The Rich And The Poor
Worship
IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD
Scriptures For The Lectionary Speaking Choir
Suggestions:
Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Let the readers stand in the congregation.
6 readers -- 2 youths, 2 men, 2 women
Key:
1 = youth
2 = female
3 = youth
4 = male
5 = female
6 = male
1: A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
2: and favor is better than silver or gold.
3: The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord is the
maker of them all.
4: Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of
anger will fail.
5: Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread
with the poor.
6: Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the
afflicted at the gate; for the Lord pleads their cause and
despoils of life those who despoil them.
Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture reading.
Let the readers stand in the congregation.
6 readers -- 2 youths, 2 men, 2 women
Key:
1 = youth
2 = female
3 = youth
4 = male
5 = female
6 = male
1: A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
2: and favor is better than silver or gold.
3: The rich and the poor have this in common: the Lord is the
maker of them all.
4: Whoever sows injustice will reap calamity, and the rod of
anger will fail.
5: Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread
with the poor.
6: Do not rob the poor because they are poor, or crush the
afflicted at the gate; for the Lord pleads their cause and
despoils of life those who despoil them.
