Beyond our busyness,
above the cold winter floor
there is a glory rising born of heaven
and reaching out to each one of us
a light that shines through the clouds
an invitation seeking all of who we are
that transfigures the world
that transforms darkness into hope
that brings life from a cross
where old life end and new life is born
In glory Jesus meets us here
raising us from depths of valley to the height of the mountain
carrying the weight of our humanity
to the heights of heavens glory.
Let us worship from the mountain and hear again
“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”
Submitted by Rev. Rob Smith, Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, Apple Valley, MN
call to worship
CTW: praise the Lord!
We the Church give thanks to the LORD with our whole heart.
Praise the LORD!
When we look at all the works of the LORD, we know they are great.
Praise the LORD!
The LORD is gracious and merciful, faithful and just.
Praise the LORD!
Submitted by Rev. Will Ryan, First Christian Church, Burlington, IA
CTW: Arise and Shine
Arise and awaken, children of God!
For our light has come, and the glory of the Holy One shines out!
Lift up your eyes! Look around you!
The people gather together – the people of all nations come together to worship God
You shall see and shall shine with God’s light
Let us rejoice and praise God, whose love shines forth into the world. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, Okla.
CTW: Church Reformed
We gather today to worship God, and remember our motto:
The Church Reformed and always being reformed
For God has fashioned us to share in God’s Spirit of Creativity
The Church Reformed and always being reformed
For Christ leads us to preach and teach and reach out to the edges of society
The Church Reformed and always being reformed
For the Holy Spirit fills us with the breath of life, and love, which must be shared
The Church Reformed and always being reformed according to the Word of God!
Let us worship God! Amen.
~Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, Okla.
CTW: Seek Shalom Together
God calls us to gather together to seek the Shalom of our city
We seek God’s Shalom together
Where there is separation, may God forge new connections through us
We seek God’s wholeness together
Where there is violence, may God bring reconciliation through us
We seek God’s peace together
May the wholeness and peace of God be felt in this community
We seek God’s Shalom together. Let us worship God!
Submitted by Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, OK
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