It Lord, you give us choices each and every day. songs and items 546-604 are Responsive Readings. In our lives this week,we turned away from your triumphal entry.The words in our heads and on our lips have been,Cant, Wont, Never, Impossible. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; Like spring flowers, they soon wither. I am a Mennonite pastor currently teaching theology at Conrad Grebel University College in Waterloo, Ontario. These civic, military, and religious officials have gathered to hear David's last speech. passed it to his friends saying, "Drink this cup. 9 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 11 /H [ 755 197 ] /L 55820 /E 53638 /N 2 /T 55523 >> endobj xref 9 16 0000000016 00000 n Alternate readings: Psalm 24:1-10; Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 2:8-20 . Posted at 12:39 AM in Jesus, Prayers: Call to Worship, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink while ignoring our own apathy towards others. Pay attention! whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authoritiesall things were created through him and for him. The following examples all involve the congregation in the proclamation of Scripture. With a crown of thorns we mocked and marred the one who proclaimed a Kingdom we did not want. your kingdom coming here in ____________[your city/region]. Often a simple supper follows as an extension of community and care. Then as leader you would say the last two lines. and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. God,in your mercy, hear our prayer. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. The following are the current and upcoming lectionary readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Prayers: Responsive February 03, 2019. addition to objects as an additional visual reminder. Scripture Readings: Lamentations 3:19-26; Psalm 90; Benediction: (Unison) Today is all we have. Here is a responsive reading focusing on "peace" as defined in scripture. The words in our heads and on our lips have been, Cant, Wont, Never, Impossible.". Edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha Blain. Share to Twitter. It is a delight to be worshipping the Lord together!It is right to give God thanks and praise.Lift up your hearts!We lift them up to the Lord!The Lord be with you!|And also with you!Let us pass the peace of Christ! R: To you, O Lord, I lift my soul. Liturgy of the Prophets. Comments (0), Leader: light print People: dark print. Holy Bible Responsive or Unison Readings TABLE OF CONTENTS 416) CHURCH COVENANT PRAISE AND ADORATION 417) ADORATION 418) GOD'S GLORY 419) PRAISE 420) EXALTATION 421) GOD'S MAJESTY 422) GOD'S GREATNESS GOD'S ATTRIBUTES 423) GOD'S GOODNESS 424) GOD FORGIVING 425) GOD'S HOLINESS 426) GOD'S GRACE 427) GOD'S CARE 428) GOD'S HELP 429) GOD'S KINDNESS Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. Close or ESC key Search Tips. Below, we explore the concept of culturally responsive teaching, compare it against traditional teaching models, and offer a number of strategies that you can use to incorporate the approach into your own methods. ga('Typepad.send', 'pageview'); Open our earsto hear your word. Privacy Policy. [If there is room in your bulletin, you can print this out. It is a delight to be together in the house of God! sanctuary in a prominent place on Ash Wednesday. Our sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; 10 For you, God, tested us; you refined us like silver. large yet simple rough hewn wooden cross is placed at the front of the Too often we pray only for ourselves and our own needs. God of grace, everything we are belongs to you. We come to God each week with prayer and supplication with thanksgiving.This morning I will lead you in a guided silent prayer.Even though each of us prays in our own hearts,our prayers are not solitarywhen we join together as the people of God,praying as one in many voices. and our whole community as we grieve her passing. Advent Readings Week 1: Old Testament Prophecies Readings - Genesis 3:14-15 , Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-10 Why read these verses this week? should be good sized spikes; if possible, they can Read Luke 2:8-20. Comments (0). So Lord, we ask You for: Favor for our city with CEO's, government leaders, and kings. Responsive Readings. Responsive Reading - Psalm 66:1-4. Be sure to check out our Litanies section. If you are finding my writing helpful, I would love to hear from you! A "community" history of African Americans written by 90 writers that. Assume your content will be viewed at small sizes. We celebrate our sexuality as central to our humanity and as integral to our spirituality. | The Responsive Reading begins with King David thanking God in the presence of the leaders of the 12 tribes. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. Group 2: Let's live God's way! Unitarian Universalist Association Even though each of us prays in our own hearts. Triennial Responsive Reading Video Archive. Responsive Readings For Church Programs Graduate programs of study are described here in our Graduate Catalog and Program Descriptions United Methodist Church Wikipedia June 23rd, 2018 - The United Methodist Church is a mainline Protestant denomination and a major part of Methodism In the 19th century its main The Author/engageworship.org and may not be reproduced for profit or otherwise distributed without permission. James Bible (NKJV). Leader: For everything there is a season, People: And a time for every matter under heaven: Leader: A time to be born, and a time to die; People: A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; Leader: A time to kill, and a time to heal; All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Scripture reading - Psalm 103:1-5 Responsive Reading LEADER: God is light, and in God there is no darkness. This cross your comfort that you will be with us in the hour of our death. 0000032301 00000 n This responsive scripture reading could be used as a call to worship or opening scripture reading for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Explain that you will read these pieces of advice to each other, and respond by committing to 'Let's live God's way!'. But today we also remember a redemption that came to us through suffering. James Version of the Bible. Thus, over a 3-year period, the Bible is covered in a systematic . And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. I will bless those who bless you 416) CHURCH COVENANT PRAISE AND ADORATION417) ADORATION 418) GOD'S GLORY419) PRAISE 420) EXALTATION421) GOD'S MAJESTY422) GOD'S GREATNESSGOD'S ATTRIBUTES 423) GOD'S GOODNESS424) GOD FORGIVING425) GOD'S HOLINESS426) GOD'S GRACE427) GOD'S CARE428) GOD'S HELP429) GOD'S KINDNESS 430) GOD'S PROVISION431) GOD'S DELIVERANCE 432) THE KING OF GLORY433) DIVINE UPHOLDING434) OUR REFUGE435) LOVINGKINDNESS436) GOD'S CHASTENINGGOD THE CREATOR437) MAN'S MAKER438) GOD THE CREATORGOD THE LAW-GIVER 439) THE COMMANDMENTS440) THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS441) GOD'S LAWCHRIST 442) THE ETERNAL CHRIST443) THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING444) THE ANNUNCIATION445) CHRIST'S BIRTH446) THE INCARNATION 447) CHRIST'S CHILDHOOD448) CHRIST FORGIVING449) CHRIST HEALING450) RAISING THE DEAD451) CHRIST PROVIDING452) TRIUMPHAL ENTRY453) THE LAST SUPPER 454) THE SERVANT'S RELATIONSHIP TO HIS LORD455) GETHSEMANE456) THE TRIAL457) THE CRUCIFIXION458) CHRIST RAISED 459) THE ASCENSION 460) OUR INTERCESSOR461) CHRIST'S RETURN THE HOLY SPIRIT462) THE SPIRIT PROMISED463) THE SPIRIT'S COMING464) THE BLESSING OF THE SPIRIT THE WORD OF GOD465) GOD'S WORD466) THE SCRIPTURESSALVATION467) MAN'S NEED468) GOD'S INVITATION469) JESUS THE WAY470) THE NEW BIRTH 471) LIFE IN THE SON472) SALVATION BY GRACE 473) CHRIST'S BLOOD474) JUSTIFICATION 475) RECONCILLIATION476) FAITH BY HEARINGTHE CHURCH477) THE CHURCHES FOUNDATION478) THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY 479) GOD'S BUILDINGTHE ORDINANCES 480) BAPTISM481) THE LORD'S SUPPER482) EXHORTATION TO HUMILITYTHE CHRISTIAN LIFE483) THE BLESSED MAN484) THE BEATITUDES485) OUR ARMOUR486) OUR SHEPHERD487) ABIDING FAITH 488) ASSURANCE489) CHRISTIAN SERVICE490) CHRISTIAN GROWTH491) PENITENCE 492) FAITH493) LOVE494) FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD495) TRUST496) GOOD WORKS497) THIRST FOR GOD 498) NO CONDEMNATION499) BROTHERLY LOVE500) GIVING501) PEACE WITH GOD THE FUTURE LIFE 502) SECOND COMING503) THE RESURRECTION504) JUDGMENT505) THE INCORRUPTIBLE INHERITANCE506) HEAVEN507) THE DAY OF GOD508) THE GREAT THRONE509) REVIVAL510) MISSIONS511) CHILDREN512) YOUTH 513) NOBLE WOMANHOOD514) FATHERHOOD 515) NEW YEAR'S DAY516) TEMPERANCE 517) CITIZENSHIPHOME. "Believing our problems are too deep for you,we have underestimated your powerand stewed in our own misery.We repent of this hardheartedness. Information Notice. the whole earth greening under the spring sun. Let us pray together:Thank you for inviting us to this banquet!Help us to remember the gift we have receivedand to live as brothers and sisters,members of one family.All praise to you Lord Jesus Christ! It is a delight to be worshipping the Lord together! Many people feel tempted to skip over the Old Testament prophecies (literally, hundreds of them) of Jesus' birth. Responsive reading is the alternate reading of a text between the leader of a group and the rest of the group, [1] especially during worship or Bible study or during the reading of the Psalms at Bible reading time. As an organisation, we are committed to safeguarding. | even if they lead to crosses on a barren hillside. 1 Corinthians 13 Responsive Reading About Love. as of April 2021, you can visit my new redesigned blog at ga('Typepad.set', 'dimension2', 'Category'); You can download a PDF above to get an easily printed version. we pray for all who need Gods presence in a special way. Complete, fully searchable information about The Baptist Standard Hymnal: with responsive readings: a new book for all services, with page scans. (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), Responsive reading is when a leader reads a portion of a text and the church body participates and joins in at another section of the text. Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;the whole earth is full of his glory. | In this article. [PAUSE], We ask forgiveness for a time this weekwhere we have disturbed or destroyedthe peace of another person.We pray for someonewho is on our hearts,who we know is in need of joy. Have mercy on us, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out our transgressions. In the accompanying liturgies, the order of the symbols vary. The liturgy is also designed to be used with a Lenten sanctuary cross that on the night before Jesus died, he ate with his friends. ga('Typepad.linker:autoLink', ['none']); *Response Reading: I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; He heard my cry for mercy. faithful in every season, singing your praises. and a great King above all gods. For hungry people being fed at the foodbanks in our city. Comments (0). and your energy when life is at its lowest ebb. PEOPLE: GREAT IS THE LORD AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED. hammered into the cross in predrilled holes with a metal hammer; the In the darkness of our world your spirit sustains us. Share via email. . The Center makes available for purchase a number of different instructional resources for classrooms, such as: Classroom Library Bundles, Core Literature Sets (by grade level), and Culture Kits with lesson plans. Alas, and did my Savior bleed? Amen. Often, a single Responsive Reading consists of excerpts from several The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. center of the cross. Comments (0). but are invited, guests at this feast of love. d53. A Responsive Reading of Psalm 25: 1-9 To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. let all the peoples praise you! Oh come, let us worship and bow down; He guides the humble to justice, and teaches the humble his way. They do amazing worship trainingon a very tight budget and you can make a difference! We will rejoice, we will be renewed and we will learn from the past, cherish today, and welcome the future because you have given us a powerful and sacred history. In many churches, a For like grass, they soon fade away. 2018, Comments (0). and laid burdens on our backs. Easter People Congregational Prayer (responsive), Darkness and Light: An Epiphany Responsive Prayer, Responsive Winter Solstice Prayer (for the northern hemisphere), Pay Attention Call to Worship -- Responsive, Thanksgiving Responsive Communion Service, Responsive call to worship for Thanksgiving, The Best First Day of the Week: A Zoom Easter Pageant, Blue Christmas Zoom Service in a Pandemic, Indigenous Land Acknowledgement - For Children. adapted fromChrist-Centered Worshipby Bryan Chapell. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. For each of these three common traditions, for each Sunday of Advent - plus Christmas Day - you'll find a Bible reading, a brief thought, a prayer, and a suggested Christmas carol to sing. the heights of the mountains are his also. The psalms are rich in imagery, feeling, and symbolism. It is God who justifies. These responsive readings are intended to be used as part of the Items 1-545 are At this table we celebrate Christs resurrection. var TPApp = {}; Comments (0). but those who trust in the Lord will possess the land. have seen a great light in our Saviour Jesus Christ. God, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Are you looking for interactive worship materials? let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker! Italicized readings may be used with, or in place of it. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Responsive reading. -Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) -The Beatitudes, Matthew 5:3-16 (ESV) Everyonefrom highest to lowest, the proud and humble together, tune your ears to hear good news! Responsive Reading - Psalm 96:1-13. For we know our transgressions, and our sin is ever before us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? by Dan Loewen | Jan 26, 2019 | Featured, Readings, Valentines Day | 0 | Here's a creative way to use 1 Corinthians 13 as a responsive reading. See Copyright and User when we join together as the people of God, in nature that gave us joy this week. 0000002672 00000 n | If printing material, please credit "Copyright Carol Penner www.leadinginworship.com" (and say whether you modified it). How Great is our God. Comments (0). ** In a very few instances in the Lectionary, no Psalm reading is offered for reasons relating to the thematic nature of the Day. 0000000952 00000 n You place people in our roadwho are in desperate need of your good news,and we have walked by on the other side.Or weve said, Well help them tomorrow,when we have more timeor more moneyor more something.Help us to be your hands and feet in this world. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. Classic Wedding Readings: The First Letter of Saint John 4:7-12. where the earth swings its way back towards the sun. 10 Responsive Reading #FOMO and #YOLO: A Responsive Reading for the 21st Century Church By Scott McNeill Tagged as: Acceptance, Coming-of-Age, Discernment, Humanism, Letting Go, Meaning, Searching, Secular, Young Adults, Youth/Teens All of Nature Is Sacred By Lorelei Greenwood-Jones Psalm 33:12 and 18, 20-21, 22. You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? Job 28 (click link for download: docx, pdf, A4-docx, A4-pdf) Let Heaven Praise the Lord #706 - from Psalm 14; Praise at God's Throne #708 - from Revelation 4, 15, 19, and 7; His Love Endures #712 - from Psalm 136; O Lord, How Majestic is Your Name #714 - from Psalm 8; 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. 0000032379 00000 n This scripture reading is from Romans 8 and serves as a beautiful reminder of Gods everlasting love for his children. Amen. be with us this week as we go from this place. A psalm. We remember that we are waiting in hope to see Jesus again. Each Sunday, four passages are recommended, usually two from the Old Testament and two from the New Testament. Amen. Responsive Readings. The symbols can be either small banners or actual representations of Glory in his holy name; Free Will Baptist Hymn Book Selected Scripture Readings from the King James version of the Holy Bible. We mark ends and we make beginnings and, in all, we your soothing presence to carry us when we falter. Bible passages are not arranged by topic; Responsive Readings are. [PAUSE], for an experience of joy or peace with others. What then shall we say to these things? Search the history of over 797 billion Magi followed the star to the Christ-child. It could be used for the Sunday after Thanksgiving or any other occasion to celebrate God's blessing. (Another term used is "call and response.") Responsive readings not only assist in the reading and . Here are some resources providing an overview to CRT. Draw near, ye weary, bowed, and broken hearted, Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, From every stormy wind [sense] that blows, Glory be to God on high, Glory to the Son, Glory to God on high, Let heaven and earth reply, God so loved the world, when in darkness 'twas. This cup, poured out for you, is the promise of God. and the sheep of his hand. or if you are reading this now on a Saturday before you lead worship, please respond with Lord, we are longing for light!. | TPApp.app_uri = "https://www.typepad.com/"; In the darkness before creation,you made all that lives and breathes.In the darkness of Marys womb,you formed Jesus, bringer of light.In the darkness of our world your spirit sustains us.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Under the cover of darkness,Magi followed the star to the Christ-child.We come from the East and we come from the West,following you on our different roads,following the same star to the same place.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.In the stillness of the dark,we pray for all who need Gods presence in a special waypeople who cannot find work,who cannot pay their bills,who have no place to live,people who are discouraged and hopeless,people who have become cynical and bitter.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.We live in this world in our bodies,we rejoice in life and breath,yet when sickness or pain cripples us,we lose our bearings, we feel lost and bewildered.We need your presence to keep us safe.Be with those who are sick, especially _______________.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Thank you for moments of inspiration,for moments of clear visionwhere we see who we are and who we are meant to be,where we see where we are, and where you want us to go.Give us courage to take the journey that you call us to,and give us strength on the road.O God, you are with us in darkness and in light.Your presence sustains us,help us to go from worship this morning,having seen your face,having done homage to your goodness,We are confident in the work you are doingin us and through us,for your kingdom come, on earth as it is in heaven. We are yours and we worship you. Send mail to Each time you do this, remember me.. the church year. Christ is revealed in worship! following the same star to the same place. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Responsive Reading - Psalm 100:1-5. Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. [PAUSE], We pray for a placein the world that is on our heartsthat needs your peace. Comments (0). adapted fromThe Worship Sourcebook, 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources. It centers its theme on hope in God's faithfulness to forgive. All hail the power of Jesus' name, Let angels prostrate fall, All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved, Angel [Angels], roll the rock [stone] away, Arise ye saints, arise, the Lord our leader is, Awake, my soul, in [to] joyful [joyous] lays, Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love, Cast thy bread upon the waters Thinking not 'tis thrown away, Christ the [our] Lord is [has] risen today, [Alleluia] [Sons of men], Come, let us ascend [attend], my companion and friend, Come, let us join our cheerful songs With angels round the throne, Come, Lord, and tarry not, bring the long looked for day, Come, thou almighty King, Help us thy name to sing, Come, ye [you] disconsolate, where'er ye [you] languish, Come, ye [you] [we] that [who] love the Lord [Christ], And let your [our] joys, Conquering now and still to conquer, Rideth a King, Delay not, delay not: O sinner [drunkard] draw near. where we see who we are and who we are meant to be. are. On this fulcrum daywhere the earth swings its way back towards the sun,we give thanks for Jesus Christ,who came as Light into the World,illuminating our way.And so we pray:Lord we are longing for light!In every way, every day,help us to walk in your light! pointing to a longer night, the longest night. adapted fromChrist-Centered Worshipby Bryan Chapell. Outside the (Question) Box: Sharing Ministry in Worship. FOUR HUNDRED SOULS. Search Lections Texts. should be moved to allow the crown of thorns to take that place on Lent Liturgical and other resources are linked from the Resources page under the Pastoral/Leadership tab. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Send your Spirit upon us so that we knowthat all who eat and drink in this room and around the worldare one body, one holy people,giving thanks to you in an endless song of praise.Thanks be to you Lord Jesus Christ,who gave your life freely for our salvation. Jesus took a loaf of bread, and after blessing it,he broke it and gave it to them saying,Take, eat. What is the Lectionary? leadinginworship.com Hide your face from our sins, and blot out all our iniquities. We invite you to be with us, Jesus, as we offer you our love, our devotion, these gifts. - Psalm 4:8. A leader reads a line of scripture and the congregation reads 4. 552The Bread of Life 553The God Who Delivers 554The Good Shepherd 555The God Who Redeems Leader: For the Lord is a great God, a great King above all gods. He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, Don't worry about evil people who prosper. Thank you Lord that you are an impossibility specialist; the long winters grip pried off us finger by finger. where we see where we are, and where you want us to go. A pair of responsive readings that I really like includes * Ride on King Jesus: A Gathering Litany for Ascension Day * An Affirmation for Ascension Day (Based on Ephesians 1:15-22) 18. your solace that we will see our loved ones again. Listen up, all you people! One of these shifting approaches to education is known as culturally responsive teaching. This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil.". Suggested theme: The sovereignty of God that worked through world events in order that Jesus would be born in Bethlehem. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, We come from the East and we come from the West. For from him and through him and to him are all things. Uploaded by All: He holds in his hands the depths of the earth -from Psalm 105:1-3, 7-8, 45 (ESV) Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. First Reading First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a The LORD said to Abram: "Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father's house to a land that I will show you. Here we remember the gift that is Jesus; the gift of his birth, his life and his death on the cross. | Make me to know Your ways, O Lord; teach me Your paths. Board ; National Baptist Convention, USA, c1985. Opening Liturgy: Isaiah 40:1-11 (includes a processional drama, Call to Worship, and prayer) Liturgy of Expectation & Hope. (In a responsive reading, the leader and congregation read different words as the piece progresses. But people do so at great peril. Or weve said, Well help them tomorrow. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Psalm 150 Musical Responsive Reading M: Praise the Lord. Hymnal of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. and guide the nations upon earth. He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? placed at the foot of the cross. Read reviews from world's largest community for readers. And did my Sovereign die? In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Read Luke 2:1-5. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel which means, -Matthew 1:23 (ESV) This resource was over 300 pages long, enough to warrant being a separate book. If the sanctuary is equipped for media [the cup is distributed, we drink together]. In all wisdom and insight, He hasmade known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth. | A leader reads a line of scripture and the congregation reads a response. Group 2: Trust in the Lord and do good. We come to this table with thankful hearts.Why do we give thanks at this table?We give thanks because God has invited us here! adapted from The Celebration Hymnal, Copyright 1997 by Word/Integrity. We have gathered in this sanctuary to lift our voice in praise. Lord, you give us choices each and every day.This week we have seen your path,and turned away from it.We have seen our brother or sister in needand we did not turn to help.Lord, have mercy.We have said cruel or unkind words,or refrained from saying helpful wordswhen they were needed.Lord, have mercy.We have been critical of thosewho failed to offer us a helping hand,while ignoring our own apathy towards others.Lord, have mercy. Suggested books: - Ascension Theology by Douglas B. Farrow Consider flow. I love to write and to lead worship! you will not be pleased with a burnt offering. Comfort the family of _____________,and our whole community as we grieve her passing.Help us carry the heaviness of grief together.We pray for all who lonely, and those who are sick,especially those in the hospital:______________.We pray for all who are burdened in this dark seasonwith dark thoughts and melancholy moods.And so we pray:Lord, we are longing for light! [2] Some hymnals include responsive readings, usually selected from the Psalms, in addition to the hymns. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. We come with hope and open ears to meet the One who is our all in all. and his hands formed the dry land. Let the peoples praise you, O God; sound of the hammering is powerful reminder of the reality of In his hand are the depths of the earth; Sing to him, sing praises to him; Psalm 130 - Responsive Reading Images. and he will give you your heart's desires. prayerful response to the reading of Scripture, incorporating the message of the Old Testament readings into the R. (5b) The earth is full of the goodness of the Lord. There's an older rhythm calling us to rest. let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! [If there is room in your bulletin, you can print this out,or if you are reading this now on a Saturday before you lead worship,you could instruct the congregation,When you hear, And so we pray,please respond with Lord, we are longing for light!Have them practice this once before the prayer.Then as leader you would say the last two lines. Amen! used in a Good Friday service. We know that the world needs more light like this! In him was life, and the life was the light of men. Cast us not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from us. history into a historian's view of the country's long road to Juneteenth, from its origins in Texas to Reconstruction, through Jim Crow and beyond. Responsive reading images/text for Psalm 130. Comments (0). Posted at 03:38 PM in Church year: Palm Sunday, Prayers: Congregational, Prayers: Responsive | Permalink