for Sunday, 3 May 2009, post #3

Scripture Readings

Our liturgist, Loma, will read the 1 John 3:16-24 passage on Sunday. I'll lead the Psalm will be responsive & read the John & Acts passages.

for Sunday, 3 May 2009, post #2

Liturgical Elements

Call to Worship

In the presence of God, we gather:
people burdened and looking for comfort;
folks whose spirits need a makeover.
Like little children, we surround God:
hoping for that touch which will refresh us;
longing to be embraced in arms of love.
We look, & find a feast has been prepared for us:
bread which will give us life anew;
the cup which overflows with grace and hope.

Prayer of Approach

On the lonely paths through life,
you are smoothing the way for us.
In the barren soil where we till our souls,
you are nurturing us with love.
Wherever we are, we find you,
Crafter of Creation.

When we go to fill the emptiness
of a hungry world,
you are handing us the bags of food.
When we see children struggling
to get past the potholes of poverty,
you are waiting with the gifts
we can use to smooth their way.
Wherever we are, we find you,
Shepherd of God's little ones.
At the corner where anger
intersects with judgment,
you are handing out bottles
filled from peace's spring.

At every opportunity we have
to share goodness and mercy,
we find our pockets stuffed
with simple acts of kindness.
Wherever we are, we find you,
Shepherd's Spirit.

Wherever we are, we find you,
God in Community, Holy in One.
Amen.

I have yet to decide the order of the scripture readings so don't know what text Loma will be reading yet.

Call to Worship and Prayer of Approach taken from Lectionary Liturgies by Thom Shuman.

for Sunday, 3 May 2009, post #1

4th Sunday after Easter

Worship Leaders:

• Music Leader: Lisa Haley
• Accompanist: Ann Willard (welcome back!)
• Liturgist: Loma Eaves
• Elder: Ann Willard
• Preacher: Gerry Brague

Lectionary Texts:

• Acts 4:5-12
• Psalm 23
• 1 John 3:16-24
• John 10:11-18

Hymns:

• Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us, CH # 558
• Precious Lord, Take My Hand, CH # 628
• My Shepherd, You Supply My Need, CH # 80

I don't know yet what direction or scripture I'll use on Sunday for my main text. When I've figured that out, I'll post here as well as (as always) liturgy.