and our words, thoughts, and deeds are unclean.
We confess that we do not obey your rule
and for this we rightly deserve to die.
And so we look to you for mercy and forgiveness,
knowing that we do not deserve it.
We ask that you remember your covenant
and forget our iniquity,
for the sake of your anointed,
Jesus Christ, who died that we might live.
Amen.

Just as God heard the lamentation of the widow
and the repentance of the Ninevites,
so too, God hears our confession.
And just as God acted in their lives,
so does God act in our lives;
bringing grace and mercy
through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Know that through the work of the Holy Spirit
God has redeemed you and forgives you all your sins.
Amen.

Call to Worship

God made the heavens and the earth,
and formed us from dust, breathing into us the breath of life.
O come, let us worship our Creator!

God rescued Israel from the house of slavery,
and showed redemption through the blood of the Lamb.
O come, let us worship the God of salvation!

God worked through the lives and words of the prophets,
and continues to work in our lives today.
O come, let us worship the God of providence!

God calls, gathers, and equips people of all stations and nations
and continues to work in and through us today.
O come, let us worship the God who calls us out into the world.

O come, let us worship!

NL Worship Resources: October 30, 2016

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Reformation Sunday/Lectionary 31

Color: Red/Green
Closest RCL Sunday: Proper 5C (10C)
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 4:24-26 | Sermon Text: 1 Kings 17:1-24 (God’s Care for
the Widow)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 146
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God of compassion,
By the power of God, Elijah provided bread and oil for the widow and her household. By faith in God, the widow provided food and water for Elijah. Give us hearts to love one another, so that in providing and in receiving, we too, might experience the unimaginable power of God, through the one who has provided life itself, your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #422 For All the Saints
ELW #737 He Comes to Us as One Unknown
ELW #796 How Firm a Foundation
ELW #587 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
LBW #538 Oh, Praise the Lord, My Soul
TNtG #8 Song of Two Widows
Various Hymnals Revive Thy Work, O Lord
Various Hymnals When the Hungry Who Have Nothing Share with Strangers
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; TNtG=Time Now to Gather)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #641 All Are Welcome
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Various Hymnals In Great Thanksgiving
Various Hymnals O Carpenter, Why Leave the Bench
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Days of Elijah” By Robin Mark.
“Glorious Unfolding” By Steven Curtis Chapman.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

Lord God, raise up leaders and prophets in your church; that your word of healing, life, and resurrection may be proclaimed to the ends of the earth. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of providence, sustain us through the bounty of the earth; that all who are hungry might be fed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of Israel, God of Sidon, God of all nations, bring peace and understanding to the world; that all recognize your presence even in surprising places. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Life-giving God, bring comfort to the grieving; that we may trust ever more in your power of resurrection. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

O Lord our God, be with all who suffer  (especially,…); that they may be restored to wholeness and life. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of the ages, speak to us through the lives of all who have gone before us; that we may see your activity in the world throughout the eons. Lord in your 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: October 23, 2016

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Lectionary 30

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday: Advent 4B or Proper 11B (16B)
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 1:30-33 | Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 7:1-17 (God’s Promise to David)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 89:20-37
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God of hope,
You promised to make David’s household great among the nations. Then you sent your son, Jesus, to transform this world so that all people are one in the great household of God. Show us how to live as your children, as sisters and brothers in your holy and blessed realm, in the name of your son, Jesus Christ, who will one day welcome us all home. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #265 The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
ELW #552 Blessed Be the God of Israel
ELW #569 The Day You Gave Us, Lord, Has Ended
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #878 Soli Deo Gloria
ELW #814 Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am
ELW #258 Unexpected and Mysterious
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #838 Beautiful Savior
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #434 Jesus Shall Reign
ELW #430 Rejoice, the Lord is King!
ELW #263 Savior of the Nations, Come
LBW #64 From East to West
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship)

Other options based on both:

“Ancient of Days” By Gary Sadler, Jamie Harvill.
“Come Let Us Worship” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
“Here is Our King” By David Crowder.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

Faithful God, raise up leaders in your church that your good news may be shared throughout the earth and throughout the ages. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

King of creation, bless animals and plants as they prepare for the coming winter; even as the blanket of winter comes, send your sustaining power as much of creation rests. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God most high, send your steadfast love to all the nations, and work in the hearts of our leaders that they might seek out your justice and peace. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Shepherding God, bring hope and wholeness to all the lost and despairing, and restore them to community and relationship. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of all, be with the sick  (especially,…); work healing and comfort into the lives of all who suffer. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Eternal God, remind us of your faithfulness and keep us in the hope of eternal life when we shall join with all the saints in praising you. Lord in your 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: October 16, 2016

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Lectionary 29

Color: Green
Closest RCL Sunday: Proper 28B (33B) or Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth
Readings: Gospel Text: Luke 1:46-55 | Sermon Text: 1 Samuel 1:9-11, 19-20; 2:1-10 (God Answers Hannah)
Psalm Suggestion: Psalm 113
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): God who answers prayer,
We are blessed and humbled that you hear us when we call to you in our time of deepest longing. Receive our gratitude for your listening ear. Amen.

You can find words of Confession and Absolution along with a Call to Worship that I wrote here.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #723 Canticle of the Turning
ELW #419 For All the Faithful Women
ELW #473 Holy, Holy, Holy (Santo, santo, santo)
ELW #413 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!
ELW #844 Praise to the Lord (Louez l’Eterne)
LBW #146 Rejoice, Angelic Choirs, Rejoice
WOV #720 In the Presence of Your People
WOV #724 Shalom, My friends
W&P #161 You Are the Rock of My Salvation
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #236 Magnificat
ELW #882 My Soul Does Magnify the Lord
ELW #573 My Soul Now Magnifies the Lord
ELW #234/235 My Soul Proclaims the Greatness of the Lord
ELW #251 My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness
LBW #17 How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need of God
WOV #634 Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
W&P #2 A Story for All People
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Other options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“Kings & Queens” By Chuck Butler, Joel Parisien, et al. As performed by Audio Adrenaline.
“You Have Shown Us” By Andy Park, Chris Tomlin, et al. As performed by CompassionArt.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

With the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, let us pray for the church, those in need, and all of God’s creation

A brief silence.

Holy One, bless the work of your church and guard the feet of our leaders (especially our Bishop(s)…); that we might proclaim that there is no one besides you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord of life, bless forests, deserts, and tundra with life and healing; that all might know your creative and sustaining power. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of knowledge, bless the leaders of the world with wisdom and insight; that peace and justice may prevail over selfishness and greed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Lord Most High, bless those who sit amongst the ashes; that they might be lifted up by your power to make all things whole . Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God our Rock, bless all who suffer (especially,…); that they might find strength, endurance, and healing in you. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Exalted One, bless the rest of all the saints; and bring us all, at the end, out of the Pit and into the great feast of your glory. Lord in your 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.