Classic Wedding Readings: The First Letter of Saint John 4:7-12. Suggested theme: The sovereignty of God that worked through world events in order that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. We come with hope and open ears to meet the One who is our all in all. He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, What is the Lectionary? Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; This cross The liturgy helps focus attention on both the He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. the entire season of Lent. Why do we eat at this table?We eat at this table to remember that on the night before Jesus died, he ate with his friends. Listen up, all you people! Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. Wash us thoroughly from our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin! -from Ephesians 1:3-14; Romans 11:36 (ESV) order here is used for Year C. Lent 1: a small nail at that produce goods for the nations. [the cup is distributed, we drink together]. Sara is also a mum of two wonderful children and they all live in groovy Luton. Hymnal of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. when we join together as the people of God, in nature that gave us joy this week. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Thank you. Shared Convictions: Seven Responsive Readings Description College Community Church Mennonite Brethren (Clovis, California) found a creative way to use the Mennonite World Conference's Shared Convictions in their congregation on the Sundays following Easter 2014. This cup, poured out for you, is the promise of God. In our lives this week,we turned away from your triumphal entry.The words in our heads and on our lips have been,Cant, Wont, Never, Impossible. Prior to this, David had promised God a Temple. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; The sea is his, for he made it, A leader reads a line of scripture and the congregation reads a response. 0000032301 00000 n All Gods children are invited to the Lords supper.We come humbly to the table,knowing that we have not earned our way here,but are invited, guests at this feast of love. Comments (0). 1175280. that on the night before Jesus died, he ate with his friends. Everyonefrom highest to lowest, the proud and humble together, tune your ears to hear good news! Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Posted at 01:56 AM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Prayers: Offering, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink (The carols are just an idea. history into a historian's view of the country's long road to Juneteenth, from its origins in Texas to Reconstruction, through Jim Crow and beyond. 10 For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. Scripture Readings: Lamentations 3:19-26; Psalm 90; Benediction: (Unison) Today is all we have. Then as leader you would say the last two lines. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. She is author of a number of books including Whole Life Worship (IVP 2017) and The Rest Is Worship (MWF 2023). If you're writing for the web, assume your content will be used on a variety of devices. Comments (0), Brothers and sisters! All: I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. I love to write and to lead worship! 0000050811 00000 n M: praise him in his mighty heavens. are. Responsive Readings LIST CME LINKS Sunday worship services in the CME (Christian Methodist Episcopal) denomination commonly include a Responsive Reading from scripture. If the sanctuary is equipped for media Lord, you give us choices each and every day.This week we have seen your path,and turned away from it.We have seen our brother or sister in needand we did not turn to help.Lord, have mercy.We have said cruel or unkind words,or refrained from saying helpful wordswhen they were needed.Lord, have mercy.We have been critical of thosewho failed to offer us a helping hand,while ignoring our own apathy towards others.Lord, have mercy. as of April 2021, you can visit my new redesigned blog at If printing material, please credit "Copyright Carol Penner www.leadinginworship.com" (and say whether you modified it). Responsive Reading: Let us praise the Lord of days and seasons and years, saying: Glory to God in the highest! Draw near, ye weary, bowed, and broken hearted, Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, From every stormy wind [sense] that blows, Glory be to God on high, Glory to the Son, Glory to God on high, Let heaven and earth reply, God so loved the world, when in darkness 'twas. for you judge the peoples with equity Sunday. Responsive Reading - Psalm 96:1-13. crucifixion. Be sure to check out our Litanies section. let all the peoples praise you! O my God, in You I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies rejoice over me. -The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-16 (ESV) In this article. Responsive Reading for Good Friday or the End of Lent | No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. For those crippled by depression and anxious feelings, bring healing, bring peace.For those who suffer from the high and lows of severe mood swings, bring healing, bring peace.For those who are tormented by voices and hallucinations, bring healing, bring peace.For those who find it difficult to cope with tasks of daily living, bring healing, bring peace.For those who struggle with suicidal thoughts, bring healing, bring peace. Purple or Red Violet. C: We are here today to offer our praises to our savior. tell of all his wondrous works! Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. So Lord, we ask You for: Favor for our city with CEO's, government leaders, and kings. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Lent 4: the nails -Psalm 95:1-7 (ESV) Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Free Will Baptist Hymn Book Selected Scripture Readings from the King James version of the Holy Bible. Physical description 1 close score (672 p.) ; 23 cm. Praise the Lord! reflections and prayers. Shepherds Hear it First. He chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. Opening Liturgy: Isaiah 40:1-11 (includes a processional drama, Call to Worship, and prayer) Liturgy of Expectation & Hope. Like the disciples at Emmaus, we offer what we have. you walk a road straight to the heart of us. Posted at 01:51 AM in Church year: Good Friday/Easter, Hope, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink Responsive Readings. 0000001677 00000 n Psalm 150 Musical Responsive Reading M: Praise the Lord. Assume your content will be viewed at small sizes. Comments (0). [Isaiah 6:3 NRSV]The Lord of hosts is with us.Let us lift up our hearts!We lift them up to the Lord!Let us give thanks to the Lord our God!It is a good and joyful thing to give God thanks and praise!Let us pray:Holy God,we come together as your peoplesearching for sacred space,longing to be cherished,craving a real connection.In this hour of worshiplet thankfulness sink deepand joy spring up.We lift our hearts and souls and mindsto the God of our creation,for we are wholly yoursnow and forever. Do not let those who wait for You be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. All of the symbols should be removed from the cross for Easter 0000001105 00000 n Bible passages are not arranged by topic; responsive readings are. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, Comments (0). becomes the graphic symbol of the six weeks of Lent, and is sometimes [I asked the congregation to say "Thank you!" Category: Responsive Scripture Reading Responsive Affirmation of Faith: Psalm 90:1-2 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Each Sunday, four passages are recommended, usually two from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. A psalm. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. You may also select a specific date from the drop down list below or view the lectionary for the current year. Often a simple supper follows as an extension of community and care. Thank you Lord that you are an impossibility specialist;the long winters grip pried off us finger by finger,the whole earth greening under the spring sun.You bring new life where there is lifelessness,you resurrect hope when we are mired in darkness.We are an Easter people!Bring Easter to all among us who are grieving;your solace that we will see our loved ones again,your comfort that you will be with us in the hour of our death.We are an Easter people!Bring Easter to all among us who are despairing,give us light and meaning in our times of suffering,and your energy when life is at its lowest ebb.We are an Easter people!Bring Easter to all among us who are ill in mind or body,a healing touch to calm our fears,your soothing presence to carry us when we falter.We are an Easter people!Bring Easter to all who are locked away in jails,as well as those among us chained by addictionsand every prison of prejudice.We are an Easter people!Bring Easter to our neighbourhood and our city;the stranger welcomed, the hungry fed,your kingdom coming here in ____________[your city/region].We are an Easter people!Thank you for showing us who we arethrough Jesus Christ our Saviour,and for transforming us daily through your creative Spirit.We are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song! You bring new life where there is lifelessness. ga('Typepad.set', 'dimension2', 'Category'); Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; This is an archived site as of April 2021. Responsive reading is when a leader reads a portion of a text and the church body participates and joins in at another section of the text. ga('create', 'UA-225723-36', 'auto', {'name': 'Typepad'}, {'allowLinker': true} ); // Separate tracker for Typepad. give us repentant hearts, forgiving hearts, clean hearts. Posted at 03:38 PM in Church year: Palm Sunday, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink Triennial Responsive Reading Video Archive. These civic, military, and religious officials have gathered to hear David's last speech. "Believing our problems are too deep for you,we have underestimated your powerand stewed in our own misery.We repent of this hardheartedness. 0000002197 00000 n This responsive scripture reading comes from Ephesians 1:3-14 and Romans 11:36. Here are some resources providing an overview to CRT. God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. people who have become cynical and bitter. This is my body given for you. Comments (0), Posted at 10:56 PM in Community, Prayers: Call to Worship, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink Posted at 10:29 PM in Church year: Thanksgiving, Communion Service, Prayers: Communion, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink In many churches, a Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart's desires. A Psalm and A Prayer Contents Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalms 6 & 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 (excerpt a) Psalm 9 (excerpt b) Psalm 10 & 11 Psalm 12 & 13 Psalm 14 & 15 Psalm 16 (excerpt a) Psalm 16 (excerpt b) This scripture reading is from Romans 8 and serves as a beautiful reminder of Gods everlasting love for his children. God of grace, we long to be dear disciples,washing each others feet.We long to be faithful companions,awake in the darkest hour.We long to follow in your footsteps,even if they lead to crosses on a barren hillside.These are the desires of our hearts. [If there is room in your bulletin, you can print this out. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. can be as simple as the letters INRI, the first Latin letters of the 10 Responsive Reading #FOMO and #YOLO: A Responsive Reading for the 21st Century Church By Scott McNeill Tagged as: Acceptance, Coming-of-Age, Discernment, Humanism, Letting Go, Meaning, Searching, Secular, Young Adults, Youth/Teens All of Nature Is Sacred By Lorelei Greenwood-Jones - Psalm 4:8. Amen. [PAUSE], for an experience of joy or peace with others. Advent Readings Week 1: Old Testament Prophecies Readings - Genesis 3:14-15 , Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-10 Why read these verses this week? The world is filled with the glory of God, and we say. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. | R: (1)To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. A pair of responsive readings that I really like includes * Ride on King Jesus: A Gathering Litany for Ascension Day * An Affirmation for Ascension Day (Based on Ephesians 1:15-22) 18. R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. adapted from The Celebration Hymnal, Copyright 1997 by Word/Integrity. center of the cross. God,creation is so much with us,sights, sounds, tastes, fragrances;we pause to give thanks for somethingin nature that gave us joy this week. God, in your mercy, you hear our prayer. (In a responsive reading, the leader and congregation read different words as the piece progresses. Are you looking for interactive worship materials? Bible passages are not arranged by topic; Responsive Readings Students: Shout your favorite thing about God Download these printable versions of the daily and Sunday and festival Scripture reading list to use in church bulletins and newsletters. whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him. 0000000665 00000 n | Purchase. through the work of Habitat for Humanity. The liturgy is also designed to be used with a Lenten sanctuary cross three years of the readings cycle. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. [3] Share to Facebook. Liturgical and other resources are linked from the Resources page under the Pastoral/Leadership tab. Free Will Baptist Hymn Book Selected Scripture Readings from the King James version of the Holy Bible. What if you added some action to the reading? A leader reads a line of scripture and the congregation reads a response. as well as those among us chained by addictions. 5. Read Luke 2:1-5. Our sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; -Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) Group 1: Don't worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. Come Lord Jesus! This setting is therefore set out as half of the congregation giving advice to the other half. adapted fromChrist-Centered Worshipby Bryan Chapell. Christ is revealed in worship! The psalms are rich in imagery, feeling, and symbolism. the objects. adapted fromChrist-Centered Worshipby Bryan Chapell. | We will teach and learn, speak and listen, and grow strong every day of every month. Believing our problems are too deep for you. For like grass, they soon fade away. The Author/engageworship.org and may not be reproduced for profit or otherwise distributed without permission. The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world. It is a delight to be together in the house of God! Lent 2: the whip VOCABULARY. Comments (0). Use simple images, charts, and tables. give us light and meaning in our times of suffering. As an organisation, we are committed to safeguarding. Come, let us sing unto the Lord. denomination commonly include a Responsive Reading Another terrific responsive reading Litany from Christine Sine, 19. I will bless those who bless you Today we pray for those who live with mental illness. They are usually Scripture passages. | Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi. If publishing, please contact me for permission. Responsive Reading - Psalm 100:1-5. In his hand are the depths of the earth; He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? Bible passages are not arranged by topic; Responsive Readings are. the whole earth greening under the spring sun. the heights of the mountains are his also. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. 2018, And did my Sovereign die? Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. var TPApp = {}; The Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning. Note: *Response Reading: I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. The Baptist Standard Hymnal with Responsive Readings book. and for transforming us daily through your creative Spirit. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Consider flow. Or weve said, Well help them tomorrow. This is a familiar passage and sometimes it helps for us to view it from a different angle. Information Notice. adapted from The Celebration Hymnal, Copyright 1997 by Word/Integrity, For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called. We know that the world needs more light like this! Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. At our church, we've made homemade soup with rolls and a . adapted fromThe Worship Sourcebook, 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources. We come to God each week with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving. For the many people who helped to provide affordable homes this week. should be a short cat-of-nine-tails type and can be placed at the foot of the cross or hung at the | You'll find different readings for each series. We invite you to be with us, Jesus, as we offer you our love, our devotion, these gifts. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Group 2: Let's live God's way! It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under peoples feet. (Photo: painting by Govert Flinck. Comments (0). Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne. The words in our heads and on our lips have been, Cant, Wont, Never, Impossible.". where the earth swings its way back towards the sun. In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of his glory. Culturally Responsive Instruction. Sing to him, sing praises to him; Uploaded by This resource was over 300 pages long, enough to warrant being a separate book. The Christmas Census. I suppose most Protestant hymnals or service books have a section of responsive readings at the back. official Responsive Readings are from the King let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! presentations, it is also effective to use a good quality photo of the Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. [This hymnal is not yet complete - may be missing texts or tunes], American Baptist Publication Society, Chicago , 1911, Acquaint thyself quickly, O sinner, with God.