worship resources from Zambia Africa

All one in Christ — United Church of Zambia

One:  All one All:  in Christ! One:  In Christ All:  all one! This responsive call-out (or shout-out!) arises during services in the United Church of Zambia.  It might be used as a call to worship, after celebrating a communion meal or after a prayer of reconciliation.

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Call to Worship — Thomas Bwalya, Zambia

Call to worship Be exalted O God above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth. All: Come, let us worship our God. I invite you all dear, parents, brothers and sisters to stand with me and sing hymn number _____ as we open our service. Thomas Bwalya is a  ministry student United […]

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Opening prayer of praise and confession — Ian Kapembwa, Zambia

Almighty and everlasting creator, redeemer and sustainer of our lives, the true and only wise God, we thank you for the marvellous works of your hand. Indeed, they signify how great you are. The morphological design of earth describes the splendour of your beauty. Gracious and merciful God, despite your goodness toward humanity we have […]

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Opening words, Psalm 128:1-2 — Ian Kapembwa, Zambia

‘Blessed is everyone who fears God, who walks in God’s ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labour of your hands. You shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.’ Used for Chapel Devotions, Tuesday 27 August, at United Church of Zambia University, by Ministerial Student, Ian Kapembwa.

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Opening Prayers of adoration, thanksgiving & confession – Zambia

A contemporary service in a United Church of Zambia congregation will usually include a ‘Prayer of Adoration, thanksgiving and confession’ following either the Call to Worship or the first hymn. The prayers included on this post are written by students of ministry and theology at the United Church of Zambia University in Mindolo, Kitwe.  They […]

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Psalm 46:1-11 – voices of Zambia

Our Creator who is our protector and power and ever with us, Even when the economy depreciates and political scandal rises, Will not be shaken. God is the source of happiness. Your word brings joy to us. Your presence will always be with us to render help. At the sound of your voice troubles come […]

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