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1. The Season Of Renewal

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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Wayne H. Keller

After everyone leaves the sanctuary on Fat Tuesday, and before anyone enters the sanctuary on Ash Wednesday, cover the cross and communion table with the daily newspaper. (You may want to get permission from the worship committee, though I can assure you that you will create more excitement if you tell no one ahead of time. On Ash Wednesday, leave the sanctuary open all day, and all night, if possible. Invite the people to come, to stay as long as they want, to sit in silence, and to write down their ...

2. The Season Of Renewal

Mark 1:1-8

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Wayne H. Keller

Theme: The Wise Men's Visit; King Herod's Anxiety; John's Preaching; Jesus' Baptism. The beginning of Jesus' journey to the Cross and Empty Tomb. THE EKKLESIA GATHERS TO CELEBRATE Pastoral Invitation If your people have no idea of the meaning of ekklesia, explain it. The ekklesia is the evangel (small e); God's Spirit is the Evangel (large E). We will discover the meaning of that truth this Epiphany Season. I invite you to keep a record of what you learn about Epiphany as we proceed. Declaration of Joy ( ...

3. The Season Of Renewal

John 3:1-21

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Wayne H. Keller

Theme: Jesus Teaches Nicodemus. God Overcomes the Darkness by Sending the Human Jesus Who Became the Risen Christ. WE OFFER OURSELVES IN THE SPIRIT OF THE LIVING CHRIST Pastoral Invitation In the name of the unique, one of a kind, human, Jesus of Nazareth, welcome to the fourth Sunday in Lent. We're here! Now what? No matter what our reason for coming, now that we're here, with what kind of expectations of the pastor, of yourself, of God, did we come? Any care to respond? (Wait.) As your pastor, I want to ...

4. The Season Of Renewal

John 13:1-17

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Wayne H. Keller

Theme: Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet; Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial. Consider a silent communion with the worshipers focused on the Cross and communion table still covered with the daily newspaper. Some ideas for the bulletin; some ideas for the pastor: 1. Simulate the washing of the people's feet as they enter the sanctuary, by shining their shoes. Be prepared to have some reject the act; be prepared for the hostility of others. 2. The end is near -- Jesus knew it; disciples sensed it; clergy demanded ...

5. Prayers for Year A

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William S. Carter

... Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, within our world today. Amen. FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT · Matthew 20:17-28 Father, help us to be men and women for others. We are so often pushing ahead to be first and best and most important. Renew for us the symbol of the servant; the man of God; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and rules with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, within our world today. Amen. FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT · John 11:1-53 [or John 11:47-53] Almighty God ...

6. Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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Paul A. Laughlin

... BE TO GOD! AMEN Collect O Gracious and Merciful God, whose goodness and loving kindness have brought us our salvation in the person of a child: continue to bless us with the outpouring of your Spirit; that we may live as your regenerate and renewed people, and heirs of eternal life, through him who is born this day. Amen Prayer of Confession Forgiving and compassionate God, we readily but regretfully confess that we often live in forgetfulness of the wondrous gifts we have received from you through your Son ...

7. Celebrate God's Presence and the Salvation He Brings

Zephaniah 3:1-20

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Carl Hoefler

... get the best of us, Father, and we are deprived ot joy, love, even life itself. Forgive us for being so easily defeated by the power of sin, even to the point that we are insensitive to your presence. Come in our midst and give us the experience of renewal, joy, and victory; that our lives may be not only a blessing of gladness to ourselves, but also to you. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Hymns "Hail to the Lord's Anointed” “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates” “O Son of God Incarnate” “The ...

8. Epiphany 6

Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 3:1-23, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119

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John R. Brokhoff

... theme of this Sunday seems to be life in the light of the Law. Jesus takes up the Law, emphasizes the Christian's obligation to obey it, and re-interprets it in terms of motivation (Gospel). In his final address to the Israelites, Moses calls for a renewal of the Sinai covenant which calls for obedience to the Decalogue (Lesson 1). The prayer refers to our understanding "the things we ought to do." The Psalm promises happiness to those who walk in the Law. Since we do not always keep the Law, the Hymn is ...

9. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

... know we rarely speak of these deep, deep hurts with anyone. Sometimes we even deny them to ourselves. Grant us the courage to face our pain. Help us see that it is not only an interruption, or a distraction, but a guide, an arrow that points us toward growth, renewed life, and healing. In guarded moments we speak of our anguish to others, and we listen to what they say. Other times we buy a book or a tape and apply the words to our lives, or we search the scriptures as best we can. But eventually all roads ...

10. Prayers for Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

... practice rather than the reality of the coming of Jesus Christ, has defined the meaning of today. We can appeal to your kindness and generosity, not because of any good deeds of our own, but because of our salvation through the water of baptism and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. By your grace, Jesus Christ is our Savior. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God in highest heaven grants peace on earth to all on whom rests the favor of the Most High. Friends, believe the Good ...

11. Christmas Day/Dawn

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

... practice rather than the reality of the coming of Jesus Christ, has defined the meaning of today. We can appeal to your kindness and generosity, not because of any good deeds of our own, but because of our salvation through the water of baptism and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. By your grace, Jesus Christ is our Savior. Amen. Declaration Of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God in highest heaven grants peace on earth to all on whom rests the favor of the Most High. Friends, believe the Good ...

12. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

... and thus enabled to see you in your ultimate glory. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of wisdom, we praise your name. Christ of the cross, we give thanks for your loving and forgiving death for our sins. Purifying Spirit, we celebrate the liberation from our guilt as you renew and revive our spirits. We are humbled by the dignity to which you call us despite our faults and failing. Thanks be to you, O God. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Your house, O God, is meant to be a house of prayer. May nothing we do here be ...

13. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-43, Luke 12:13-21

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B. David Hostetter

... your will in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION O God, you have taught us how good it is to follow the promptings of your Spirit and how bitter is the grief of failing to know and do what is good. Forgive our failures and renew our resolve to be obedient to your call to serve you in all the activities of our daily life. You have created the church to be the guardian of the truth that is Jesus Christ and to share it with others. Make us wise in this vocation, ready to ...

14. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-43

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B. David Hostetter

... gathered in from all lands. Prayer of Confession God above all, you may fairly judge us for living below the level of our potential. Forgive us for being only partly freed from our old natures and our sins when you have made it possible for us to be renewed in the image of yourself - the likeness in which humanity was created and which has been manifest a second time in Christ. The life we have lived is not the full resurrection-life Christ has offered us. Be patient with our slowness in putting on our new ...

15. Seder Service: The Passover Haggadah

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Robert L. Linder and Rabbi Sol Ester

... containers of water and basins may be set at convenient places on the table. Wash the Hands 3. KARPAS -- Eat a Green Vegetable The green vegetable is a symbol of springtime and the miracle of nature's renewal. At this season when Mother Earth arrays herself in fresh verdure, the spirit of man rises, and he renews his faith in a world where freedom and justice will prevail. The salt water, into which the Karpas is dipped to make it palatable, has been interpreted as salty tears, to remind us of the tears ...

16. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

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Russell F. Anderson

... ? To gather the people in solemn assembly. In contrast Jesus, in the Gospel Lesson, warns against sounding our individual horns prior to a religious act. To call attention to ourselves and our righteousness is always wrong, but gathering the community for repentance and renewal is what Lent is all about. Young and old, people and priests must respond to God's trumpet call. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:20 6:10 Beggars for Christ (v. 20). The apostle begs and pleads with the Corinthians to become God's friends ...

17. Proper 11

Mark 6:30-44

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Dennis Koch

... verses, in which Mark concludes one pericope and begins another, we see a very human picture of the disciples, as they are sorely in need of rest, relaxation and renewal. Yet, though Christ himself recognizes that need and tries to provide for it, the crowds prevent it, showing just how urgently needed Christian ministry is. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns ... of who we are. Jesus took time to rest. He encouraged his disciples to rest. It is time to take time for leisure, for rest, for renewal. Amen.

18. For the Baptism of Our Lord

Mark 1:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... created but the activities we undertake to restore what has been uglified by rapacity and waste. In the restoration of what has been spoiled may we sense the presence of the Spirit of peace and joy. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Powerful Creator, Humble Savior, Renewing Spirit, renew in us the generous nature which is your image in which we were created in the beginning that the beauty of the world and the order of church may be advanced in every generation. Amen. PSALM 29:1-11 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly ...

19. Put Away Earthly Desires

Colossians 3:1-17

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Carl Hoefler

... life to being a new person. People: We are not as new as we would like to be, but we are trying to put away our sinful desires. Pastor: We cannot do it by ourselves. But with Christ living in us we will be able to experience a new nature, renewed by God himself. People: With God's help we will walk away from our former sins, and become more and more like Christ! Collect Eternal God, who inspires us to change our manner of living by loving us in spite of our sinfulness: Help us to put to death our ...

20. The Promise

Jeremiah 33:1-26

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James Wilson

... with joy the message of Christ. Leader: Let our hearts be joined in praise and song before Almighty God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and merciful God, You heard the cries of the ancients and sent us the Christ. Hear our cries today and renew our spirits in this season even as You did in the days of old. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often as we enter the season of Advent we turn our attention toward all that must be done for the coming holidays and we fail ...

21. Wednesday in Holy Week

Isaiah 50:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-13, John 13:18-30

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... of faith. Collect Almighty God, whose Son faced his cross without wavering, and defeated its power and shame: Grant us renewed faith in our discipleship by his example; that we, too, may endure our crosses with victory, and experience the glory ... discipleship to the protected areas of life. Forgive us when we have sacrificed our faith on the crosses of opposition and ridicule. Renew our faith, and strengthen our discipleship; that we may be true in all circumstances to our Savior, Jesus Christ, in whose name ...

22. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 5:12-21, Genesis 28:10-22

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... his covenant with Jacob Call to Worship Pastor: God expressed confidence in Jacob even though Jacob was unworthy through sin. People: As Jacob was running from his sin, God came to him with the assurance of divine protection. Pastor: God renewed the covenant he had made with Abraham, promising Jacob he would be blessed with God's faithfulness. People: Like Jacob, may we realize God's presence in our lives, and commit our ways to him. Collect O loving God, who obliges yourself in a covenant relationship ...

23. Pentecost (Episcopal)

Isaiah 44:1-5, Psalm 104:1-35

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... ) people is especially appropriate for Pentecost. Call to Worship Leader: Without God's Spirit, we are as dust! People: WITHOUT GOD'S SPIRIT WE ARE DRY AND PARCHED! Leader: With God's Spirit, we are recreated! People: WITH GOD'S SPIRIT WE ARE REFRESHED AND RENEWED! (Based on Psalm 104) Collect Nurturing God, you have time and again poured out your life-giving Spirit upon people whose souls were dry and barren. Send us once more that Great Comforter: that, on this Pentecost Day, we may be revitalized by the ...

24. Advent 2

Isaiah 40:1-31, 2 Peter 3:1-18, Mark 1:1-8

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Paul A. Laughlin

... IN HARMONY WITH GOD AND GOD’S WILL. Collect O God of hope, who have ever fulfilled your promises to your people, give new life to our hope in Christ; that all in good time - all in God’s time - we may realize the total renewal and reorientation of our world, through him who came, who comes, and will come again. Amen Prayer of Confession Faithful and compassionate God, we regret having to confess our impatience with our world and its many troubles; our tendency to despair that your promises of universal ...

25. Christmas, Proper 3

John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-14, Isaiah 51:17--52:12

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Paul A. Laughlin

... beings like us, whether prophets or a Son. Forgive our failure to hear you when you speak, and the many ways we go wrong as a result. Make us attentive to your self-revelation, that we may feel your creative, redemptive, and supportive presence, and live renewed and wholesome lives as a result. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen Gospel: John 1:1-14 Theme: God’s Word in fullness and flesh Exegetical Note John’s reworking of this pre-Christian hymn implies an irony: although God’s Word is eternal and is ...

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1. The Season Of Renewal

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

2. The Season Of Renewal

Mark 1:1-8

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Wayne H. Keller

3. The Season Of Renewal

John 3:1-21

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Wayne H. Keller

4. The Season Of Renewal

John 13:1-17

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Wayne H. Keller

5. Prayers for Year A

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William S. Carter

6. Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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Paul A. Laughlin

7. Celebrate God's Presence and the Salvation He Brings

Zephaniah 3:1-20

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Carl Hoefler

8. Epiphany 6

Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 3:1-23, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119

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John R. Brokhoff

9. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

10. Prayers for Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

11. Christmas Day/Dawn

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

... practice rather than the reality of the coming of Jesus Christ, has defined the meaning of today. We can appeal to your kindness and generosity, not because of any good deeds of our own, but because of our salvation through the water of baptism and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. By your grace, Jesus Christ is our Savior. Amen. Declaration Of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God in highest heaven grants peace on earth to all on whom rests the favor of the Most High. Friends, believe the Good ...

12. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

13. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-43, Luke 12:13-21

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B. David Hostetter

14. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-43

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B. David Hostetter