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NL Resources: June 5, 2016

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Lectionary 10

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Matthew 5:13 | Sermon Text: 2 Cor 4:1-15 (Treasure in Clay Jars)
Prayer of the Day: Glorious God of heavenly glory, fill our clay jars with your light. Grant us courage and wisdom, so that we might proclaim resurrection life to a world trapped by death and sin. Show forth the treasure of your love in and through us, gracious God. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #504/505 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #373 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #553 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #254 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
ELW #625 Come, We That love the Lord
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection!
ELW #478 Father, We Thank You
ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #880 O God beyond All Praising
ELW #526 God Is Here!
ELW #673 God, Whose Almighty Word
ELW #678 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #398 Holy Spirit, Truth Divine
ELW #834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #324 In the Cross of Christ I Glory
ELW #815 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
ELW #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #595 Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #754 Jesus, the Very Thought of You
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #759 My Faith Looks Up to Thee
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #534 Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
ELW #559 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #671 Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #511 Thy Strong Word Did Cleave the Darkness
ELW #667 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said
LBW #350 Even As We Live Each Day
LBW #291 Jesus Sinners Will Receive (ULICH)
LBW #422 O God, Empower Us
WOV #746 Day by Day
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #302 As with Gladness Men of Old
ELW #728 Blest Are They
ELW #540  Go, Make Disciples
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #572 Now It Is Evening
LBW #17 How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need of God
DATH #64 Brighter than the Sun
W&P #22  Bring Forth the Kingdom
WOV #753 You Are the Seed
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest; W&P=Worship & Praise; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“God Moves in a Mysterious Way” By Jeremy Riddle.
“Here I Am to Worship” By Tim Hughes.
“In the Secret” By Andy Park.
“Mighty to Save” By Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Let us pray for the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to their needs.

A brief silence.

Fill your church with your light and your love that we might proclaim Jesus Christ our risen Lord in word and in deed. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the air, water, and earth with your glory that we might be inspired by your creation and work to care for it. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the leaders of nations with your love and justice that they might pursue peace, equality, and morality. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the broken spaces of life with the hope that your life might be at work in them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Fill the lives of all who suffer with comfort and the knowledge of your presence with them that they might know your abundant life at work in them. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Fill the heavens and the earth with all of your glory and keep us in your word until that day when we join with all the saints in singing your glory in eternal light. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

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

NL Worship Resources: May 29, 2016

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Lectionary 9

Color: Green
Readings: Gospel Text: Matthew 18:21-22 | Sermon Text: 2 Cor 2:1-10 (Forgiveness)
Prayer of the Day: God of all forgiveness and love, work in our hearts that which is well-pleasing in your sight; namely, mercy and forgiveness. Turn our sorrow into joy at your abundant and life-giving presence. In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #331  As the Deer Runs to the River (JULION)
ELW #362 At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
ELW #648 Beloved, God’s Chosen
ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace
ELW #770 Give Me Jesus
ELW #582 Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling
ELW #660 Lift High the Cross
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #341 Now Behold the Lamb
ELW #711 O Day of Peace
ELW #407 O Living Breath of God
ELW #689 Praise and Thanksgiving
ELW #327 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
ELW #590 Salvation unto Us Has Come
ELW #635 We Walk by Faith (SHANTI)
LBW #164 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
LBW #68 He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising
LBW #287  O Perfect Love
ASG #17  Here and Now God
TFF #259 All the Way My Savior Leads Me
W&P #65 How Can I Be Free from Sin?
W&P #68  I Was Glad
WOV #675 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight (DUNLAP’S CREEK)
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; ASG=As Sunshine to a Garden; TFF=This Far by Faith; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #455 Crashing Waters at Creation
ELW #304 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
ELW #605 Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
ELW #696 Jesus Calls Us; o’er the Tumult
ELW #783 Praise and Thanks and Adoration
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
LBW #373 Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round
LBW #17  How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need of God
LBW #427  O Jesus Christ, May Grateful Hymns Be Rising
WOV #777 In the Morning When I Rise
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Forgiven” By John L. Cooper.
“No Chains On Me” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Moved by the Holy Spirit and trusting that God’s Word works wherever it is proclaimed; we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and our neighbors.

A brief silence.

We pray for the church universal; that the awesome news of God’s great mercy and forgiveness be proclaimed throughout the cosmos. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray for all of creation, for rivers and streams, for farms and fields; that the abundance of God might be joyfully shared and justly distributed. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray for the nations of the world, especially for those experiencing conflict; that mercy and justice may rule and God’s love guide us all. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

We pray for the distressed, for the anguished, and for the marginalized; that the needs of all might be met and arms of comfort and welcome be extended to those on the outskirts. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

We pray for all who know pain, grief, or suffering (especially,…); that God might work through us to offer healing and wholeness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We pray for all the saints who have gone before (especially Jiri Tranovsky whom we commemorate today, and…); that their witness might strengthen our own. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Trusting in the power of your Spirit, we commend all for whom we pray into your abundant and merciful care. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: May 22, 2016

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Holy Trinity

Color: White
Readings: Gospel Text: John 14:25-27 | Sermon Text: 2 Cor 1:1-11 (Consolation)
Prayer of the Day: God of all mercy and consolation, rescue us from the peril of death and grant us your peace. Work in and through us that our hope might be unshaken and our lives be testaments to your grace. We pray all this in the Triune name of God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #410 All Glory Be to God on High
ELW #412 Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
ELW #247 Come Now, O Prince of Peace
ELW #408 Come, Thou Almighty King
ELW #607 Come, Ye Disconsolate
ELW #401 Gracious Spirit, Hear Our Pleading
ELW #612 Healer of Our Every Ill
ELW #414 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
ELW #409 Kyrie! God, Father
ELW #786 O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW #407 O Living Breath of God
ELW #449 We Know That Christ Is Raised
LBW # 164 Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid
LBW #160 Filled with the Spirit’s Power
LBW #511 Renew Me, O Eternal Light
W&P #133 That Christ Be Known
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #404 Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #753 Dona nobis pacem
ELW #543 Go, My Children, with My Blessing
ELW #253 He Came Down
ELW #595 Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #517 Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
ELW #766 Lord of Our Life
ELW #763 My Life Flows On in Endless Song
ELW #534 Savior, Again to Your Dear Name
ELW #581 You Are Mine
WOV #700 I Received the Living God
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Other options based on both:

“Blessed Be Your Name” By Matt Redman, Beth Redman.
“Come Let Us Worship” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
“We Cry Out” By Brenton Brown, Jeremy Camp.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Moved by the Holy Spirit and trusting that God’s Word works wherever it is proclaimed; we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and our neighbors.

A brief silence.

Bless your church with wise and faithful leaders and keep us steadfast in your word and hope. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Bless all of creation with your abundant life. Work in plants and fields, lake and streams, and make us better stewards of the richness of your creation. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Bless the nations with a desire for peace and justice and work your mercy and consolation into our broken systems. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Bless those who are treated unfairly and forced to the margins of society with hope and trust in you. Bring us closer to the afflicted, that we might serve you in serving them. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Bless those who suffer with endurance and move us to reach outside of our comfort zones to the broken places of life with your healing and love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Bless the memories of the saints who have gone before us and strengthen our faith in you and your ability to rescue us from death. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Trusting in the power of your Spirit, we commend all for whom we pray into your abundant and merciful care. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: May 15, 2016

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Pentecost

Color: Red
Readings: Gospel Text: Mark 1:4-8 | Sermon Text: Acts 2:1-4 (Filled with the Spirit)
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPracher): Spirit of fire, your holy presence burns bright within this world. Spread your spirit throughout our communities, so that our hearts may burn with love and hope. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #373 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
ELW #304 Christ, When for Us You Were Baptized
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #412 Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
ELW #705 God of Grace and God of Glory
ELW #385 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing!
ELW #394 Hail Thee, Festival Day!
ELW #432 The Head That Once Was Crowned
ELW #574 Here I Am, Lord
ELW #575 In Christ Called to Baptize
ELW #403 Like the Murmur of the Dove’s Song
ELW #832 My Lord of Light
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #627 O Day Full of Grace
ELW #521 O Day of Rest and Gladness
ELW #748 O God in Heaven
ELW #322 Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #658 O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts
ELW #458 Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God
ELW #809 Send Me, Lord (Thuma mina)
ELW #671 Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
ELW #334 Tree of Life and Awesome Mystery
ELW #524 What Is This Place
LBW #162 Lord God, the Holy Ghost (DES PLAINES)
LBW #388 O Spirit of the Living God
LBW #387 Spirit of God, Unleashed on Earth
WOV #681 Come, O Holy Spirit, Come
WOV #686 Holy Spirit, Come to Us
WOV #682 Praise the Spirit in Creation
WOV #684 Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #516  Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast
ELW #456 Baptized in Water
ELW #455 Crashing Waters at Creation
ELW #512 Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil
ELW #241 O Lord, How Shall I Meet You
ELW #533 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
ELW #547 Sent Forth by God’s Blessing
LBW #236 When Seed Falls on Good Soil
W&P #121 Seed, Scattered and Sown
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” By Chris Tomlin, John Newton, et al.
“Take My Life” By Scott Underwood.
“Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is” By Chris Tomlin, Christy Nockels, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

Moved by the Holy Spirit and trusting that God’s Word works wherever it is proclaimed; we pray for the needs of the world, the church, and our neighbors.

A brief silence.

Spirit of God, fill your church. Set our hearts on fire for the Gospel, that we may proclaim the love and grace of God in new and powerful ways. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Spirit of God, fill your creation. Set the world ablaze with your love and healing, that we may see your work in the wind and water. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Spirit of God, fill the nations. Overcome the divisions of language, culture, and ethnicity, that we may work towards unity in your love and grace. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Spirit of God, fill the broken places of the world. Bring hope and wholeness to all who area alone or oppressed, that all the world may confess your power and peace. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Spirit of God, fill the suffering people of the world (especially…). Bring healing and wholeness to all who are suffering, that all the world may confess your power and mercy. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Spirit of God, fill us all and unite us with all the saints who have gone before us. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Trusting in the power of your Spirit, we commend all for whom we pray into your abundant and merciful care. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: May 8, 2016

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Easter 7

Color: White
Readings: Gospel Text: Mark 12:26-27a | Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51- 57 (Death Swallowed in Life)
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPracher): Lord of the resurrection, you died and were raised so that ultimately death would not prevail. Remind us daily that sin, and even death, have no power over us. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #629 Abide with Me
ELW #393 A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing!
ELW #337 Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed
ELW #634 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!
ELW #779 Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound
ELW #362 At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing
ELW #416 At the Name of Jesus
ELW #371 Christians, to the Paschal Victim
ELW #372 Christ is Arisen
ELW #370 Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
ELW #369 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today; Alleluia!
ELW #491 Come, Let Us Eat
ELW #363 Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
ELW #855 Crown Him with Many Crowns
ELW #174/175 Gospel Acclamation
ELW #347 Go to Dark Gethsemane
ELW #414 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
ELW #619 I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
ELW #365 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
ELW #434 Jesus Shall Reign
ELW #471 Let Us Break Bread Together
ELW #435 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
ELW #857 Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #322 Oh, Love How Deep
ELW #386/387 O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
ELW #823 Praise the Lord! O Heavens
ELW #430 Rejoice, for Christ is King!
ELW #346 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection!
ELW #366 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done
ELW #376 Thine Is the Glory
ELW #391 This Joyful Eastertide
ELW #824 This Is My Father’s World
ELW #870 We Praise You, O God
ELW #785 When Peace like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
ELW #368 With High Delight Let Us Unite
LBW #483 God Moves in a Mysterious Way
LBW #127 It Happened on That Fateful Night
LBW #208 Lord Jesus Christ, You Have Prepared
LBW #120 Of the Glorious Body Telling
W&P #23 Broken for Me
W&P #24 Broken in Love
WOV #671 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks
WOV #613 Celtic Alleluia
WOV #762 O Day of Peace
WOV #691 Sing with All the Saints in Glory
WOV #707 This Is My Body
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #810 O Jesus, I Have Promised
LBW #321 The Day Is Surely Drawing Near
W&P #132 Step by Step
(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Other options based on both:

“Amazing Love” By Graham Kendrick.
“Forever” By Chris Tomlin.
“It Is Well” By Adie Camp, Jeremy Camp.
More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession:

O God of love, we turn to you in prayer and supplication; may our prayers draw us into deeper relationship with you and out of ourselves towards our neighbors.

A brief silence.

God of the living, breathe your life into your church. Bless our bishops, pastors, and ministers with wisdom, eloquence, and grace that your good news be awesomely proclaimed. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God of the living, breathe your life into your creation. Bless growing crops with vibrant life that your abundance may be shared with all the world. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God of the living, breathe your life into human governments and leaders. Bless our president, governor, and other representatives with compassion and hearts for justice. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

God of the living, breathe your life into hopeless situations and hopeless people. Bless those who offer comfort and strength to all who are faint of heart. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

God of the living, breathe your life into the hurting and sick (especially…). Bless those who bring healing and hope to all who suffer. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of the living, breathe your life into our hope of resurrection. Bless the memory of those who have gone before us that your resurrection life unite us as one. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, the source of faith, hope, and love. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: May 1, 2016

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Easter 6

Color: White
Readings: Gospel Text: Mark 12:28-31 | Sermon Texts: 1 Cor. 13:1-13 (Faith, Hope, and Love)
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPracher): Loving Lord, you have showered your world with faith, hope, and love. Help us to be faithful to you, to offer hope to those in need, and to love all your children. Amen.

Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:

ELW #644 Although I Speak with Angel’s Tongue
ELW #664 A New Commandment
ELW #804 Come Down, O Love Divine
ELW #684 Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
ELW #532 Gather Us In
ELW #721 Goodness Is Stronger than Evil
ELW #585 Hear Us Now, Our God and Father
ELW #595 Jesus Loves Me!
ELW #697 Just a Closer Walk with Thee
ELW #471 Let Us Break Bread Together
ELW #512 Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #735 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
ELW #452 Now We Join in Celebration
ELW #610 O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come
ELW #533 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty
ELW #514 O Word of God Incarnate
ELW #689 Praise and Thanksgiving
ELW #865 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
ELW #671 Shine, Jesus, Shine
ELW #831 The God of Abraham Praise
ELW #642 Ubi Caritas
ELW #576 We All Are One in Mission
ELW #635 We Walk by Faith
ELW #359 Where Charity and Love Prevail
ELW #510 Word of God, Come Down on Earth
LBW #258 O Perfect Love
W&P #115 Out in the Wilderness
W&P #121 Seed, Scattered and Sown
WOV #662 Restore in Us, O God
WOV #749 When Love Is Found

(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; LBW=Lutheran Book of Worship; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook; WOV=With One Voice)

Suggested hymns based on the Gospel text:

ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
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 #708 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #730 Lord Our God, with Praise We Come (ROMEDAL)
ELW #750 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #776 What God Ordains Is Good Indeed
DATH #93 Around the Great Commandment
W&P #42 Glorify Thy Name

(ELW=Evangelical Lutheran Worship; DATH=Dancing at the Harvest; W&P=Worship & Praise Songbook)

Other options based on both:
“I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever” By Martin Smith
“In the Secret” By Andy Park.

More contemporary suggestions here.

Prayers of Intercession

O God of love, we turn to you in prayer and supplication; may our prayers draw us into deeper relationship with you and out of ourselves towards our neighbors.

A brief silence.

For the church, that your love may overcome our divisions and inspire us to greater proclamation and service. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

For all of creation, that your love lead us to love and care for all of your creatures and all of your creation. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

For our leaders and those who are running to be our leaders, that your love may prevail in their hearts, minds, speech, and actions. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

For all who are homeless, hungry, or hurting, that your love be at work in their lives and inspire us to reach out with compassion and tenderness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

For all who are suffering (especially,…), that your love bring about healing and hope. Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

For all the saints, that your love be made complete in them. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

We pray all of this in the name of Jesus Christ, the source of faith, hope, and love. Amen.

NL Worship Resources: March 20, 2016

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Palm Sunday
Color: Red
Festival: Yes
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 118:25-29 | Sermon Text: Mark 11:1-11 (Triumphal Entry)
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Hosanna! King of all, you reign over all. Reign in our lives, triumph over evil, and teach us to follow in your footsteps. Amen.
Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:
ELW #416 At the Name of Jesus (KING’S WESTON)
ELW #552 Blessed Be the God of Israel
ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #239 Hark, the Glad Sound!
ELW #189-193 Holy, Holy, Holy
ELW #333 Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land
ELW #616 Jesus, Remember Me (Taizé)
ELW #343 My Song Is Love Unknown
ELW #319 O Lord, throughout These Forty Days
ELW #346 Ride On, Ride On in Majesty!
ELW #741 Your Will Be Done (Mayenziwe)
DATH #59 Hosanna! Come and Deliver
LS #49 Filled with Excitement
WOV #631 Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates
W&P #54 He Has Made Me Glad
Suggested hymns based on the Psalm text:
ELW #730 Lord Our God, with Praise We Come (ROMEDAL)
ELW #438 My Lord, What a Morning
ELW #714 O God of Mercy, God of Light
ELW #542 O Living Bread from Heaven
ELW #396 Spirit of Gentleness
ELW #361 The Day of Resurrection! (ELLACOMBE)
ELW #479 We Come to the Hungry Feast
TFF #260 A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus
TFF #32 Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (Brown)
W&P #23 Broken for Me
W&P #24 Broken in Love
W&P #54 He Has Made Me Glad
W&P #70 I Will Call Upon the Lord
W&P #141 This Is the Day (Garrett)
Other options  based on both:
“Ancient Skies” By Michael Gungor, Michael Rossback. As performed by Gungor.
“Come Let Us Worship” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
“Open The Eyes of My Heart” By Paul Baloche. As performed by Sonic Flood.
“Step by Step” By David (Beaker) Strasser.
More contemporary suggestions here
Prayers of Intercession

O Lord, our rock and our redeemer, let the prayers we now offer, both in voice and in the silence of our hearts, be acceptable to you.

A brief silence.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless your church and its leaders with awe at your might and trust in your steadfast love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all of your creation with your loving-kindness and life-giving light. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless our leaders with humility and thankfulness for your goodness to the earth. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who are victims of violence or injustice with the certain knowledge of your faithfulness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who suffer in any regard with successful treatment or peace at the last (especially,…). Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Hosanna to the Lord!  We beseech you, O Lord, to bless all who are still on their earthly pilgrimage with trust in you and encouragement from the lives of those who now dwell in your house. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

 To you, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

NL Worship Resources: March 13, 2016

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Lent 5
Special Notes: N/A
Color: Purple
Festival: No

Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 102:12-17 | Sermon Text: Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 (End of the Age)

Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Son of Man, you encouraged your followers to obey only your voice, and promised that they would see your glorious presence. Show us your glory and teach us to obey. Amen.
Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:
ELW #638 Blessed Assurance
ELW #371 Christians, to the Paschal Victim
ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #429 In Our Day of Thanksgiving
ELW #335 Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
ELW #435 Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending
ELW #727 Lord Christ, When First You Came to Earth
ELW #512 Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil
ELW #631 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
ELW #438 My Lord, What a Morning
ELW #514 O Word of God Incarnate
ELW #310 Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
ELW #654 The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #506 The Word of God Is Source and Seed
Suggested hymns based on the Psalm text:
ELW #834 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
ELW #460 Now the Silence
ELW #632 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #751 O Lord, Hear My Prayer
ELW #864/865 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Other options  based on both:
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” By Chris Tomlin, John Newton, et al. As performed by Chris Tomlin.
“Awesome God” By Rich Mullins.
“Come Let Us Worship” By Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves.
“Come Now is the Time to Worship” By Brian Doerksen.
“Days of Elijah” By Robin Mark.
“Micah 6:8” By Charlie Hall.
“The Solid Rock” By Charlie Hall, Edward Mote, et al.
More contemporary suggestions here
Prayers of Intercession

O Lord, our rock and our redeemer, let the prayers we now offer, both in voice and in the silence of our hearts, be acceptable to you.

A brief silence.

Pour out your favor on your church, O Lord. Bless Bishops, Pastors, Diaconal Ministers, Sunday School Teachers, Councils, and all who work to proclaim the reign of your kingdom. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Build up the earth, O Lord. Bless Park Rangers, DNR Agents, Farmers, Environmental Scientists, Environmental Agencies, and all who are involved in the care of creation. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Show forth your glory, O Lord. Bless our President, Governor, and all other elected leaders that they may fear you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Rise up and have compassion on all in need, O Lord. Bless the destitute and lowly, and all who cry out in distress. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Incline your ear to the prayers of all who are in pain, O Lord. Bless the sick and suffering, those who mourn, and all who yearn for healing (especially,…). Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

You are enthroned for ever, O Lord. Bless all those who have gone before us in the journey of faith and life, may their witness give testimony to your enduring name. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

 To you, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

NL Worship Resources: March 6, 2016

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Lent 3
Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 89:1-4 | Sermon Text: Mark 12:28-44 (Great Commandment)
Prayer of the Day (WorkingPreacher): Lord of love, you have taught us that love is your greatest commandment. Teach us to love as unconditionally as you love us. Amen.
Suggested hymns based on the Sermon text:
ELW #303 Brightest and Best of the Stars
ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #679 For the Fruit of All Creation
ELW #612 Healer of Our Every Ill
ELW #708 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
ELW #750 Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart
ELW #430 Rejoice, for Christ is King!
ELW #800 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart
ELW #685 Take My Life, That I May Be (PATMOS)
ELW #583 Take My Life, That I May Be (TOMA MI VOLUNTAD)
ELW #686 We Give Thee but Thine Own
ELW #729 When the Poor Ones (Cuando el pobre)
W&P #42 Glorify Thy Name
Suggested hymns based on the Psalm text:
ELW #733 Great Is Thy Faithfulness
ELW #311 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
ELW #796 How Firm a Foundation
ELW #661 I Love to Tell the Story
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #460 Now the Silence
ELW #632 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
ELW #886 Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
ELW #822 Oh, Sing to the Lord (Cantad al Señor)
ELW #842 Oh, Worship the King
ELW #432 The Head That Once Was Crowned
Other options  based on both:
“Ancient Skies” By Michael Gungor, Michael Rossback. As performed by Gungor.
“Come Now is the Time to Worship” By Brian Doerksen.
“Love the Lord” By Lincoln Brewster.
More contemporary suggestions here
Prayers of Intercession

O Lord, our rock and our redeemer, let the prayers we now offer, both in voice and in the silence of our hearts, be acceptable to you.

A brief silence.

May your church sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever. May we proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

May all of your creation bear witness to your redemptive and sustaining power, O Lord, forever. May we be good stewards of all that you have made. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

May your peace and justice rule over all lands and governments, O Lord, forever. May we work for justice and peace among all nations and peoples. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

May all who know injustice or oppression feel the firmness of your faithfulness, O Lord, forever. May we proclaim your love and mercy to a world desperate to hear of it. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

May your presence be known to all who suffer, O Lord, forever. May we be agents of your healing and comfort to all in need (especially,…). Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

May your love be known throughout eternity, O Lord, forever. May we, one day, join with all the faithful departed in singing of your steadfast love and faithfulness. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

 To you, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.

NL Worship Resources: Feb. 28, 2016

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Lent 3

Readings: Psalm Text: Psalm 86:8-13 | Sermon Text: Mark 12:1-12 (Parable of the Tenants)

Suggested hymns based on the texts:
ELW #388 Be Not Afraid
ELW #371 Christians, to the Paschal Victim
ELW #645 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
ELW #693 Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
ELW #415 Father Most Holy
ELW #856 How Great Thou Art
ELW #676 Lord, Speak to Us, That We May Speak
ELW #839/840 Now Thank We All Our God
ELW #379 Now the Green Blade Rises
ELW #460 Now the Silence
ELW #423 Shall We Gather at the River
ELW #500 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
ELW #583 Take My Life, That I May Be
ELW #685 Take My Life, That I May Be (PATMOS)
ELW #654 The Church’s One Foundation
ELW #262 Wait for the Lord
Prayers of Intercession:

O Lord, our rock and our redeemer, let the prayers we now offer, both in voice and in the silence of our hearts, be acceptable to you.

A brief silence.

Unite the church with an undivided heart so that your name might be revered. Guide our Bishops (especially Presiding Bishop Eaton, and …) and grant them to know and trust in your steadfast love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Protect your works of creation, for none are like them. Strengthen us in our stewardship of all that you have made and grant healing where we have harmed the majesty of creation. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

You alone are God and you alone are worthy of our praise. Bring about your peace on earth until that time when all nations truly bow down before your glory. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Out of your great mercy and steadfast love, you have delivered us from Sheol. Inspire in us that same mercy and love that we might reach out to others who find themselves trapped in hells of addiction, anxiety, or injustice. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Your steadfast love for us is great and beyond compare. Help us to bear your love to all in pain, (especially…). Hear us, O God.Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We give thanks to you, O God, with our whole heart for our deliverance and for the deliverance of all who died in faith and now rest in you. We look for them time when we join with them in singing your glory. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

 To you, gracious God, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior.

Amen.