Additional Litany for 4 September 2011

Litany for 2011-09-04 (Proper 18)
Call to Worship
L: Praise Yahweh! Sing to the Yahweh a new song,
P: Sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful.
L: Let them praise God’s name with dancing,
P: Making melody to God with tambourine and lyre.
L: Let Israel be glad in its Maker;
P: For Yahweh takes pleasure in humankind.
All: Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy!
                         from Psalm 149:1-5

                         Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 4 Sept 2011

Litany for 2011-09-04 (Proper 18)

Call to Worship
L: Teach us, O God, the way of your statutes, so that we may observe it to the end.
P: Lead us in the path of your commandments, that we may delight in it.
L: Turn our hearts to your decrees, and not to selfish gain.
P: Turn our eyes from looking at vanities; give us life in your ways.
L: Confirm to your servants your promise, which is for those who fear you.
All: God, give us understanding, that we may keep your law and observe it with our whole heart.
         from Psalm 119:33-38

                         Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 28 August 2011

Call to Worship for 28 August 2011
L: O give thanks to God, call on God’s name,
P: Make known God’s deeds among the peoples.
L: Sing praises to God!
P: Tell of all God’s wonderful works.
L: Seek God and God’s strength.
P: Seek God’s presence continually.
All: Remember the wonderful works God has done,
              from Psalm 105:1-4
                            Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 21 August 2011

L: We give you thanks, O LORD, with our whole heart;

P: We sing your praise;

L: We bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name.

P:  For God's steadfast love and faithfulness,

L: We sing praises, for great is the glory of the God.

All: May your name be exalted and your word above everything.
               from Psalm 138

                            Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 14 August 2011

Ninth Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 15)        14 August 2011

Call to Worship

L: May God be gracious to us and bless us and shine upon us.

P: That God’s way may be known upon earth, God’s saving power among all nations.

L: For just as Joseph showed mercy his brothers in Egypt,

P: So let us forgive those who have wronged us.

L: And as Joseph provided for and cared for his family,

P: So let us give to those around us.

All: Let the peoples praise you, O God; let the nations be glad and sing for joy,

            from Genesis 45:1-15 and Psalm 67

                            Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 7 August 2011

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost   (Proper 14)      7 August 2011
Call to Worship
L: O give thanks to God,
P: Thanks be to God!
L: Call on God’s name,
P: Praise be to God!
L: Make known God’s deeds among the peoples.
P: We remember the wonderful works God has done,
L: Let the hearts of those who seek God rejoice.
All: For we remember God’s miracles. Alleluia!
from Psalm 105: 1-6
                           Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates