*I wrote this Call to accompany Exodus 13:17-22; it would work well with any scriptures that mention the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night. Leader: God makes the Divine presence knownSide 1: in cloud and fire,Side 2: in song and scripture.Leader: The Holy Presence leadsSide 1: through wilderness landscapes,Side 2: through times…
Hosanna!Hosanna!Blessed is the One who comes in the name of God.Blessed are we who come to worship the One.Hosanna!Hosanna!Do not be afraid.We are not afraid.Look! Jesus comes in peace.Look! Jesus comes in love.Hosanna!Hosanna!
Hello, friends. I am busy writing a Lenten devotional that will be published by Herald Press next January: Prone to Wander: A Lenten Journey with Women in the Wilderness. So I haven’t posted much on the blog lately. I’m dropping a couple of recent worship pieces below. And I hope you are all having a…
This call to worship is based on the first verse of “Oh, Holy Night” and was written to go along with the theme of this year’s Sanctified Arts materials: How does a weary world rejoice? Welcome, on this holy night. The stars are brightly shining!Whether we can see them or not.Welcome, as we gather on…
Call to Worship from Luke 1:26-38 Greetings, favored ones! The Lord is with you.And also with you.Do not be afraid. Listen today to the word God has for you.We are much perplexed.Do not be afraid. God will bring great things to the world through you.How can this be?Do not be afraid. The Holy Spirit will come…
I love the Magnificat! Call to Worship from Luke 1:46-55 Our worship is a song of praise:Our souls magnify the Holy One!Our worship is a song of joy:Our spirits rejoice in God our savior!Our worship is a song of thanksgiving:The Mighty One has done great things for us.Our worship is a song of the ages:God’s mercy…
Call to Worship from Isaiah 40:1-11 Comfort, comfort each other. Speak tenderly.Prepare the holy way of God!Let us watch together as the way is made walkable:The valleys are lifted up, the mountains and hills made low.The rough places are smoothed out to ease our journey.We see the glory of God.We hear the word of God.We proclaim…
Call to Worship from Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Holy One!We come to sing and pray, to laugh and speak.Serve God with gladness!We are glad to be here, worshipping together.Know that the almighty Creator has made us!We honor each other in this space as beloved people of God.Enter the Divine gates with…
Call to Worship from Matthew 25:1-13 In our wisdom and foolishness,We gather for worship.Though some of us are more prepared than others,We are all here.With bright lights and dim,We wait together for the expected One.Look! Come out! Keep awake!For God is here. Prayer from Joshua 24:1-3, 14-25 God of wisdom and power,Bring out those caught in systems…
Call to Worship inspired by 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 In worship we share the Good News of JesusAnd we share ourselves with each other.In this place we receive the tender care of GodAnd we care tenderly for each other.We gather today with hope and with courageTo give and receive love in the holy name of Christ. Prayer from…
Spacious Faith 