Call to Worship, Prayer: Life-Giving Trinity
Here’s a Trinitarian call to worship and opening prayer from The Minor Keys blog.Call to Worship and Opening Prayer:God, the Life-Giving TrinityThe words God speaks are the life and sustenance of all...
View ArticleCall to Worship: The Triune God
Here’s a Trinitarian call to worship from Rev. J. Lee Hill. It was posted on the Worship Ways page of the United Church of Christ.Trinitarian Call to WorshipLet us worship the Triune God.Let us worship...
View ArticleOpening Prayer: Psalm 138
Opening Prayer(based on Psalm 138)Faithful God,we come into Your presence with thanksgiving,deeply grateful for the unfailing love and faithfulnessYou have shown toward us, Your people.When we call out...
View ArticlePrayer of Intercession: Mark 3:23-35
Here’s a prayer of intercession inspired by Jesus’ words in Mark 3:23-35. It was written by Rev. Andrea Price.Prayers of the People(inspired by Mark 3:23-35)Heavenly Father, you call us to be your...
View ArticleOpening Prayer: Psalm 130
Here’s an opening prayer based on Psalm 130 from Rev. Nancy J.Opening Prayer(based on Psalm 130)Holy God, Creator of Life,you call us out of our dark places, offering us the grace of new life.When we...
View ArticleFaith in the Ordinary
It takes little faith to see the sacred in the extraordinary.To have faith the sacred is in the ordinary, though, takes courage to believe the mundane can be enough; that grace can emerge even...
View ArticlePrayer of Confession: Mark 4: 26-34
Here’s a thoughtful prayer of confession based on Mark 4 (or Matthew 13:31-32) It was written by Moira Laidlaw.Prayer of Confession(inspired by Mark 4:26-34, Matthew 13:31-32)Lord Jesus Christ, we...
View ArticleOffering Prayer: Mark 4: 26-34
Here’s a prayer of dedication based on Mark 4:26-34. It was written by Katherine Hawker.Prayer of Dedication(inspired by Mark 4:26-34)May the offerings brought this day be used as seeds, planted...
View ArticlePrayer: Our Small Difference
Here’s a thoughtful prayer from John van de Laar.Our Small DifferenceWe may not be able to confront queens,or challenge presidents;We may not have the capacity to divert resources,or uplift...
View ArticleOpening Prayer: Mark 4: 35-41
Here’s an opening prayer inspired by Mark 4:35-41, the account of how Jesus calmed the storm. It comes from the Long Green Valley Church of the Brethren.Opening Prayer(inspired by Mark 4:35-41)Mighty...
View ArticlePrayer of Approach: Mark 4: 35-41
Here’s a prayer of approach and confession inspired by Mark 4:35-41 (the account of when Jesus calmed the storm). It was written by the Very Rev. John Christie.Prayer of Approach and...
View ArticleReflection on the texts: Proper 7 B
Here’s a thoughtful reflection on two of the scripture texts for Proper 7 B (June 24, 2012): the accounts of David facing Goliath, and Jesus calming the storm. It was written by Katherine...
View ArticleContemporary Call to Worship: Proper 7 B
Here’s a contemporary call to worship inspired by the scripture readings for Proper 7 B (Mark 4:35-41; 1 Samuel 17:32-49, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13). It was written by Katherine Hawker.Contemporary Call to...
View ArticleFather's Day Prayer
Here is a prayer of thanksgiving for Father’s Day. It was written by Rev. Dr. Libby Grammer of Martinsville, Virginia.Prayer for Father’s Day We give thanks today…For fathers who showed up, played and...
View ArticlePrayer Reflection: Through Light and Shadow
Here’s a thoughtful prayer reflection from Sally’s Eternal Echoes website.Through Light and Shadowthrough light and shadowI am led, I follow,through the ins and outsthe ups and downs of these days,when...
View ArticleCall to Worship: Isaiah 43: 2
Here’s a call to worship inspired by Isaiah 43:2. It was written by Rev. Mindi and posted on her Rev-o-lution blog.Call to Worship(Inspired by Isaiah 43:2)When we pass through the waters,God is there...
View ArticleCall to Worship: Psalm 23
Here’s a call to worship litany inspired by Psalm 23. It was written by Joanna Harader, and posted on Spacious Faith. Call to Worship(inspired by Psalm 23)In the darkest valley,at the banquet table;in...
View ArticlePastoral Prayer: Loving Shepherd
Here’s a pastoral prayer for Good Shepherd Sunday, or any other time when passages like Psalm 23 and John 10 are being used. It was written by Rev. Karla, and posted on RevGalBlogPals.Pastoral...
View ArticlePrayer: Enough for All
Here’s a prayer for the offering inspired by the story of the loaves and fishes in Matthew14:15-21 (or Mark 6:35-44, Luke 9:12-17, John 6:1-15). It comes from the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa, New...
View ArticleOffering Prayer: Matthew 14:13-21
This offering prayer was inspired by Matthew 14:13-21, the account of how Jesus uses five small loaves and two fish to feed a vast crowd of hungry people. Offering Prayer(inspired by Matthew...
View ArticlePrayers of the People: Open Your Hand
Here’s a prayer of intercession which draws on Psalm 145 and Matthew 14:13-21 (the feeding of the 5000). Feel free to revise it to suit your context.Prayer of Intercession(based on Matthew 14:13-21...
View ArticleLitany: Psalm 51 and Psalm 103
Here’s a responsive litany of confession and assurance, contrasting verses from Psalm 51 with verses from Psalm 103. The congregation (or a second reader) is invited to read Psalm 51 (in bold print);...
View ArticleOpening Prayer: Feed Us, Lord
Opening Prayer(based on Psalm 145:15-16, Isaiah 55:1-3, John 6:35)Lord,the eyes of all look to You in hope;and You give them what they need.You open Your hand and satisfy the hunger and thirst of every...
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Litany
Closing Litany(based on Ephesians 2, 4 and I Peter 2)One: People of God, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle;...
View ArticlePrayer for Others: God's Provision
Here’s a prayer of thanksgiving and intercession inspired by the ways in which God cared for the Israelites while in the wilderness.Prayer for OthersGod,like the Israelites in the wilderness,we too...
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