Litany for 9 February 2014 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

Call to Celebration

For 9 February 2014

One: Shepherds feed the sheep.

All: They stengthen the weak sheep.

One: They heal the sick sheep, binding up their injuries.

All: They go out and seek the lost sheep, protecting them from wild animals.

One: Members of the body of Christ are called to be shepherds in our world.

All: Some have gifts of healing, which they use to make others well.

One: Others have gifts of compassion, which they use to assist those in need.

All: Still others have the gift of leadership, which they use in sevice of others.

                from Ezekiel 34:1-6 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

                   Call to Celebration by K. K.Hudson-Bates 

Litany for Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, Year B

Call to Worship for 2015-02-08

One: Sing praises to God,

All: for God gathers the outcasts of Israel.

One: God heals the brokenhearted

All: and binds up their wounds.

One: And through Jesus, God cures the sick 

All: and casts out demons.

One: God lifts up the downtrodden

All: and covers the heavens with clouds, preparing rain for the earth.

One: Praise be to God! 

All: Make a melody to our God on the lyre.

All: Let us join our hearts in worship.

              From Mark 1:29-39

                       Call to Worship by K. K. Hudson-Bates

Litany for 5 February 2012

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany

Call to Worship

L: Let us sing praises to God;
P: For God is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.
L: For God gathers the outcasts of Israel.
P: And heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds.
L: Sing to God with thanksgiving;
P: Make a melody on the lyre.
All: Praise the LORD!
          from Psalm 147:1-11, 20c
                Call to Worship by K.K. Hudson-Bates