Emptier of Tombs: you raised Jesus from the grave so all fears might be banished; so the locked doors of our hearts could be flung open; so our quivering lips could declare what we have seen and heard. Bright Glory of God: as you stood in … [Continue reading] about prayer of the day: Easter 2B
call to worship: the word of life
L: The Word of life spoke: P: so we could hear the angels' 'Alleluias!' L: The Word of life reached out: P: so we could touch the hope which heals us. L: The Word of life walked out of death's dread tomb: P: so we could follow him into … [Continue reading] about call to worship: the word of life
confession and pardon: forgetting the resurrection
Prayer of Confession Living Lord, Loving God of this Easter Season—we confess that we have already forgotten the Resurrection. We are already back to our old ways, clinging to consuming, scrambling to be “good enough” and trying to do too much. … [Continue reading] about confession and pardon: forgetting the resurrection
call to confession / declaration of grace: in the midst of the song
Call to Confession: Even in the midst of great joy and celebration, we know that our lives don't always reflect God's intentions... So please join me in the prayer of confession, printed in the bulletin, followed by a moment of silent … [Continue reading] about call to confession / declaration of grace: in the midst of the song
thanksgiving for baptism
Water, water everywhere, even some to drink. Water, water everywhere, in every tub and sink. Water for all life on earth, Water as witness to every new birth. Water, longed for in deserts so bare. Water, a gift so precious to share. Water … [Continue reading] about thanksgiving for baptism
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