Proper 6
Worship
Lectionary Worship Aids
Series V, Cycle A
First Lesson: Genesis 18:1-15
Theme: Hospitable
Call To Worship
Like Abraham's greeting to strangers by the oaks of Mamre, come to worship today with a renewing spirit of hospitality -- hospitality toward the stranger who brings a message, hospitality toward a baby given and growing within, receptivity toward what seems impossible, openness toward a new idea. Offer a little water, select the choice flour and a tender, good calf. Refresh soul and body and prepare to listen.
Collect
Like the beauty of a well-seasoned Sarah, we rejoice in the ability to summon our sense of humor, O God. From our depths and even off the top comes miraculous and sustaining resilience. Let us be ready, God, when your hope comes slipping in. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Even at tender ages, we sometimes get to thinking, dear God, that we are old, that it is too late for us, that the world is passing us by. Then you surprise us. Let our opening to your surprises carry the relaxed welcome of laughter. Rather than the sneer of incredulity, help us lean toward choosing the laughter that accompanies joy. In the name of Christ. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"Hope Of The World" Tune: ANCIENT OF DAYS, DONNE SECOURS, or VICAR
"Let Us Hope When Hope Seems Hopeless" Tune: LET US HOPE or HYFRYDOL
"There's A Wideness In God's Mercy" Tune: IN BABILONE or WELLESLEY
Proper 6
Sunday between June 12 and June 18 inclusive
Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-8
Theme: Hope
Call To Worship
Leader: Suffering produces endurance,
Men: And endurance produces character,
Women: And character produces hope,
All: And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Collect
We are grateful, O God, for the strength of your presence which enables us to move through suffering and to come out on the other side. We come to the comfort of prayer, O Compassionate Creator, because we find peace with you through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We speak not often about our suffering, dear God, because we try not to dwell on it. In truth, when we hear that suffering produces endurance, we would rather not have the suffering in the first place. Then we see how we have grown through our pain and distress. It is possible to know hope and peace while living with suffering. Thank you, Holy Comforter. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"I've Got Peace Like A River" Tune: PEACE LIKE A RIVER
"Come, Ye Disconsolate" Tune: CONSOLATOR
"Near To The Heart Of God" Tune: McAFEE
Proper 6
Sunday between June 12 and June 18 inclusive
Gospel: Matthew 9:35--10:8 (9-23)
Theme: For God
Call To Worship
Leader: These are the twelve disciples Jesus sent out:
Women: Simon Peter and his brother Andrew,
Men: James son of Zebedee, and his brother John,
Women: Philip and Bartholomew,
Men: Thomas and Matthew the tax collector,
Leader: James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus,
Men: Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Jesus.
Leader: Jesus sent the first disciples to seek out the lost sheep of Israel and to help with his work of healing and proclaiming the good news. He said the work would not be easy.
Collect
We pray for the disciples of yesterday and of today who heard and hear Christ asking if we are able and if we would be willing to do God's work. Help us, today, to give the right answer. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We ask, O God, for the courage to go forth for you into the world we know. In our own ways, help us to spread the healing that comes with compassion. Help us remember that your grace goes with us and your Spirit speaks through us. In Jesus' name. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"Are Ye Able" Tune: BEACON HILL
"God Our Author And Creator" Tune: JEFFERSON
"Go Forth For God" Tune: GENEVA 124
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1. For a closing response following the benediction during June and July, sing verse one of "[Blessed][Blest] Be The Tie That Binds" (Tune: DENNIS).
Theme: Hospitable
Call To Worship
Like Abraham's greeting to strangers by the oaks of Mamre, come to worship today with a renewing spirit of hospitality -- hospitality toward the stranger who brings a message, hospitality toward a baby given and growing within, receptivity toward what seems impossible, openness toward a new idea. Offer a little water, select the choice flour and a tender, good calf. Refresh soul and body and prepare to listen.
Collect
Like the beauty of a well-seasoned Sarah, we rejoice in the ability to summon our sense of humor, O God. From our depths and even off the top comes miraculous and sustaining resilience. Let us be ready, God, when your hope comes slipping in. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
Even at tender ages, we sometimes get to thinking, dear God, that we are old, that it is too late for us, that the world is passing us by. Then you surprise us. Let our opening to your surprises carry the relaxed welcome of laughter. Rather than the sneer of incredulity, help us lean toward choosing the laughter that accompanies joy. In the name of Christ. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"Hope Of The World" Tune: ANCIENT OF DAYS, DONNE SECOURS, or VICAR
"Let Us Hope When Hope Seems Hopeless" Tune: LET US HOPE or HYFRYDOL
"There's A Wideness In God's Mercy" Tune: IN BABILONE or WELLESLEY
Proper 6
Sunday between June 12 and June 18 inclusive
Second Lesson: Romans 5:1-8
Theme: Hope
Call To Worship
Leader: Suffering produces endurance,
Men: And endurance produces character,
Women: And character produces hope,
All: And hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
Collect
We are grateful, O God, for the strength of your presence which enables us to move through suffering and to come out on the other side. We come to the comfort of prayer, O Compassionate Creator, because we find peace with you through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We speak not often about our suffering, dear God, because we try not to dwell on it. In truth, when we hear that suffering produces endurance, we would rather not have the suffering in the first place. Then we see how we have grown through our pain and distress. It is possible to know hope and peace while living with suffering. Thank you, Holy Comforter. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"I've Got Peace Like A River" Tune: PEACE LIKE A RIVER
"Come, Ye Disconsolate" Tune: CONSOLATOR
"Near To The Heart Of God" Tune: McAFEE
Proper 6
Sunday between June 12 and June 18 inclusive
Gospel: Matthew 9:35--10:8 (9-23)
Theme: For God
Call To Worship
Leader: These are the twelve disciples Jesus sent out:
Women: Simon Peter and his brother Andrew,
Men: James son of Zebedee, and his brother John,
Women: Philip and Bartholomew,
Men: Thomas and Matthew the tax collector,
Leader: James son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus,
Men: Simon the Cananaean, and Judas Iscariot, the one who betrayed Jesus.
Leader: Jesus sent the first disciples to seek out the lost sheep of Israel and to help with his work of healing and proclaiming the good news. He said the work would not be easy.
Collect
We pray for the disciples of yesterday and of today who heard and hear Christ asking if we are able and if we would be willing to do God's work. Help us, today, to give the right answer. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Prayer Of Confession
We ask, O God, for the courage to go forth for you into the world we know. In our own ways, help us to spread the healing that comes with compassion. Help us remember that your grace goes with us and your Spirit speaks through us. In Jesus' name. Amen.
41A Hymns1
"Are Ye Able" Tune: BEACON HILL
"God Our Author And Creator" Tune: JEFFERSON
"Go Forth For God" Tune: GENEVA 124
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1. For a closing response following the benediction during June and July, sing verse one of "[Blessed][Blest] Be The Tie That Binds" (Tune: DENNIS).
