Colossians 3:17, 21Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him. That love is God. P: The mountains tower and the seas roar in praise of God! John 7:37-39a*, 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. Amen. Here's a beautiful call to worship and opening prayer for the second Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday). Does the universe make sense to you? J. Philip Newell, 21st century The Celtic tradition invites us to look with the inner eye. The Divine Trinity invites us to testify to its Being as the foundation for reconciliation all of Gods people and for Creation. Ephesians 1:3-5, 11-12, 18[B]e filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. . The voice of the Lord causes the earth to shake and in Gods temple, all shall say Glory! Place two 6"risers in front of the 10" riser and slightly to the right and the left. L: Yet God has revealed God's self in Jesus Christ. 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. This you have done from the beginning of the world and will do to the end. Psalm 14:1, 1The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. Call to Worship for Trinity Sunday/Peace - Discipleship Ministries . Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:1-4. Leader: Holy, Holy, Holy Spiritmove us to action. (There is no need to credit the re:Worship blog itself.). Ephesians 2:19-22*, [I]n him [Christ Jesus] you . are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. In the Holy Spirit, we are gifted, again and again. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. 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. Call to WorshipLeader: Come into this household of the living God, the Three in One. 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. Ephesians 1:3-5, 11-12. speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. 1 Peter 1:1-2*, Other Benedictions and Blessings to Consider Using, 16Out of his [the Sons] fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. Trinity Sunday is an acknowledgement of the mysterious and wondrous God we worship. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. I See the Lord Mindi and posted on her Rev-o-lution blog. People: We have come as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. Ephesians 2:18*. We might also reflect on the relationship between wisdom and being human: Ellen Davis says that the very capacity to desire wisdom and ultimately to acquire itor better, as the biblical imagery suggests, to enter into lifelong relationship with heris perhaps what most distinctively marks us as human, as the term homo sapiens (compare Latin sapientia, wisdom) suggests. However, she warns that the modern age has seen wisdom outpaced by technical expertise. Used by permission. That we may truly share one faith, have one calling, 8They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? . Can you probe the limits of the Almighty? Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. Content on ucc.org is copyrighted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ and may be only shared according to the guidelines outlined here. Before anyone entered the sanctuary this morning, love was already here. Rather than contradicting each other, these two books give voice to the paradoxes of life: we all know that there is much that is trueand provenin Proverbs, but we also share the questions Job has about the mysteries, and injustices, of life. Calls to worship and blessings for the end of a service 14He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. . We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Where do you see order, and where do you see chaos? to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. Nothing could be simpler or more democraticafter all, everyone has a heart., The spiritual practice of paying attention, We might also read this text as a starting point and inspiration for a spiritual practice that is much neglected in our frantic, overly-electronic, preoccupied world: paying attention to creation in order to deepen our relationship with God. They were all filled with awe and praised God. in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Romans 15:30, May the Lord direct your hearts into Gods love and Christs perseverance. The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Titus 3:4-7, Other Assurances of Pardon, Declarations of Gods, Forgiveness, and Absolutions to Consider Using. Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. Even though you have shown us your truth, we allow ourselves to rest in our own uncertainties. Dr. Bertrice Wood, Sagamore Hills, Ohio. . We have not loved one another as we should, BenedictionAnd the peace of God which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Bible texts are from the New Revised Standard Version, 1989 Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 10And 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, 10Then 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*, 13And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. . And the life of the world to come. When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, Dont cry., Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. Trinity Sunday honors the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Waxing the Surfboard at Holy Trinity, West Palm Beach 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. Used by permission. Of one being with the Father; This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. But now he has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation Colossians 1:19-22. And by him we cry, Abba, Father. 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. Nathan Decker is the pastor of the South Sussex Charge of the Petersburg District of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Jesus, the Christ, the Savior of us all, our Brother and Friend, we desire to walk in Your ways and to love one another as You have first loved us. Trinity Sunday and the Call to Worship | Reformed Worship 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. You have made us whole time and again. New to this blog? It comes from the one who sent me. Romans 5:1-2, 5, 15The Spirit you received does not make you . Who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], Ephesians 3:14-19, I 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. 39The 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 Introductionsto Consider Using, 1 Woe to the obstinate children, declares the LORD, to those who carry out plans that are not mine, . The Father receives our worship, the Son perfects it, and the Spirit prompts it. Ephesians 2:22, 13[W]e ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you . The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. 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. They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? Lord God Almighty! and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. Call to Worship Mighty Wind, who danced over the deep and surveyed the shapeless void, dance among us now and ready us for your creative purpose. All rights reserved. 1 Peter 1:17-19, The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Leader: Holy, holy, holy! Sunday, May 30Trinity Sunday. Scripture Lessons-Isaiah 6: 1-8-Psalm 29-Romans 8: 12-17-John 3: 1-17. 26I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Content on ucc.org is copyrighted by the National Setting of the United Church of Christ and may be only shared according to the guidelines outlined here. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. They adopted and adapted the biblical text to their own reality: they actualized the word of God, applying it to their own day and to their leader, Christ. Engaging this text, and this unusual biblical character, then, is an excellent way for each of us, as Murphy urges us, to become aware of his or her roots in the Old Testament and experience the biblical heritage. In doing so, we may then find our appreciation of the mystery of the Trinity deepened, and our spiritual life enriched as well. 18I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, 19and his incomparably great power for us who believe. 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. 18No 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. Ephesians 1:17, 18[T]hrough him [Christ Jesus] we . We are invited to encounter God as Three in One. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. John 4:23-24*, Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. History of Hymns: 'Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land'. 5Who is it that overcomes the world? In the Name of the Lord Holy God, forgive our sinful ways.Teach us to be patient.Instruct us to be grateful.Guide us to be responsible and humble.As we turn ourselves around and look to the cross,let us experience your grace and your gift of new life.In the name of Christ our Savior, we pray. 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. Posted on the website of the Superb Mennonite Church. 5And hope does not put us to shame, because Gods love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us. Hebrews 9:13-14, Other Affirmations, Encouragements, and Promisesof God to Consider Using, 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. As we worship, may we gain new insight about the mystery and wonder of your love. Second Sunday in Lent, Year A - Lectionary Planning Notes, Learning to Live Inside Out Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Call to Worship Psalm 100 Life in Community Prayer for the People Lord's Prayer, Ecumenical Version . And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross! Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Office of the General Minister & President, The Council for Health and Human Services Ministries, Statement of Faith of the United Church of Christ La Declaracin de Fe de la Iglesia Unida de Cristo, Center for Analytics, Research & Development and Data (CARDD), About The Center for Analytics, Research & Development, and Data (CARDD). have access to the Father by one Spirit. One God in three persons, The Best Calls to Worship for Trinity Sunday 23 " [A] time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. and 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. Ephesians 5:18b-20*, Other Introductions to Singing to Consider Using, 6Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. re:Worship: Trinity Sunday Worship Resource Index - Blogger through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. Call to Worship | Hold Fast to What Is Good Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts, YouIm talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets! 9Do not be angry beyond measure, LORD; do not remember our sins forever. We confess that our relationships are imperfect and . 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. 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! Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. 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. We welcome each other and we welcome You. Weekly PrayerGod 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. . Lord God Almighty! . It comes from the one who sent me. 2 Corinthians 3:17, 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. Isaiah 61:1-3*, 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Written by Amy Loving, and posted on The Worship Closet: The Place for Creative Worship Ideas. . They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. Divine Word, who called forth light and life, call us now and open us to your grace. . And is seated at the right hand of the Father. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that Christ revealed and rejoice in the glory he shared with us. (Adapted from Psalm 29). The earliest printed version Of Im So Glad Jesus Lifted Me appears to be in the African American Episcopal hymnal, Lift Every Voice and Sing (. 1 John 3:21-24. have access to the Father by one Spirit. 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. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. (inspired by Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-16). 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. Hebrews 9:13-14, Other Affirmations, Encouragements, and Promises, and provide for those who grieve . The Book of Proverbs is one example of Wisdom literature in the Old Testament, and it balances the very different perspective of another example of Wisdom literature, the book of Job. The one who lived and died and lives again, Christ Jesus our Lord. 9And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy . 16Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. L: When we look at the heavens, we rejoice in God! Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. What wisdom might be gained in sitting still for twenty minutes and paying attention to our surroundings? Amen. Forgive us and restore us, Underneath it all, everything makes sense. We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 1 Peter 1:1-2*. This phrase refers not to cowering anxiety about God but to an appropriate and deep reverence, and awe, before the One who made us and is actually the source of all true wisdom. Place one 2"riser in front of the 10"riser, but near the front of the worship table. The language ties together the churches of this generation in our ecumenical life, especially in the Sacrament of Baptism. . The Lord of all has called us forth; But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code. 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. African American Our Triune God has made us good. 12As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried outthe only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Fourth Sunday in Lent, Year A, Home Here are gathering words for Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). Please confirm that you want to receive email from us. Philippians 2:5-11. Our Creator God has listened to our hearts and inspired within our minds a life renewed Intimately united as a society of love, This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. 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. We desire to draw closer to You, O God. You gather, protect, and care for us, your beloved, through Word and Spirit. 2 Thessalonians 3:5, 15For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all Gods people, 16I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. Trinity Sunday Liturgy - katyandtheword For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, Colossians 1:15, 17-19, The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. They are clearly identified in each blog post. Lord, have mercy. You are neither made nor fashioned by anyone. And the Holy Spirit of God Who Inspired the Bibles Writers. Philippians 1:3-6, 9-11, 3We 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. 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. the holy catholic Church, We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Power of Your Love. True God from true God, John 1:16-18, 1 To the church . The use of the Triune formula connects the church today with the historic church, born in the struggle of Christians throughout generations to express their beliefs about God in God's Very Being. The blood of goats and bulls and the ashes of a heifer sprinkled on those who are ceremonially unclean sanctify them so that they are outwardly clean. 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. Eternal Father, Strong to Save being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. I wrote this responsive Call to Worship for Trinity Sunday at First Christian Church of Burlington. History of Hymns: 'We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace'. Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. All publishing rights reserved. 1 John 1:7*, 23[T]his is his [Gods] command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. Glory and praise to you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever. 5. [T]he Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. Oh, look on us, we pray, for we are all your people. Of course, those last two associations reflect Christian understandings related to the second and third persons in the Trinity (this is, after all, Trinity Sunday). All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy, https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/03/call-to-worship-god-so-loved-world.html, https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/05/prayer-john-3-1-17.html, https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/04/prayer-john-3-1-17.html, https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/benediction-john-3-16-17.html. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. PDF Printable Order of Worship Trinity Sunday with Communion Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Kathryn Matthews Huey and the Rev. You have founded a bulwark because of your foes, For many, however, the traditional language is a hindrance to the intimacy of their relationship with God. Colossians 1:3-4, 9-12*, Other Prayers of Requests and Thanksgiving, In him [Christ Jesus] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? In love, he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. The one who keeps Gods commands lives in him, and he in them. No, this teaching is clearly for everyone, for her cry is to all that live (v. 4). 2 So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Isaiah 64:6-9, 36Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah. 37When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, Brothers, what shall we do? 38Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11-12*, 15If you love me, keep my commands. Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-32. And Jesus has come to you and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. May the Lord bless the whole world with peace! Lindsey Baynham, Pentecost Liturgical Resources from Africana Writers 1, edited by Safiya Fosua, 2020. 23[A] time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. Call to worship invoking the Trinity | The Fat Pastor In love 5he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will11In him we were also chosen, . we call You Father, Mother, Author of Life: we call You the Son, the Messiah, the One who Saves: we call You the Advocate, the Inspirer, Breath and Wind of God: that we might journey with You more fully and deeply. Titus 3:4-7, Other Assurances of Pardon, Declarations of Gods For we know that those who are merciful will be shown mercy, and so we pray Holy One: ALL: Move us toward blessedness, O God. Colossians 1:21-23a*, 17Since you call on a Father who judges each persons work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Voice of the Lord Is Calling This is the first Sunday after the Pentecost. Trinity Sunday and the Call to Worship - Calvin University 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. O Lord, our Sovereign God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! 16They were all filled with awe and praised God. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the Lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Taken from O Merciful God: God of Wisdom: Prayers for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, written by Rev. Then I looked and heard the voice of many angels, numbering thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand. For the sake of his son, Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit who is at work within us. 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. 11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Discipleship Ministries | Trinity Sunday, Year C - Liturgical Our modern world and its horrors are testimony to the uses to which such expertise have been put, and to what happens when Wisdom, with its essential connection with goodness, is not part of the picture. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor! For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; O Lord, our Sovereign God,