The language ties together the churches of this generation in our ecumenical life, especially in the Sacrament of Baptism. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ephesians 3:14-19, Other Prayers of Requests and TheirIntroductions to Consider Using, 30I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me. Nathan Decker is the pastor of the South Sussex Charge of the Petersburg District of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Weekly Seeds is a service of the Congregational Vitality Initiative, Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ. Order of Worship with Communion - Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020 . Check out our Prayers of Confession on the Trinity. New Sermon & Worship inspiration Taking off weekly! In the Holy Spirit, we are gifted, again and again. A hymn like "Holy, Holy, Holy," ( United Methodist Hymnal, 64), a perfect Trinity Sunday hymn, can be followed by a simple chorus like " Jesu, Tawa Pano" ("Jesus, We Are Here," The Faith We Sing, 2273) or " Dios Esta Aqui" ("God Is Here Today," The Faith We Sing, 2049). 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. We desire to hear Your voice above the chatter of the world, to know Your ways and to walk in them. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. We look for the resurrection of the dead, Dr. Bertrice Wood, Sagamore Hills, Ohio. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Third Sunday in Lent, Year A, Learning to Live Inside Out (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.). 17Now if we are children, then we are heirsheirs of God and co-heirs with Christ . Just take the three square feet of earth on which you are sitting, paying close attention to everything that lives within that small estate., The current ecological disaster in the Gulf has turned our attention to our fragile relationship with Gods good creation, and has led at least some of us to reflect again on the wisdom, or lack of wisdom, we have shown in applying our technical expertise on behalf of our hunger for more and more resources from the good earth. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far offfor all whom the Lord our God will call. Acts 2:36-39, Other Confessions of Sin and Their Introductions, Woe to the obstinate children, declares the. Augustine, 5th centuryTrue wisdom is such that no evil use can ever be made of it. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Home Worship Living the Spirit Life Trinity Sunday, Year C - Liturgical Resources Does Not Wisdom Call Living the Spirit Life Meditation for Worship Around for a Long Time (Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31) I've been around a long time Before the shade tree was a seed in Big Mama's backyard Before the spring flowed with cool sweet water The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty! Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out Does the universe make sense to you? May we long for wholeness and peace, They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. You alone live in perfect relationship, Romans 8:1-2, 4, 4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. . May we give ourselves willingly and joyfully In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. Mutual and loving, 2 Corinthians 13:14. Cleveland, Ohio 44114. because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. John 7:16-17. In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayer-john-3-1-17.html. Used by permission. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. Deuteronomy 29:29, 28[T]here is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. Daniel 2:28a*, Other Introductions Before Offerings to Consider, 1 Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. Living on the Path of Respect (460.82 KB) . Thanks to those of you who took time to answer questions and offer comments about how your congregation navigated worship during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! 16And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever17the Spirit of truth. John 14:15-17a*, 1 [S]ince we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. 2 Thessalonians 1:1112*, 9This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. O Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name (in All the Earth) For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. 9Their measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea. Job 11:7-9, 13Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever! Revelation 5:13, 1 [S]ince we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. We are selfish and greedy. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Luke 7:11-17, 18 [B]e filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. God of heaven and earth, before the foundation of the universe and the beginning of time, you are the triune God: the Author of creation, the eternal Word of salvation, and the life-giving Spirit of wisdom. Trinity Sunday is a good time to stand still, at least for a little while, and perceive Gods grace-full hand at work in creation, to reflect on Gods love made flesh and living among us, and to give thanks for Gods Spirit, whose power sustains us right here and now, in this beautiful but hurting world. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. As the moon hits the figure--I can tell it is a manand not just any man, a leader. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. For the sake of his son, Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit who is at work within us. It comes from the one who sent me. God has reconciled us to himself and to one another; It gives me comfort to know that my existence is not alone, siloed. The liturgy ideas offered here reflect the Scripture readings in the Revised Common Lectionary. Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? . 2 Corinthians 13:14, 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he [the Father] may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Listening. That we may truly share one faith, have one calling, Scripture Lessons-Isaiah 6: 1-8-Psalm 29-Romans 8: 12-17-John 3: 1-17. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 14:10bc*, 8I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. John 17:8a*, Other Introductions to Scripture Readingsto Consider Using, 29The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. 3. Moving sketchily in the darkness. We believe in one God, Amen. to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. And his commands are not burdensome. Gene Tucker steps back for the big picture here: he claims that this text helps us with the larger question of how an almighty, transcendent (and therefore distant) God can also be present and active and known right here, in the physical creation that we can see and toucha thorny question for theologians in every age. Forgiveness, and Absolutions to Consider Using, 25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 1 John 5:3-5. They are free to act, trusting that the practice itself will teach them what they need to know.Wisdom atrophies if it is not walked on a regular basis. And yet she clearly doesnt expect us to take her literally; that is, an excellent form of practice is attentive inaction: The easiest practice of reverence I know, she writes, is simply to sit down somewhere outside, preferably near a body of water, and pay attention for at least twenty minutes. The Revised Common Lectionary is 1992 Consultation on Common Texts. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 1 Corinthians 6:11b*. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. We have not loved one another as we should, 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Used by permission. John Calvin, 16th centuryYou cannot in one glance survey this most vast and beautiful system of the universe, in its wide expanse, without being completely overwhelmed by the boundless force of its brightness. And they cried out in a loud voice: Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Revelation 7:9-10, Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Messiah. Revelation 12:10a*. I thank my God every time I remember you. Amen. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14*. Worship Ideas. Lord, have mercy. Looking for something? He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, View staff by program area to ask for additional assistance. The blessing of Father, Spirit, Son. Two writers are especially helpful in this area: J. Philip Newell, in his introduction to Celtic spirituality, The Book of Creation, and Barbara Brown Taylor, in her book on spiritual practices, An Altar in the World. In these truths we trust and give thanks. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. All: Holy One, Three in One, create us, redeem us, sustain us. Trinity Church In the city of Boston. The traditional language for the Trinity is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The voice of the Lord flashes forth flames of fire. Tags: call to worship, rwmagazine, trinity, worship. in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. Lord God Almighty! . These liturgies include ideas for your Trinity Sunday prayer of confession, affirmation of faith, call to worship (or opening sentences), assurance of pardon, prayer for illumination, and music. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. Since the following scriptures may contain an incomplete verse and have been removed from their contexts in the Bible, it is up to you to make the final determination if they will properly accomplish the purpose for which you are going to use them. For the sake of your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. God,we confess that we are an impatient and selfish people.When you offer us the promise of a new future,we complain that you dont get there fast enough.When you provide for our needs,we complain that it isnt enough.And when our bad attitudes and negative outlooks cause us to stumble,we blame you. The Son is the Word, the Wisdom, and the image of the father. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. You gather, protect, and care for us, your beloved, through Word and Spirit. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). P: Through Jesus we have come to know the absolute love of God. We have not sown the seeds of gospel hope, Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 14:10bc*, I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. John 17:8a*, Other Introductions to Scripture Readings, [T]here is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. Daniel 2:28a*. because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Psalm 53:1, 6All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. For the sins of the whole world. 2 Thessalonians 3:5. Most people know what a proverb is, even if theyve never opened the Bible to the Old Testament book that carries that name. 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you . Night A Monologue for John 3:1-17 If your congregation uses video bumpers, this would make an excellent prelude to a sermon about Nicodemus. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. . Reverence and awe are not easy to quantify or simplify, so its understandable that this book of accumulated wisdom is introduced by a poem, because poetry frees upand appeals toour more expressive, intuitive ense of what is most real and good. He anointed us, 22set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. Praise the Lord! 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11-12*, 15If you love me, keep my commands. Since you call on a Father who judges each persons work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. To be of benefit and blessing to one another, Does not wisdom call, / and does not understanding raise her voice? Triune God, [Y]ou are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with Gods people and also members of his household. One God in three persons, Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-32, 1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Article. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 26In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. . Ephesians 1:17, 18[T]hrough him [Christ Jesus] we . He said, Young man, I say to you, get up!. may have power, together with all the Lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Romans 8:15-17*, 21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. Newell writes: God is to be found not by stepping aside from the flow of daily life into religious moments and environments, or by looking away from creation to a spiritual realm beyond, but rather by entering attentively the depths of the present moment. All: We offer our worship -- the fruit of our lips to you, our God. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Trinity Sunday COLOR: White SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalm 29; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17 CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1 L: Great is the Lord! Our fervent hope is that you experience the presence of God among us. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. Philippians 2:5-11, 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. Focus Theme. And crowned us with glory and honor. 2 John 9, 2We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. ALL: Move us toward blessedness, O God. Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:5-6, The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. People: Our hope is that in this time of worship and learning, we might embrace what lies beyond our imagination and understanding. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Wonderful beyond measure, 22And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Psalm 14:1, The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. That we may truly acknowledge one baptism and Welcome to worship at Resurrection, where we embrace the full inclusion of all people in our life and ministries. Psalm 53:1. 8Yet you, LORD, are our Father. Maker of heaven and earth, Be still and know that God is here. . From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. Here are some indexes that might be helpful: INDEXES: For a complete list of all the indexes on this blog, click here. [S]ince we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1300 E. 9th Street, Suite 1100 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever 17 the Spirit of truth. John 14:15-17a*, 21Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. 8They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? Thanks Be to God! And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy . If you click or tap on one of them, it will take you to its location on this page. 1 John 3:23, 16Jesus answered, My teaching is not my own. Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.. A Monologue for John 3:1-17If your congregation uses video bumpers, this would make an excellent prelude to a sermon about Nicodemus. 21. 12In a loud voice they were saying: Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! 13Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever! 14The four living creatures said, Amen, and the elders fell down and worshiped.