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Submit Your Own! May 19, 2013, Day of Pentecost, Year C By David von Schlichten May 19, 2013 Day of Pentecost, Year C
Call to Worship Leader: God, People: Deus, Leader: Elohim, People: Allah, Leader: Theos, People: Dios, Leader: Gott, People: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Leader: give us the language we need to share the Good News through actions and words. People: Hallelujah! Invocation Paraclete, we praise you for enabling the Church to continue Christ’s ministry. Continue to open our ears and eyes, hands and hearts to all people, regardless of language, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. In the name of the Savior we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession God, we have done wrong by you. We tend to downplay Pentecost, downplay the Holy Spirit. We are hasty to think that the Spirit only goes to some, instead of to all people, regardless of gender, age, class, or orientation. We live as fearful slaves instead of as the adopted. For the sake of the Savior, forgive us. Fill us. Amen. Words of Assurance Alleluia, the Spirit has enabled us to believe in forgiveness. Because of Christ, God forgives you all your trespasses. Alleluia! Prayer of Inspiration Paraclete, through the Word, teach us everything. Yes. Prayers of the People Sophia Spirit, we thank you for inspiring the Church, especially leaders such as Helena, the mother of Constantine. Continue to fill us with the humility and courage to expand the Church’s embrace. Holy Spirit, (congregational response: have mercy on us.). Paraclete, we praise you for God’s manifold works, all of creation. Guide us to end violence, poverty, discrimination, and the abuse of non-humans. Holy Spirit, . . . . Inspiration, we rejoice over brilliant scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Leonhard Euler. Grant us Christians a greater understanding in the compatibility between science and religion. Holy Spirit, . . . . Advocate-Mother, you are the Healer. Heal all those in need [Add names.], and embolden us to assist you. Holy Spirit, . . . . You may add other praises and petitions here. We place these prayers in your hands. In the name of Christ we praise. Amen. Offertory Prayer Ruach, we exalt you for inspiring us to give this offering. Benediction Leader: The Spirit has fed and taught us, People: and is with us as we embrace ALL people with Trinity-love. Alleluia! Yes!
David von Schlichten, poedifier May 12, 2013, Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C (Mother's Day) By David von Schlichten May 12, 2013 Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C
Call to Worship Leader: Mother-God has sent the Son to win for us eternal life. People: Alleluia! Leader: That same Son has ascended and resumed the place at the Right Hand. People: Alleluia! Leader: The Holy Spirit will descend upon us so we can speak to the world entire, that we may live as one. People: Alleluia! Invocation We exalt you, Christ, for overcoming death and returning to heaven while abiding with us. Like a mother, lead us to live the Empty Tomb as One throughout the year. Alleluia! Yes! Amen. Prayer of Confession Our sins are legion, God. We defy oneness, full of mistrust in you and one another. We are quick to wield prejudice. We exploit other people for money. We overwork and under-appreciate our mothers. We think the future is all Mount Doom instead of New Jerusalem. We are slow to rejoice, quick to gripe. For the sake of the Lamb, forgive us. Reset us. Please. Words of Assurance Alleluia! Chris is alive and ruling from on high. Because of the Savior, God forgives your sins, no matter what. The Empty Tomb! Prayer of Inspiration Sophia, through the Word, lead us to live the Oneness. Prayers of the People Mother, we thank you for the Church, especially apostles such as Matthias. Teach us to emphasize, not differences, but commonalities. We ask you, God, (congregational response: the A and Z.). We thank you for mothers and other mother figures. They have taught us, comforted us, corrected us, made us laugh. Humble us to honor them through emulation. We ask you, God, . . . We praise you for your splendid creation. Shape us so that we will take better care of it. We ask you, God, . . . We marvel at the Ascension and are grateful for Christ being both on high and in here. Fill us with Ascension Assurance. We ask you, God, . . . Mama Yahweh, you are the Healer. Touch all in need [Add names], and touch us, that we may be your physician assistants. We ask you, God, . . . You may add other praises and petitions here. Accept our prayers in the name of Christ. Alleluia! Yes. Offertory Prayer May our gifts be part of living the Empty Tomb. Benediction Leader: Three-in-One, we thank you for mothering us, including by rescuing us from death through Christ. Easter forever! People: We enter the week poised for Pentecost. Alleluia!
David von Schlichten, poedifier May 5, 2013, Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C By David von Schlichten May 5, 2013 Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Call to Worship Leader: The Trinity, has emptied the tomb. People: Christ is alive, so we are, too. Alleluia! Leader: The Savior leaves you peace, gives you shalom. People: We need not let our hearts be troubled or afraid. Leader: The Ascended One continues to shine upon us. People: Because of Christ, there is no night, even when it is dark. Invocation Alpha and Omega, we exalt you for the Empty Tomb and for the nearness of the Ascended Christ. Galvanize us to bring New Jerusalem moments to those in need. In the name of the Risen Lord we pray. Alleluia. Amen. Prayer of Confession Our sins are numerous. We still tend to treat women as less than men. We also shut our gates, close out others, self-righteous and judgmental. We lack peace because of our unwillingness to surrender to you. We claim to love you but fail to keep your word. In Christ’s name, please forgive us. Amen. Words of Assurance Alleluia, Christ is risen, so your sins are forgiven. All of them. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Fear not. God brings peace. Prayer of Inspiration Advocate, through the sermon, teach us. Yes. Prayers of the People Mother, the Church astounds us. We praise you for extraordinary leaders such as Lydia and Julian of Norwich. Cultivate our capacity to share shalom. God of the New Jerusalem, (congregational response: illumine us.). Adonai, we thank you for our nation and the entire creation. We offer special joy for our Mexican siblings. Teach us to have greater respect for people of every nation. God of the New Jerusalem, . . . Yahweh, we find dazzling your healing power. Care for everyone in need [Add names], and grant us the courage to assist with healing. God of the New Jerusalem, . . . You may add other praises and petitions here. Answer our prayers in the name of Christ. Amen. Alleluia. Offertory Prayer Use our offering for the healing of the nations. Benediction Leader: God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, has rescued us from the tomb. People: The Risen and Ascended Christ is our light. Leader: Like Lydia, live the Good News. People: We bring the Peace to a violent world. Alleluia!
David von Schlichten, poedifier April 28, 2013, Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C By David von Schlichten April 28, 2013 Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Call to Worship Leader: The risen Messiah, the Lamb, gives us a new commandment: to love one another People: as Christ has loved us. Leader: Living the Empty Tomb entails daring to love like the Trinity. People: Through our love, we give people a glimpse of the new Jerusalem. Alleluia! Leader: The end of death People: begins with love. Invocation Holy Spirit, you offer Good News to all people, Jew and Gentile. No one is unclean. Stimulate us anew to share the Empty Tomb with everyone. The new Jerusalem is big enough for all. Yes! In the name of the risen Christ we praise. Amen. Prayer of Confession We thank you, Mother, for saving us from Satan, yet we cling to our sins. We exclude instead of include. We make all kinds of rules that shut people out. We despair about our future instead of believing that YOU are our future. We embody death, mourning, crying, and pain instead of working to eliminate them. We give love much lip-service but little live-service. For the sake of the Redeemer, forgive us. Please. Words of Assurance Alleluia, Christ is risen! The cross stands empty to the sky. Through the Lamb, God forgives all your sins, no exceptions. You are new. Alleluia! Prayer of Inspiration Spirit, through the Word, teach us to live as citizens of the new Jerusalem. Prayers of the People Abba, we praise you for the Church, especially for great saints such as Philip and James, Athanasius, and Monica. Expand our capacity to include the outsider. Alpha and Omega, (congregational response: you are making all things new.). Mama, we exalt you for the planet, for humanity, for our nation, for diversity. Lead us to pass gun legislation that makes the world safer. Bring peace with North Korea and other troubled nations. Alpha and Omega, . . . Omni-Agapic Lord, we thank you for healing us. Touch all in need of healing [Add names.]. Embolden and humble us to assist with the healing. Alpha and Omega, . . . God, we love spring. Love it! Alpha and Omega, . . . You may add other praises and petitions here. We know you hear us in the name of Jesus. Amen. Yes! Offertory Prayer We present sacrifices of thanksgiving in honor of the Empty Tomb. Benediction Leader: The Trinity, Father, Son, and Spirit, draws you close, dries your eyes, dwells among you. People: We are citizens of the Great City, reaching each other with acts of Easter love. Alleluia!
David von Schlichten, poedifier April 21, 2013, Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C By David von Schlichten April 21, 2013 Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C
Call to Worship Leader: The Lord, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, shepherds us, People: leads, feeds, and protects us. Leader: Christ calls us out of the tomb and into the light. People: We will dwell in the house of God forevermore. Leader: Death will be no more. People: The Almighty will wipe every tear from our eyes. Alleluia! Invocation Jesus, just as you raised Tabitha, so also you have raised us. Increase our ability to hear your voice, to know and follow you. By the Spirit’s power we pray according to the will of God. Amen. Prayer of Confession We have sinned against you, Mother. We have been weak in praise, short on faith. We ignore your voice, focusing instead on our own voices or those of people who are just making a lot of noise. We wander away from you and end up stuck in a ditch or a briar patch. For the sake of Christ, forgive us. Rescue us from Death Valley. Yes. Words of Assurance Alleluia, Christ is risen, so God forgives all your sins, no exceptions. The rod and staff comfort you. You will dwell in the new Jerusalem endlessly. Alleluia! Prayer of Inspiration Holy Spirit, through the Word-sermon, guide us with the Voice. Prayers of the People Abba, we praise you for the Church, especially great saints such as St. Anselm and the evangelist St. Mark. Enlarge our willingness to listen to you and follow you. Lead us, (congregational response: Good Shepherd.). Ima, we glorify you for your creation. Lead us all to be more careful and reverent with it. Push us to work harder at conserving and recycling. Lead us, . . . . God, we find soul-breaking the terrorist attack in Boston. Help us to care for those in need and to focus on, not human evil, but your amazing grace. Lead us, . . . . We exalt you, Lord, for volunteers. They do so much! Lead us, . . . . You are the healing Mother. Heal everyone in need, including each one we mention now. [Add names.] Embolden us to be your healing assistants. Lead us, . . . . You may add other praises and petitions here. These prayers we place in Jesus’ hands. Amen. Offertory Prayer May these gifts help to feed the hungry, provide drink for the thirsty, clothe the naked, bring comfort to the sick and imprisoned. Benediction Leader: Alleluia, the Trinity has called, saved, and protected us. People: We, the sheep, Spirit-led, leave to shepherd the lost. Leader: Praise the Lamb of God! People: Christ is risen. Alleluia!
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