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. Let us repent from our sins, Romans 14:17-18, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. Calls to worship and blessings for the end of a service Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Amen. The blessing of Father, Spirit, Son. Moving sketchily in the darkness. was crucified, dead, and buried; 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. Also look forward to resurrection and new life in the world to come. In accordance with the Scriptures; Ephesians 2:22. 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*. . People: All thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea Leader: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! 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 . The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name. Q: Why should we observe Trinity Sunday when it isn't a clear event in Scripture? A: It is true that Trinity Sunday is unlike Pentecost and Christmas in that it doesn't focus on a particular . What in other myths were enemies to be conquered, such as the heavens and the sea, here are docile creatures that have been set in place by the Creator and have been given limits beyond which they cannot advance. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. He said, Young man, I say to you, get up!. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. All publishing rights reserved. . Romans 8:11, 15If you love me, keep my commands. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". True God from true God, And crowned us with glory and honor. 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. Does not wisdom call, / and does not understanding raise her voice? . Lord God Almighty! . Romans 15:30, 5May the Lord direct your hearts into Gods love and Christs perseverance. 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. No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is himself God and is in closest relationship with the Father, has made him known. 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. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Home Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. Though we were as good as dead,God made us alive with the grace of Christthrough whom we are rescued and healed.O give thanks to God for such unswerving love,for such wonderful deeds for the children of earth. Forgive us, God, and celebrate your presence in our hearts once more. 3We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. 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. It takes place the Sunday after Pentecost on the liturgical calendar. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! . Romans 14:17-18, 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. 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. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. . He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2to proclaim the year of the LORDs favor . Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped. Just as you can hear the windbut cant tell where it comes from or where it is going,so you cant explain how people are born of the Spirit. John 3:8. Our fervent hope is that you experience the presence of God among us. Titus 3:4-7, Other Assurances of Pardon, Declarations of Gods, Forgiveness, and Absolutions to Consider Using. 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. Its a sign of our cultures biblical illiteracy that many folks confuse sayings from the Bibles book of Proverbs with sayings from early American Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin: perhaps the most familiar example is the saying, God helps those who help themselves, which does not appear in Scripture but in Franklins 18th-century Poor Richards Almanack! God from God, Light from Light, . Colossians 1:21-23a*. and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. They note in particular that the tradition incorporates only male language for God, and seek to incorporate other images which point to broader understandings of the substance and characteristics of the Holy Mystery which is our Triune God. My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. Tucker contrasts the way the historical books of the Bible (like First Samuel) or the prophets (like Jeremiah) answer this question, that God is known through acts of revelation and intervention in history, with the direction that wisdom teachers take when they claim that Gods will and ways are known in the created order and through wisdom, which is a link between God and all who inhabit the earth. It seems to me that this introductory wisdom poem is a song instead of a lecture or a sermon, like the songs in a musical, when the message is better delivered in a melody that has a power that we cant quite explain, but reaches our depths nevertheless. In the Name of the Lord . Third Sunday in Lent, Year A, Learning to Live Inside Out (inspired by Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-16). 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). This week, Trinity Sunday now celebrates the fullness of the Triune God. If you are well enough why not spend a few moments with God, knowing that other people are sharing this act of worship with you. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.). Trinity Sunday COLOR: White SCRIPTURE READINGS: Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 CALLS TO WORSHIP Call to Worship #1 L: The name of the Lord is majestic! For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all Gods people. and our greeting, in the worship we share. Be still and know that God is near. 28[Y]ou will be my people, and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36:25-28*, 19God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him [the Son], 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Though brief, I meditate on the roles of the Trinity rather than the names: what God the Father (or Mother) does is create; what the Son does is redeem; what the Spirit does is sustain. Most people know what a proverb is, even if theyve never opened the Bible to the Old Testament book that carries that name. Amen. All: Holy One, Three in One, create us, redeem us, sustain us. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. John 14:13-14, I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. Ephesians 3:16-19, 1 To Gods elect, . Order of Worship with Communion - Trinity Sunday June 7, 2020 . We 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. WORSHIP WITH RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH Second Sunday in Lent SUNDAY, MAR. All: Let us worship a Son who redeems us even from ourselves. And the life of the world to come. 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. What difference does it make to speak of wisdom as something of the heart rather than of the head? 2 Corinthians 3:17. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. He ascended into heaven The third day he rose again from the dead. Amen. We 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. in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say. John 12:49, 50b*, The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority. And Jesus has come to you and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. (Adapted from Psalm 29). Not at all. . One: Holy One, Three in One, we open ourselves to you. 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. 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. Luke 7:11-17. Revelation 5:6a, 9-14*, 5My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you. When the Spirit Moves Trinity Sunday, Year B - Liturgical Resources. . 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3, 13But we ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you . We celebrate in faith the sacrifice of Jesus Christ once and for all Leader: Take away all guilt; accept that which is good. 5For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. I thank my God every time I remember you. Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/05/prayer-john-3-1-17.html. Introductions to Consider Using, 12In him [Christ Jesus] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Draw us close and bind us together in your mercy. 2 Corinthians 13:14. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. 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. It does not store any personal data. In the saving name of your son, Jesus Christ, 2 Thessalonians 2:13*, Other Prayers of Thanksgiving and TheirIntroductions to Consider Using, 3Praise 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. and Have It Preserved Down through the Centuries And is seated at the right hand of the Father. 1300 E. 9th Street, Suite 1100 Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. They were written by Roddy Hamilton and posted on Mucky Paws. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.