Litany for 2 June 2013

Second Sunday after Pentecost

2 June 2013 - Proper 4

One: O sing to God a new song,

All: Sing to God and bless God’s name!

One: Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;

All: Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;

One: Declare God’s glory among the nations,

All: Tell of God’s marvelous works among all the peoples.

One: Say among the nations, "God reigns!”

All: Praise be to God!

             from Psalm 96

                        Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 26 May 2013

First Sunday after Pentecost - Trinity Sunday

Call to Worship for 26 May 2013

One: O God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

All: You have set your glory above the heavens!

One: When we look at your heavens, the work of your fingers;

All: When we look at the moon and the stars that you have established,

One: We are filled with awe and amazement!

All: We know that you have lived among us as Jesus Christ,

One: And we feel the love that has been poured into our hearts through your Holy Spirit,

All: O God, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

                 from Psalm 8 and Romans 5

                         Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 19 May 2013

Pentecost

Call to Worship for 19 May 2013:

One: When God sends forth the Spirit, the face of the ground is renewed.

All: God’s Spirit is poured out on all who are gathered.

One: When the Spirit is upon them, the young prophesy and see visions,

All: The old dream dreams.

One: From heaven comes a sound like the rush of a violent wind,

All: Filling all with the Holy Spirit.

All: Let us sing our praises to God!

                  from Acts 2:1-21 and Psalm 104:24-34

                                     Call to Celebration by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 28 April 2013

Fifth Sunday in Easter

Call to Worship for 28 April 2013:

One: Praise God! Praise God from the heavens!

All: Praise God, all mountains and hills, all fruit trees and cedars!

One: Praise God, all wild animals and cattle, creeping things and flying birds!

All: All peoples, old and young, men and women alike,

One: Together, let us raise our voices to praise God.

All: God’s glory is above earth and heaven!

                 from Psalm 148:1-13

                              Call to Celebration by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 12 May 2013

Ascention Sunday (and Seventh Sunday in Easter)

Call To Worship for May 12, 2013

One: Clap your hands! Shout to God with loud songs of joy.

All: For God, the Most High, is awesome!

One: Soon you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.

All: The Holy Spirit will come upon you.

One: And you will be witnesses to the ends of the Earth!

All: Sing praises to God!

from Psalm 47:1-7 and Acts 1:1-11

                      Call to Celebration by K.K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 05 May 2013

Sixth week after Easter

Call to Worship for 5 May 2013

One: Let the people praise God. 

All: May God be gracious unto us and bless us.

One: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy,

All: For God has blessed us and called us.

One: God has called us to put out into the deep water,
All: And trust in God's abundant love.

All: Let all the people praise God!

            from Psalm 67
                    Call to Celebration by K.K. Hudson-Bates