Cracked Cisterns
Worship
Lectionary Worship Aids
Series V, Cycle C
Call To Worship
Now what good is a cracked cistern? More than worthless, it endangers the lives of those who depend upon it to hold water in a dry land. Waste no time or energy filling a cracked cistern with water.
Now what good is a car with a hole in its gas tank? And what good is a sack of beans with an open floor seam?
Collect
We pray for direction, O God, to lead us into fruitful ways of living. We ask for the will to turn away from doing that which leads only to loss. We seek guidance so we might preserve what is too costly to misuse. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Forgive us, God, when we fail to treasure what you provide. Forgive the carelessness that leads to waste. Guide our wisdom as we attempt to spend our energy on life-giving efforts. Amen.
52C Hymns
"Holy, Holy, Holy" Tune: NICAEA
"Let Us Hope When Hope Seems Hopeless" Tune: HYFRYDOL
"Wake, My Soul" Tune: HAYDN
Proper 17
Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive
Second Lesson: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Theme: Sharing What You Have
Call To Worship
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: Initial efforts at loving are easy. The choice to love over the long haul requires commitment.
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: Overnight hospitality is simple. The four-day stay wears down pretense.
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: The first months of a marriage soar. The next years necessitate grace.
All: Let mutual love continue.
Collect
Let us be content with what we have, Gracious God, so we might treasure its worth. Let our songs of praise to you tell a story of the continual evidence of your compassion, so we might treasure your whole creation. Through the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Dear God, when we try to forget for a while about the cares of others, remind us that there is more to life than ourselves. When our good time and play threaten to cross over the line of what is right, remind us to use mutual love and respect as the measure of our actions. In the name of Christ. Amen.
52C Hymns
"Holy God, We Praise [Thy][Your] Name" Tune: GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
"I Love To Tell The Story" Tune: HANKEY
"Praise The Lord, [Ye][You] Heavens, Adore Him" Tune: HYFRYDOL
Proper 17
Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive
Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Theme: Reverse Clout
Call To Worship
Looking for prestige? Status? Position? You are cordially invited to attend a wedding banquet. Please dress modestly and sit in an inconspicuous place. Leave home what is haughty or arrogant. Come with humble expectations for yourself for you will be among those of meager financial and social means.
Collect
Dear God, your measurement of our value is a continual surprise. We approach you hoping to see ourselves as you see us -- minus our facades. We hope to rate ourselves by standards other than those of worldly source. In the spirit of Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We strive to excel, O God, yet you tell us to be simple in lifestyle. We make an effort to achieve influential status, yet you counsel austerity. Teach us that your appraisal of us is based on your terms and not ours. Amen.
52C Hymns
"O [Master][Savior], Let Me Walk With [Thee][You]" Tune: MARYTON
"Sweet Hour Of Prayer" Tune: SWEET HOUR OR "How Deep The Silence Of The Soul" Tune:
TALLIS' THIRD TUNE
"Father Almighty, Bless Us With [Thy][Your] Blessing" Tune: INTEGER VITAE
Now what good is a cracked cistern? More than worthless, it endangers the lives of those who depend upon it to hold water in a dry land. Waste no time or energy filling a cracked cistern with water.
Now what good is a car with a hole in its gas tank? And what good is a sack of beans with an open floor seam?
Collect
We pray for direction, O God, to lead us into fruitful ways of living. We ask for the will to turn away from doing that which leads only to loss. We seek guidance so we might preserve what is too costly to misuse. In the name of Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Forgive us, God, when we fail to treasure what you provide. Forgive the carelessness that leads to waste. Guide our wisdom as we attempt to spend our energy on life-giving efforts. Amen.
52C Hymns
"Holy, Holy, Holy" Tune: NICAEA
"Let Us Hope When Hope Seems Hopeless" Tune: HYFRYDOL
"Wake, My Soul" Tune: HAYDN
Proper 17
Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive
Second Lesson: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Theme: Sharing What You Have
Call To Worship
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: Initial efforts at loving are easy. The choice to love over the long haul requires commitment.
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: Overnight hospitality is simple. The four-day stay wears down pretense.
Leader: Let mutual love continue.
People: The first months of a marriage soar. The next years necessitate grace.
All: Let mutual love continue.
Collect
Let us be content with what we have, Gracious God, so we might treasure its worth. Let our songs of praise to you tell a story of the continual evidence of your compassion, so we might treasure your whole creation. Through the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Dear God, when we try to forget for a while about the cares of others, remind us that there is more to life than ourselves. When our good time and play threaten to cross over the line of what is right, remind us to use mutual love and respect as the measure of our actions. In the name of Christ. Amen.
52C Hymns
"Holy God, We Praise [Thy][Your] Name" Tune: GROSSER GOTT, WIR LOBEN DICH
"I Love To Tell The Story" Tune: HANKEY
"Praise The Lord, [Ye][You] Heavens, Adore Him" Tune: HYFRYDOL
Proper 17
Sunday between August 28 and September 3 inclusive
Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-14
Theme: Reverse Clout
Call To Worship
Looking for prestige? Status? Position? You are cordially invited to attend a wedding banquet. Please dress modestly and sit in an inconspicuous place. Leave home what is haughty or arrogant. Come with humble expectations for yourself for you will be among those of meager financial and social means.
Collect
Dear God, your measurement of our value is a continual surprise. We approach you hoping to see ourselves as you see us -- minus our facades. We hope to rate ourselves by standards other than those of worldly source. In the spirit of Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We strive to excel, O God, yet you tell us to be simple in lifestyle. We make an effort to achieve influential status, yet you counsel austerity. Teach us that your appraisal of us is based on your terms and not ours. Amen.
52C Hymns
"O [Master][Savior], Let Me Walk With [Thee][You]" Tune: MARYTON
"Sweet Hour Of Prayer" Tune: SWEET HOUR OR "How Deep The Silence Of The Soul" Tune:
TALLIS' THIRD TUNE
"Father Almighty, Bless Us With [Thy][Your] Blessing" Tune: INTEGER VITAE
