11He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. 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. 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. Welcome to worship at Resurrection, where we embrace the full inclusion of all people in our life and ministries. Who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, Lindsey Baynham, Pentecost Liturgical Resources from Africana Writers 1, edited by Safiya Fosua, 2020. All: Let us worship our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Hebrews 1:3, Other Ascriptions and Self-Declarationsby God to Consider Using, 7Can you fathom the mysteries of God? On this Trinity Sunday, we are invited into the mystery of the Triune God. 31Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 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! The Spirit who comes forth into our world and turns everything upside down. Call to Worship: Trinity Sunday Here's a call to worship which references all three persons of the Trinity. They are deeper than the depths belowwhat can you know? 14He called you to this through our gospel, that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The same verb mentioned above that was translated as brought forth can be translated, according to Jeff Paschal, as whirl, dance, or writhe. Saying that God created an orderly (and fair) universe does not mean that God did not enjoy Gods work, or was sober and serious in that work. This short act of worship has been prepared for you to use whilst we are unable to use Methodist Church premises. Although the year A lections emphasize God the Creator, the second and third persons of the Trinity are specifically named in the New Testament readings and should be elevated in the liturgy. Written by Bruce Prewer, and posted on Bruce Prewers Home Page. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. Blow, wind of God,Blow away the tight rules that hold me back from trusting, risking, lovingBlow away my sin that stands in the way of encountering my neighborsReady me for birthPrepare me for riskEquip me with courage and vision for the new thing that waits around the cornerWe cannot choose the stories we have inheritedBut we can choose the stories that we become.Amen. because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. Scripture Lessons-Isaiah 6: 1-8-Psalm 29-Romans 8: 12-17-John 3: 1-17. Father God, Holy Three-in-One, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Hamilton writes: "Trinity Sunday.not something that needs to be understood, just set alive with the imagination. 9And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christto the glory and praise of God. It comes from the one who sent me. Wisdom is gained by practicing what is right, and noticing what happens when that practice succeeds and when it fails. posted on March 1, 2006. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." John 4:23-24* 7No one calls on your name or strives to lay hold of you; for you have hidden your face from us and have given us over to our sins. 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. 8They are higher than the heavens abovewhat can you do? 17Now if we are children, then we are heirsheirs of God and co-heirs with Christ . We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Opening Prayer. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. . Let us come with hearts that seek newness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross! Colossians 3:17, Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God. through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. We have too often exchanged the worship of the living God for. You can use these Trinity Sunday prayer, call to worship, litany, and hymn ideas as you plan your Trinity Sunday worship service. 12We pray this so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C. 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. 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. L: Yet God has revealed God's self in Jesus Christ. All: Let us worship a Son who redeems us even from ourselves. For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, Colossians 1:15, 17-19, The Son is the radiance of Gods glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. They note in particular that the tradition incorporates only male language for God, and seek to incorporate other images which point to broader understandings of the substance and characteristics of the Holy Mystery which is our Triune God. 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. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross! 4In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Stillness. . Copyright 2021 Faith INFO Ministry Team, 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. The language ties together the churches of this generation in our ecumenical life, especially in the Sacrament of Baptism. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor. . These liturgies include ideas for your Trinity Sunday prayer of confession, affirmation of faith, call to worship (or opening sentences), assurance of pardon, prayer for illumination, and music. 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. , 12in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. What began in God and was accomplished in Jesus Christ is now stirred to glory in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17-18, And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Does not wisdom call, / and does not understanding raise her voice? 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. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. Colossians 1:3-4, 9-12*, Other Prayers of Requests and Thanksgiving, In him [Christ Jesus] and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Forgive us, God, and celebrate your presence in our hearts once more. If you haven't previously submitted something but would like to, you can find my email address by clicking on my name in the "About Me" section below. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Our passage is filled with the sense that Gods Wisdom established the way things are, not blind chance, or random events, or the outcome of some primeval conflict, or a detached god, or worse, an evil one. God has come to help his people., This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country. A Note about Trinity Sunday and Language about GodOn Trinity Sunday we remember with solemnity and praise the foundation in which we live and worship throughout the year. Restore us, Lord. 17For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2:22, 13[W]e ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters loved by the Lord, because God chose you . Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. . People: So that justice rolls like water We have not sown the seeds of gospel hope, We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. . Leader: Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! Looking for something? Ephesians 1:3, 19Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, 20always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Pilgrim Press & Stillspeaking Publications, The Faith Education, Innovation and Formation (Faith INFO)Team, Ministerial Excellence, Support & Authorization (MESA), The Pollinator: UCC Environmental Justice Blog, Subscriptions at the United Church of Christ, General Synod 2021 Thursday in Black Offering, General Synod 2021 Racial Justice Offering, Local Church and Conference Resource Directory. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit. Then I saw a Lamb, looking as if it had been slain, standing at the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. Psalm 53:1, 6All 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. Trinity Sunday Call to Worship I wrote this responsive Call to Worship for Trinity Sunday at First Christian Church of Burlington. All rights reserved. And his kingdom will have no end. Its not like I can betray myself and reveal him for all to see. 14The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. I thank my God every time I remember you. Wise people do not have to be certain what they believe before they act. Lord God Almighty! 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 11-12*, 15If you love me, keep my commands. The Lord has called each of us by name even before our beginnings; Underneath it all, everything makes sense. When the Spirit Moves Trinity Sunday, Year B - Liturgical Resources. Who has spoken through the prophets. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 2 So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Our fervent hope is that you experience the presence of God among us. Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.. Ephesians 3:14-19, I 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. maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, . 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14*. . Calls To Worship The Trinity Leader: Holy, holy, holy! Holy God, forgive our sinful ways.Teach us to be patient.Instruct us to be grateful.Guide us to be responsible and humble.As we turn ourselves around and look to the cross,let us experience your grace and your gift of new life.In the name of Christ our Savior, we pray. And Jesus has come to you and said, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Romans 7:4-6. (Philippians 4:7, RSV). Of course, there are indeed plenty of proverbs in this book of the Bible, although they dont really begin until the stage has been set by nine chapters of a long, introductory poem, and this weeks passage is part of that poem. Send me. (Isaiah 6:8b). 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Ephesians 3:12. What is gained from dedicating one Sunday a year to this theme? 1. Ephesians 1:17, [T]hrough him [Christ Jesus] we . And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us. They are clearly identified in each blog post. It comes from the one who sent me. Trinity Sunday; June 4, 2023. It would be especially appropriate for use on Trinity Sunday (the first Sunday after Pentecost). 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.