Place one 2"riser in front of the 10"riser, but near the front of the worship table. Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. 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. All: Let us worship a Son who redeems us even from ourselves. Hebrews 1:3, Other Ascriptions and Self-Declarationsby God to Consider Using, 7Can you fathom the mysteries of God? 1 John 1:7*, [T]his is his [Gods] command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 1 John 5:3-5. Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Though we were as good as dead,God made us alive with the grace of Christthrough whom we are rescued and healed.O give thanks to God for such unswerving love,for such wonderful deeds for the children of earth. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 1. Its a sign of our cultures biblical illiteracy that many folks confuse sayings from the Bibles book of Proverbs with sayings from early American Founding Fathers like Benjamin Franklin: perhaps the most familiar example is the saying, God helps those who help themselves, which does not appear in Scripture but in Franklins 18th-century Poor Richards Almanack! While some of the more familiar virtues commended by Proverbs sound like things that lead more to good citizens than to faithful, holy peoplehard work, good discipline (of children), prudent economicsthere is a repeated refrain that the fear of the Lord is the starting point for right living. Ephesians 1:15-19a*, 18For through him [Christ Jesus] we . He anointed us, set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. God has come to help his people., This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country. The Voice of the Lord Is Calling He ascended into heaven, 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. 6Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. Job 42:5-6, 1The fool says in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good. Looking for something? Have mercy upon us and forgive us for sinning against you. They encircled the throne and the living creatures and the elders. 6There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Romans 8:11, And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. Gather in the wonder of the mystery that God has invited us to share in. Not that technical expertise is evilits morally neutral, she writes, but it can be easily directed to mistaken or inhumane ends. Wisdom, of course, is more than a lifelong project; its a relationship, something of the heart and not just the mind, because the heart knows things in a different way than our mind does. 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. You alone live in perfect relationship, It is also the churchs story. Required fields are marked *. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. . 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. Call to Worship To God be all glory, the One who visits us in three persons, the Holy Trinity of hope and love. Call to WorshipLeader: Come into this household of the living God, the Three in One. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." John 4:23-24* . Paschal says that we do not worship a stingy God who grudgingly gives gifts and who grants forgiveness as a divine grump. 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 (. Jesus answered, My teaching is not my own. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. [Y]ou are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with Gods people and also members of his household. 30And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. . P: God's greatness is beyond our understanding. . Ephesians 5:18b-20*. All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away. Send me. (Isaiah 6:8b). 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. have access to the Father by one Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7. . 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Here are some indexes that might be helpful. The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. For us and for our salvation The Power of Your Love Lift up our eyes to where the cross of Christ stands for our healing:so may we believe,and in believing not diebut have eternal life;through him whoin your love for usyou sent into the world,Jesus Christ our Lord. Trinity Church In the city of Boston. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". 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. I See the Lord This short act of worship has been prepared for you to use whilst we are unable to use Methodist Church premises. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, 2to proclaim the year of the LORDs favor . But now he has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation Colossians 1:19-22. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. God has come to help his people. 17This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country. You are our Creator and cause, Not at all. History of Hymns: 'We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace'. built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. We welcome each other and we welcome You. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. and shows us that life is stronger than death. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Corinthians 3:17. 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. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. (inspired by Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:14-16). And they sang a new song, saying: You are worthy . (If youre not familiar with the lectionary, its a three-year schedule for preaching from Scripture that some pastors follow.). 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. Jesus His Son, Who Is the Truth of God and the Word of God Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer. It does not store any personal data. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. I want to receive newsletters and other email from Discipleship Ministries. Ephesians 3:14-19, Other Prayers of Requests and TheirIntroductions to Consider Using, 30I 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. Place two 6"risers in front of the 10" riser and slightly to the right and the left. 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. Trinity Sunday; June 4, 2023. . . The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. Ephesians 2:19-22*, [I]n him [Christ Jesus] you . Through him all things were made. Introductions to Consider Using, 12In him [Christ Jesus] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 1:3-5, 11-12, 18[B]e filled with the Spirit, 19speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. and the life everlasting. and our greeting, in the worship we share. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. John 7:37-39a*. Right from the beginning, Lady Wisdom was in on the elegant beauty and the rightness and the purpose of everything God made, so she must understand how it all works. 2 John 9, 2We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. Ephesians 3:16-19, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. Both writers remind us that classes, meetings, and even worship services in sanctuaries are not the only (or perhaps even primary) way we might connect with God. Leader: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Leader: Speaker, Word, and Breath of Life: Leader: Font of Blessing, Living Water, Flowing River: Leader: Sun, Light, and Burning Ray: Leader: Giver, Gift, and Giving: Leader: Lover, Beloved, and Love itself: Leader: God who was, God who is, God who is to come: All: Let us worship our triune God! Listening. I pray that out of his glorious riches he [the Father] may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. 5For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. . Thomas Merton, 20th centuryLife is this simple. Our workforce began working from home permanently in 2020. Leader: Resurrected Christ guide us all. 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. Written by Bruce Prewer, and posted on Bruce Prewers Home Page. 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. 2 Corinthians 3:17, 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. CALL TO WORSHIP - THEME OF LOVE Before God spoke the first word of creation, there was love. A Call to Worship A selection of prayers for opening and closing acts of worship Here we are Lord; your people, your Church meeting together in your presence. Out of the mouths of babes and infants . John 1:1, 14, 15The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. Amen. Call to ConfessionAs heirs of God, let us come to lay before God our sin and wrongdoings and lack of faith. to be saved through the sanctifying work of the Spirit and through belief in the truth. Trinity Sunday honors the Trinity (God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). Our Creator God has listened to our hearts and inspired within our minds a life renewed Weekly PrayerGod 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. We have allowed sin to drive us apart from one another may have power, together with all the Lords holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledgethat you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. There is neither a first nor a last, for all three are one in truth and power, in goodness and mercy. He knocks--its done quietly, but echoes so loudly. And by him we cry, Abba, Father. 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are Gods children. Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. In the Holy Spirit, we are gifted, again and again. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. And the Holy Spirit of God Who Inspired the Bibles Writers. Nothing could be simpler or more democraticafter all, everyone has a heart., The spiritual practice of paying attention, We might also read this text as a starting point and inspiration for a spiritual practice that is much neglected in our frantic, overly-electronic, preoccupied world: paying attention to creation in order to deepen our relationship with God. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Trinity Sunday is the Sunday after Pentecost. . Ephesians 3:12, 3I thank my God every time I remember you. 1 John 3:21-24, 3In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. 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. We are invited to encounter God as Three in One. We dont make this journey alone but surrounded by God in all the ways we experience that loving presence. 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. Galatians 4:4-7*. You have called us to live in your completion, yet God so loved the world that he gave his only Sonthat whoever believes in him should not perishbut have eternal life.Let those who know they are redeemed celebrate it!Those who have been reclaimed from deep trouble! ~ survey response A Traditional Litany for Trinity Sunday Call to Worship & Prayer: Trinity Collect: Baptism of Our Lord Communion Prayer Five Prayers for Trinity Sunda y John 3:16 A Prayer Paraphrase Morning Trinitarian Prayer (John Stott) Opening Prayer: Drawing Near Opening Prayer: Life-Giving Trinity Opening Prayer: Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Prayer: Psalm 8 Mysterious Encounter: Service Prayers for Trinity Sunday was written by the Rev. Ephesians 2:18*, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all Gods people. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. Right in the city square where the traffic is thickest, she shouts, YouIm talking to all of you, everyone out here on the streets! 1 John 1:7*, 23[T]his is his [Gods] command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. People: God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Titus 3:4-7, Other Assurances of Pardon, Declarations of Gods And be of one soul and one mind In these truths we trust and give thanks. You are faithful Father, servant Son, and enlivening Spirit. The blessing of Father, Spirit, Son. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor! Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Spirit of the God has brought the fullness of the Lord to the world once again. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. 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. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. Hebrews 9:13-14, Other Affirmations, Encouragements, and Promises, and provide for those who grieve . . Be still and know that God is here. Scriptures that are listed below that are incomplete will have an asterisk after their references. Leader: Let us worship a God who creates in us clean hearts. Mindi and posted on her Rev-o-lution blog. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. 21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. We have not loved one another as we should, We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Who proceeds from the Father [and the Son], to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with You. 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! The triune God is a joyous, dancing God who pours out overflowing gifts to humanity with gladness. And Eugene Petersons translation describes Wisdoms response to watching it happen: Day after day I was there, with my joyful applause, always enjoying his company, Delighted with the world of things and creatures, happily celebrating the human family (v. 30b-31). As we gather to offer our praises to the holy and undivided Trinity, and to worship him in spirit and in truth, let us call to mind our sins. And Jesus has come to you and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christs physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation Colossians 1:19-22, 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all Gods people Colossians 1:3-4, 7[I]f we walk in the light, as he [God] is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried outthe only son of his mother, and she was a widow. Open our minds:that we may perceive your kingdom. 7Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. Reverence and awe are not easy to quantify or simplify, so its understandable that this book of accumulated wisdom is introduced by a poem, because poetry frees upand appeals toour more expressive, intuitive ense of what is most real and good. Father, you come to meet us when we return to you: Lord, have mercy. 16They were all filled with awe and praised God. so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christto the glory and praise of God. John 1:1, 14. . Does not wisdom call,and does not understanding raise her voice?On the heights, beside the way,at the crossroads she takes her stand;beside the gates in front of the town,at the entrance of the portals she cries out:To you, O people, I call,and my cry is to all that live.The Lord created me at the beginning of his work,the first of his acts of long ago.Ages ago I was set up, at the first, before the beginning of the earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth,when there were no springs abounding with water.Before the mountains had been shaped,before the hills, I was brought forthwhen he had not yet made earth and fields,or the worlds first bits of soil.When he established the heavens, I was there,when he drew a circle on the face of the deep,when he made firm the skies above,when he established the fountains of the deep,when he assigned to the sea its limit,so that the waters might not transgress his command,when he marked out the foundations of the earth, then I was beside him, like a master worker;and I was daily his delight,rejoicing before him always,rejoicing in his inhabited world and delighting in the human race., All Readings For This SundayProverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 with Psalm 8 andRomans 5:1-5 andJohn 16:12-15. Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. 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. Amen. 24The one who keeps Gods commands lives in him, and he in them. You are neither made nor fashioned by anyone. Lord's Day Worship: Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Bible Study: Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Home Groups: Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. You have made us whole time and again. Perhaps the earliest print version appears in the post-Civil War collection. Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. Amen. 5Who is it that overcomes the world? It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Weekly Seeds is a source for meditation and prayer based on the readings of the Lectionary, a plan for weekly Bible readings used in Protestant, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches throughout the world. . Written by Eileen Klassen Hamm (second line by Dori Zerbe Kornelson). . . Triune God, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 26In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27and do not give the devil a foothold. B1. , to comfort all who mourn, 3 and provide for those who grieve . Even though you have shown us your truth, we allow ourselves to rest in our own uncertainties. On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. the resurrection of the body, 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. 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. 5And 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. for everyone born of God overcomes the world. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Ever seeking reconciliation and unity. Leader: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! [W]e constantly pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith. This week, Trinity Sunday now celebrates the fullness of the Triune God. . All: Empowering us for God's work through the Holy Spirit. 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. 6Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, Abba, Father. 7[A]nd since you are his child, God has made you also an heir. 17Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. John 7:16-17, 49[T]he Father who sent me commanded me to say all that I have spoken. Ephesians 5:19b-20*, 9After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. Discipleship Ministries is a work from home community. People: We have come as the family of Christ, led by the Spirit of God. . 50So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say. John 12:49, 50b*, 10The words I say to you I do not speak on my own authority.