because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation. 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. All publishing rights reserved. Trinity Sunday honors the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. . Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them., By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Now and forever, Amen. Gloria Patri. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11-12*, 15If you love me, keep my commands. 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. Lord God Almighty! 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. Maker of heaven and earth, It comes from the one who sent me. If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. Everything from Helpful Articles, New Webinar Series and Podcasts, Discounted Teaching Series, and so much more! In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy. The best scriptures from the NIV Bible that can be used in a Trinity Sunday Worship Service are listed for the 17 different ways that are given below. 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. All: Let us worship God! 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. If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. Romans 8:1-2, 4. People: God in three persons, blessed Trinity! 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. You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on the earth.. And 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. Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.. 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. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. John 14:23, 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. Who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], Its not like I can betray myself and reveal him for all to see. Colossians 3:17, Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God. Was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking Publications, The Faith Education, Innovation and Formation (Faith INFO)Team, Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA), The Pollinator: UCC Environmental Justice Blog, Subscriptions at the United Church of Christ, General Synod 2021 Thursday in Black Offering, General Synod 2021 Racial Justice Offering, Local Church and Conference Resource Directory. 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. 2 John 9, 2We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. (Not being on our cell phones, but just being.) For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. John 1:1, 14, 16, 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother. God has covenanted with us by the presence of the Holy Spirit, Amen. 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. We have not loved one another as we should, I want to receive newsletters and other email from Discipleship Ministries. 17I 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. You are our Creator and cause, to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work. John 14:10bc*, I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. John 17:8a*, Other Introductions to Scripture Readings, [T]here is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. Daniel 2:28a*. Dianne Bergant traces the source of our joy as being created by a good God who effortlessly establishes the entire universe as tranquility and order. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Triune God, we desire to relate to You and to each other more fully, so that we might draw into the depths of Your love, first glimpsed at creation, when Your voice called us and the earth forth out of darkness into Your light. The Call to Worship and Opening Prayer Holy, holy, holy God, we worship and adore you-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. O Lord, our Sovereign God, Spirit of Life, Wind and Breath among us, we feel You move through us, guiding us on our journey, inspiring us to share Your love with others. Jesus His Son, Who Is the Truth of God and the Word of God he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. Not at all. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. He knocks--its done quietly, but echoes so loudly. This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Other Prayers and Acclamations of Praise to God and Their. Christ our Savior, True God from true God, Thomas Merton, 20th centuryLife is this simple. In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. And join us together as one holy and apostolic church I See the Lord 5There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 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. I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Luke 12:32-34. Gathering Lectionary for Pentecost 1, June 5-September 4, 2022 (179.29 KB) (Word): Includes suggested readings, hymns, worship sparks, children's time ideas, sermon starters, etc. suffered under Pontius Pilate, 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. 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. Discipleship Ministries is an agency of The United Methodist Church 2023 Discipleship Ministries. Romans 8:1-2, 4, 4There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. It is also the churchs story. in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy . maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Mindi and posted on her Rev-o-lution blog. In these introductory chapters, the listenermy childis exhorted to learn the proper way to live so that good things will follow: prosperity, success, security, even fairness. We are anxious and resenting. Even though you have shown us your truth, we allow ourselves to rest in our own uncertainties. Romans 7:4-6, 17For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Hallelujah, praise Gods holy name! Out of his fullness we have all received grace in place of grace already given. Lord God Almighty! Wisdom speaks to our hearts. You are neither made nor fashioned by anyone. The Revised Common Lectionary is 1992 Consultation on Common Texts. Our purpose is to expand our experience and . The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them. John 14:21, Jesus replied, Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. Davis writes that [t]he heart is in biblical physiology the organ by which we know the world altogether. 1 Thessalonians 1:1*, Why You Should Use Gods Word from the Bible in Your Worship Services, All the Scriptures and the Best Scriptures to Use in Worship Services in 17 Different Ways, The Best Scriptures to Use in 31 Worship Services Based on the Church and Secular Calendars, Gods Word and the Best Scriptures to Use in 23 Special Worship Services, Scriptures on Our Freedom in Worshipping the Lord. 6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 2 Thessalonians 2:13*, Praise 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. Out of the mouths of babes and infants Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. 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! was crucified, dead, and buried; We have not been present for worship. Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. 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. 32Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Blow, wind of God,Blow away the tight rules that hold me back from trusting, risking, lovingBlow away my sin that stands in the way of encountering my neighborsReady me for birthPrepare me for riskEquip me with courage and vision for the new thing that waits around the cornerWe cannot choose the stories we have inheritedBut we can choose the stories that we become.Amen. . 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. People: We have come as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. The traditional language for the Trinity is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We do not live out the beloved community you desire for all.Forgive us, we pray, and help us give testimony to your love. 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. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. 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. Then let us worship God. All: Holy One, Three in One, create us, redeem us, sustain us. Guide us to all truth by your Spirit, that we may proclaim all that . God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him [the Son]. Romans 8:15-17*, 21Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. In all people, in all places, in every created thing the light of God is shining. John 1:1, 4, 9-11, 11[Y]you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. People: You declared, O Lord, that our sons and daughters would prophecy; the young will see visions, while the elders dream dreams. 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. Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/05/prayer-john-3-1-17.html. When we look to the heavens, the work of your fingers, And 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. Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). 14How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God! 38Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. 39By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. 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. through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. On the third day he rose again 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. So, it is a journey of some length. Most people know what a proverb is, even if theyve never opened the Bible to the Old Testament book that carries that name. Merciful Lord, faithful Christ, and sending Spirit, In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 5. And yet I hear the crickets singing incessantly among the reeds. Praise 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. Call to ConfessionAs heirs of God, let us come to lay before God our sin and wrongdoings and lack of faith. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 9Do not be angry beyond measure, LORD; do not remember our sins forever. 2 Corinthians 1:21-22. 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 (. 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*. Prayers and Acclamations of Praise to God, Assurances of Gods Pardon, Declarations of Gods Forgiveness, and Absolutions, Fellowship, Loving One Another, and Passing Gods Peace, Affirmations, Encouragements, and Promises of God. 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! Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. The language ties together the churches of this generation in our ecumenical life, especially in the Sacrament of Baptism. The glory of God is above the heavens! 5, 2023 8:15 & 10:45 A.M. Living on the Path of Respect (460.82 KB) . 27And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. . Julie Polters elegant words perhaps say it best, that this is the truth of God: all creation is one holy web of relationships, and gifts meant for all; that creation vibrates with the pain of all its parts, because its true destiny is joy.. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty! 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. 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. Peter replied, Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And his kingdom will have no end. Holy and triune God, 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. We have not sown the seeds of gospel hope, Wisdom is gained by practicing what is right, and noticing what happens when that practice succeeds and when it fails. 16They were all filled with awe and praised God. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! 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. who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This song of African American origin is characterized by a memorable refrain that has remained constant for over a century; the stanzas, however,. I believe in God, the Father almighty, Reposted: https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/benediction-john-3-16-17.html. 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. Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. . 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. Mutual and loving, 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). . The 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 Introductions, Woe to the obstinate children, declares the. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. 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. Underneath it all, everything makes sense. P: God's greatness is beyond our understanding. The Lord sits enthroned as king forever. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11-12*, And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever. 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. ONE: Give us a heart full of mercy, a heart that turns away from violence and retaliation and finds a path towards restoration and peace. God 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. It does not store any personal data. the young will see visions, while the elders dream dreams. . Leader: Take away all guilt; accept that which is good. P: Through Jesus we have come to know the absolute love of God. If you're interested in reading the results, visit here: https://pandemicworshipsurvey.blogspot.com/. Wonderful beyond measure, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. Father God, Holy Three-in-One, A hymn like "Holy, Holy, Holy," ( United Methodist Hymnal, 64), a perfect Trinity Sunday hymn, can be followed by a simple chorus like " Jesu, Tawa Pano" ("Jesus, We Are Here," The Faith We Sing, 2273) or " Dios Esta Aqui" ("God Is Here Today," The Faith We Sing, 2049). . . Ephesians 4:26-27, 30-32. 8They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? 1. Place two 6"risers in front of the 10" riser and slightly to the right and the left. 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. Scripturally-based resources for worship planners and leaders. Trinity Sunday also allows us to sense how this trinitarian dynamic extends to useven in worship. Susan A. Blain. 23And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. We celebrate in faith the sacrifice of Jesus Christ once and for all 2 Corinthians 1:3-4. THIS WEEK AT TRINITY SUNDAY MARCH 5 8:30 am Contemporary Worship Service 9:00 am Live Stream 9:45 am Sunday school 11:00 am Traditional Worship Service 5:00 pm Youth Group MONDAY MARCH 6 6:30 pm Mercy Mall 21. 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. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! No,--I, the night, am his accomplice. . 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. 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. Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, . ~ survey response Dr. Bertrice Wood, Sagamore Hills, Ohio. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, and do not move from the hope held out in the gospel. Ephesians 1:3. 2 John 9. One: Holy One, Three in One, we open ourselves to you. We are launching ourselves on the grand Ordinary Time journey. Luke 7:11-17, 18 [B]e filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. . This you have done from the beginning of the world and will do to the end. whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. A shadowy figure, moving slowly when concealed and swiftly when in the open. Q: Why should we observe Trinity Sunday when it isn't a clear event in Scripture? What difference does it make to speak of wisdom as something of the heart rather than of the head? We are invited to encounter God as Three in One. Weekly Seeds is a service of the Congregational Vitality Initiative, Local Church Ministries, United Church of Christ. Ephesians 1:17, 18[T]hrough him [Christ Jesus] we . And the Holy Spirit of God Who Inspired the Bibles Writers.
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