Proper 10
Worship
Lectionary Worship Aids, Cradled in God's Heart
Series VIII, Cycle A
Object:
Call To Worship
One: On this midsummer's day,
we gather as God's people
All: to hear stories of folks just like us --
who make mistakes, choose favorites, and judge others.
One: On this midsummer's day,
we struggle as God's people
All: easily distracted by a culture with too many choices,
our lives don't even have room for God.
One: On this midsummer's day,
we worship as God's people
All: trying to listen so we will be transformed,
keeping our eyes open to see the way God offers.
Prayer Of The Day
Deep in the rich soul of our hearts,
you sow the seeds of grace,
God of the Harvest.
And there, the seeds take root,
blossoming and flourishing:
light to offer those in the shadows,
the practices to hone our faith,
the hope that springs up in unexpected moments,
the prayers and support of strangers.
Goodness and mercy
are the living waters that nurture
this tender growth within us,
and your Son's Light
brings forth the fruit
you imagined to be in us:
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control.
Continue to plant, to nurture,
to water, and to tend your most precious crop,
those who seek to faithfully follow Jesus
even as we pray as he teaches us,
Our Father ...
Call To Reconciliation
Nothing, nothing, not one thing can separate us from God! Death cannot do it, nor the foolish lives we lead. Sin cannot keep us apart from God, nor can the pain we cause others. With that promise -- and with that freedom -- let us confess our lives to God, saying,
Unison Prayer Of Confession
We used to think that the people in the Bible were giants of the faith, God of Lives, but then we discover how much they are like us, and we them. Like Isaac and Rebekah, we choose favorites, causing pain to those who most need our love and attention. Like Esau, we quickly let go of the promises given to us, so we can gratify our desires instantly. Like Jacob, we struggle with your claim on our lives, always in conflict with your hopes for us.
Forgive us, Loving God. Because we are so much like the people in the Bible, we are heirs of your promises, recipients of your grace, and sharers of your mercy. Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, sows the seeds of discipleship in our hearts. May we not choke them off, but let them grow each and every day of our lives.
Silence is kept
Assurance Of Pardon
One: This is good news: In Christ there is no judgment. We are filled with grace, with hope, and with joy.
All: Thanks be to God, who gives us new life. Amen.
One: On this midsummer's day,
we gather as God's people
All: to hear stories of folks just like us --
who make mistakes, choose favorites, and judge others.
One: On this midsummer's day,
we struggle as God's people
All: easily distracted by a culture with too many choices,
our lives don't even have room for God.
One: On this midsummer's day,
we worship as God's people
All: trying to listen so we will be transformed,
keeping our eyes open to see the way God offers.
Prayer Of The Day
Deep in the rich soul of our hearts,
you sow the seeds of grace,
God of the Harvest.
And there, the seeds take root,
blossoming and flourishing:
light to offer those in the shadows,
the practices to hone our faith,
the hope that springs up in unexpected moments,
the prayers and support of strangers.
Goodness and mercy
are the living waters that nurture
this tender growth within us,
and your Son's Light
brings forth the fruit
you imagined to be in us:
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity, faithfulness,
gentleness, self-control.
Continue to plant, to nurture,
to water, and to tend your most precious crop,
those who seek to faithfully follow Jesus
even as we pray as he teaches us,
Our Father ...
Call To Reconciliation
Nothing, nothing, not one thing can separate us from God! Death cannot do it, nor the foolish lives we lead. Sin cannot keep us apart from God, nor can the pain we cause others. With that promise -- and with that freedom -- let us confess our lives to God, saying,
Unison Prayer Of Confession
We used to think that the people in the Bible were giants of the faith, God of Lives, but then we discover how much they are like us, and we them. Like Isaac and Rebekah, we choose favorites, causing pain to those who most need our love and attention. Like Esau, we quickly let go of the promises given to us, so we can gratify our desires instantly. Like Jacob, we struggle with your claim on our lives, always in conflict with your hopes for us.
Forgive us, Loving God. Because we are so much like the people in the Bible, we are heirs of your promises, recipients of your grace, and sharers of your mercy. Your Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, sows the seeds of discipleship in our hearts. May we not choke them off, but let them grow each and every day of our lives.
Silence is kept
Assurance Of Pardon
One: This is good news: In Christ there is no judgment. We are filled with grace, with hope, and with joy.
All: Thanks be to God, who gives us new life. Amen.
