If printing material, please credit "Copyright Carol Penner www.leadinginworship.com" (and say whether you modified it). Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, ga('Typepad.send', 'pageview'); Open our earsto hear your word. adapted fromThe Worship Sourcebook, 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources. 490) CHRISTIAN GROWTH. We invite you to be with us, Jesus, as we offer you our love, our devotion, these gifts. as we enter into this service of thanksgiving and praise. It is a delight to be together in the house of God! Shepherds Hear it First. %PDF-1.3 % especially those in the hospital:______________. [PAUSE], You have brought people into our lives,we pause to give thanksfor an experience of joy or peace with otherswe had this week. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne. But people do so at great peril. We come to God each week with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. Amen. and laid burdens on our backs. Lent 3: the coins can be in a small leather of cloth bag and we pray for all who need Gods presence in a special way. the heights of the mountains are his also. but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land. Sunday worship services in the CME (Christian Methodist Episcopal) | R: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. If publishing, please contact me for permission. God of great gifts,thank you for the courage of those who live with mental illness.Thank you for the patience of family and friends who support.Thank you for our health system and all who work to bring healing, bring peace.Give us wisdom and insight as a church,as a community, as a society,to be places that can bring healing, bring peace. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? 0000002633 00000 n It is a delight to be worshipping the Lord together! adapted from The Celebration Hymnal, Copyright 1997 by Word/Integrity, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. It is a delight to be worshipping the Lord together!It is right to give God thanks and praise.Lift up your hearts!We lift them up to the Lord!The Lord be with you!|And also with you!Let us pass the peace of Christ! that on the night before Jesus died, he ate with his friends. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. can initially be The CME Responsive Readings are published in The Hymnal of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. In the darkness before creation,you made all that lives and breathes.In the darkness of Marys womb,you formed Jesus, bringer of light.In the darkness of our world your spirit sustains us.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Under the cover of darkness,Magi followed the star to the Christ-child.We come from the East and we come from the West,following you on our different roads,following the same star to the same place.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.In the stillness of the dark,we pray for all who need Gods presence in a special waypeople who cannot find work,who cannot pay their bills,who have no place to live,people who are discouraged and hopeless,people who have become cynical and bitter.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.We live in this world in our bodies,we rejoice in life and breath,yet when sickness or pain cripples us,we lose our bearings, we feel lost and bewildered.We need your presence to keep us safe.Be with those who are sick, especially _______________.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Thank you for moments of inspiration,for moments of clear visionwhere we see who we are and who we are meant to be,where we see where we are, and where you want us to go.Give us courage to take the journey that you call us to,and give us strength on the road.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Your presence sustains us,help us to go from worship this morning,having seen your face,having done homage to your goodness,We are confident in the work you are doingin us and through us,for your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven. give us light and meaning in our times of suffering. James Version of the Bible. They can have life and even be fun for students. Group 2: Let's live God's way! You can download a PDF above to get an easily printed version. All: God, our creator and sustainer. Classic Wedding Readings: The First Letter of Saint John 4:7-12. A Psalm and A Prayer Contents Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalms 6 & 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 (excerpt a) Psalm 9 (excerpt b) Psalm 10 & 11 Psalm 12 & 13 Psalm 14 & 15 Psalm 16 (excerpt a) Psalm 16 (excerpt b) Our presence at this communion table is a sign.Here we remember the gift that is Jesus;the gift of his birth, his life and his death on the cross.At this table we celebrate Christs resurrection.We remember that we are waiting in hope to see Jesus again. when we join together as the people of God, in nature that gave us joy this week. In love he predestined us for adoption to himself as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace, with which he has blessed us in the Beloved. prayerful response to the reading of Scripture, incorporating the message of the Old Testament readings into the The world is filled with the glory of God, and we say,Thank you!The hills and valleys are filled with colour, and we say,Thank you!The vines and trees are filled with fruit, and we say,Thank you!Because we have food to put on the table, we say,Thank you!Because we have this community that loves us, we say,Thank you!We fill this house of God with our voices, saying,Thank you!May the words of our mouths and the meditations of our heartsbe acceptable to you, O God,as we enter into this service of thanksgiving and praise. Copyright 1996-2023 Unitarian Universalist Association.All Rights Reserved. and physical representations of the various symbols. Scripture Readings and Prayers for Worship Planners and Leaders. Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; your kingdom coming here in ____________[your city/region]. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Amen, Posted at 02:41 PM in Joy, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink We take the cup with thankful hearts.Why do we take the cup at this table?We drink because that same night Jesus also took a cup,and after giving thanks, passed it to his friends saying, "Drink this cup. The Baptist Standard Hymnal with Responsive Readings book. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Amen. We come from the East and we come from the West. We know that the world needs more light like this! | Free Will Baptist Hymn Book Selected Scripture Readings from the King James version of the Holy Bible. In many churches, a Share to Twitter. Comments (0). Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him. Unitarian Universalist Association [PAUSE], for an experience of joy or peace with others. Lord, you give us choices each and every day. There's an older rhythm calling us to rest. The beginning of Psalm 37 sounds very much like someone wise giving a list of advice of how to live for God. A Responsive Reading of Psalm 25: 1-9 To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. This is my body given for you. I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people, in the courts of the house of the Lord- 0000000755 00000 n It centers its theme on hope in God's faithfulness to forgive. 0000000932 00000 n If you're writing for the web, assume your content will be used on a variety of devices. This cross Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. As we pray for new wells of revival, we pray for new economic wells in. Privacy Policy. Let the peoples praise you, O God; Keep it short. The Worship Resource Blog is a collection of God centered, gospel focused, scripture saturated liturgical resources written in accessible language. What is the Lectionary? [PAUSE], We ask forgiveness for a time this weekwhere we have disturbed or destroyedthe peace of another person.We pray for someonewho is on our hearts,who we know is in need of joy. let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! and the sheep of his hand. Board ; National Baptist Convention, USA, c1985. M: Praise God in his sanctuary; C: We are the body of Christ. Now you're ready to begin planning readings, music, and liturgy and other spoken elements. Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. Posted at 01:51 AM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Hope, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink web pages These responsive readings are intended to be used as part of the He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, -Dennis Bratcher, Copyright Responsive Reading - Psalm 95:1-7 Psalm 95:1-7 Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord! Suggested theme: The sovereignty of God that worked through world events in order that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. All Gods children are invited to the Lords supper. The liturgy helps focus attention on both the have seen a great light in our Saviour Jesus Christ. We come to this table with thankful hearts.Why do we give thanks at this table?We give thanks because God has invited us here! He remembers his covenant forever, It is right to give God thanks and praise! But today we also remember a redemption that came to us through suffering. Responsive reading images/text for Psalm 130. Your ways, O LORD, make known to me; teach me your paths, Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my savior. 13 I will come to your temple with burnt offerings. | M: praise him in his mighty heavens. He welcomes us in death to an eternal resurrection. The Blue service typically has elements of quiet reflection, often accompanied by scripture, responsive readings, and liturgical elements. Below, we explore the concept of culturally responsive teaching, compare it against traditional teaching models, and offer a number of strategies that you can use to incorporate the approach into your own methods. })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); 0000000665 00000 n In his hand are the depths of the earth; Christ Jesus is the one who diedmore than that, who was raisedwho is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. adapted fromChrist-Centered Worshipby Bryan Chapell. as of April 2021, you can visit my new redesigned blog at First Reading First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a The LORD said to Abram: "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin! They are usually Scripture passages. Responsive Reading - Psalm 100:1-5. Draw near, ye weary, bowed, and broken hearted, Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, From every stormy wind [sense] that blows, Glory be to God on high, Glory to the Son, Glory to God on high, Let heaven and earth reply, God so loved the world, when in darkness 'twas. These Responsive Readings are often freely adapted and condensed from the Psalms using the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible. penitential aspect of Lent, as well as anticipation of the hope and [This hymnal is not yet complete - may be missing texts or tunes], American Baptist Publication Society, Chicago , 1911, Acquaint thyself quickly, O sinner, with God. In our lives this week,we turned away from your triumphal entry.The words in our heads and on our lips have been,Cant, Wont, Never, Impossible. This need not be printed or projected. Comments (0), Brothers and sisters! whenever I raised my hand. Share via email. The 0000001677 00000 n Comments (0). 552The Bread of Life 553The God Who Delivers 554The Good Shepherd 555The God Who Redeems adapted from The Celebration Hymnal, Copyright 1997 by Word/Integrity. I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. The following are the current and upcoming lectionary readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. you resurrect hope when we are mired in darkness. We will teach and learn, speak and listen, and grow strong every day of every month. -Psalm 95:1-7 (ESV) A psalm. order here is used for Year C. Lent 1: a small nail at Scripture Readings: Lamentations 3:19-26; Psalm 90; Benediction: (Unison) Today is all we have. should be a short cat-of-nine-tails type and can be placed at the foot of the cross or hung at the Pastor: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. PEOPLE: GREAT IS THE LORD, AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED. Many people feel tempted to skip over the Old Testament prophecies (literally, hundreds of them) of Jesus' birth. Amen. on December 15, 2008, There are no reviews yet. Thank you for places we see light.For every act of kindness, no matter how small.For hungry people being fed at the foodbanks in our city.For the many people who helped to provide affordable homes this weekthrough the work of Habitat for Humanity.For all who donate their time and money to help those less fortunate.We know that the world needs more light like this!And so we pray:Lord, we are longing for light! -The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-16 (ESV) Culturally Responsive Instruction. [3] At the library Green Library Today's hours: 9a - 12a Find it Stacks More options 5. Month-by-month Lectionary Reading List. Easter People Congregational Prayer (responsive), Darkness and Light: An Epiphany Responsive Prayer, Responsive Winter Solstice Prayer (for the northern hemisphere), Pay Attention Call to Worship -- Responsive, Thanksgiving Responsive Communion Service, Responsive call to worship for Thanksgiving, The Best First Day of the Week: A Zoom Easter Pageant, Blue Christmas Zoom Service in a Pandemic, Indigenous Land Acknowledgement - For Children. This is a familiar passage and sometimes it helps for us to view it from a different angle. Designate everyone into group 1 and group 2 (if you would like to change this to another way of dividing; by age, gender, physical position in church and so on, then make that clear in your directions). In a litany, the congregation responds to the reader with the same phrase, repeatedly.). (The carols are just an idea. give us repentant hearts, forgiving hearts, clean hearts. songs and items 546-604 are Responsive Readings. Comments (0). Responsive Readings. 24 Farnsworth Street | Boston, MA 02210 The following examples all involve the congregation in the proclamation of Scripture. It could be used for the Sunday after Thanksgiving or any other occasion to celebrate God's blessing. Liturgy of the Prophets. Let the peoples praise you, O God; Take, eat. Any system of readings from Scripture is called a "lectionary." Lectionaries come in two basic forms: a list or table of the Scripture citations to be read from the Bible, or a book in which each lesson is printed out in full for the purposes of public reading and proclamation in the worship assembly. 10 For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. through the work of Habitat for Humanity. foot of the cross. Glory in his holy name; For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Culturally responsive teaching is a research-based approach that "invites students to bring their expertise to the table" (Fleming, 2019) by identifying and harnessing the assets of students who have historically been underserved in schools. Share to Pinterest. Thanks be to God! People: Lord Jesus, with a crown of thorns we mocked the Kingdom you proclaimed. Posted at 03:38 PM in Church year: Palm Sunday, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink var TPApp = {}; Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. All content (c) The Author/engageworship.org - Content may be used in church and other worship situations, but must be credited to Assume your content will be viewed at small sizes. - Psalm 29:11. | trailer << /Size 25 /Info 7 0 R /Root 10 0 R /Prev 55514 /ID[<45b3255c24479e21f3e42785c9e47b28>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 10 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 6 0 R /Metadata 8 0 R /PageLabels 5 0 R >> endobj 23 0 obj << /S 45 /L 94 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 24 0 R >> stream Bible passages are not arranged by topic; Responsive Readings "I hope, Lord." - Psalm 130:5 Below are images with the responsive reading text for Psalm 130. and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. See Copyright and User passed it to his friends saying, "Drink this cup. Comments (0). Complete, fully searchable information about The Baptist Standard Hymnal: with responsive readings: a new book for all services, with page scans. Use simple images, charts, and tables. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Free Will Baptist Hymn Book Selected Scripture Readings from the King James version of the Holy Bible. should be moved to allow the crown of thorns to take that place on Lent sound of the hammering is powerful reminder of the reality of crucifixion. A helpful way to leverage the Scripture in corporate worship for good is in the form of responsive reading. . Category: Responsive Scripture Reading Responsive Affirmation of Faith: Psalm 90:1-2 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Liturgical and other resources are linked from the Resources page under the Pastoral/Leadership tab. We come to this table with thankful hearts. m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. James Bible (NKJV). [I asked the congregation to say "Thank you!" Download these printable versions of the daily and Sunday and festival Scripture reading list to use in church bulletins and newsletters. or if you are reading this now on a Saturday before you lead worship, please respond with Lord, we are longing for light!. Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), Depth of mercy, can there be, Mercy still reserved for me? Help us carry the heaviness of grief together. Bible passages. while ignoring our own apathy towards others. -John 1:1-5; 9-10; Colossians 3:16-17 (ESV) Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; Share to Facebook. TPApp.app_uri = "https://www.typepad.com/"; -from Ephesians 1:3-14; Romans 11:36 (ESV) Please note that two distinct lectionaries are provided on this page: the two-year Daily Lectionary and the three-year Revised Common Lectionary for Sundays and . I will sacrifice a thank offering to him and call on the name of the Lord. The liturgy is also designed to be used with a Lenten sanctuary cross and physical representations of the various symbols. Too often we pray only for ourselves and our own needs.In spite of ourselves,you walk a road straight to the heart of us.You heal us, help us, hold us.We gobble your comfort greedily and run away,never returning to say Thank you.Help us to be thankful for your presence in our lives. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. Send your Spirit upon us so that we knowthat all who eat and drink in this room and around the worldare one body, one holy people,giving thanks to you in an endless song of praise.Thanks be to you Lord Jesus Christ,who gave your life freely for our salvation. Why do we eat at this table?We eat at this table to remember that on the night before Jesus died, he ate with his friends. This responsive scripture reading could be used as a call to worship or opening scripture reading for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The psalms are rich in imagery, feeling, and symbolism. Responsive reading is the alternate reading of a text between the leader of a group and the rest of the group, [1] especially during worship or Bible study or during the reading of the Psalms at Bible reading time.