Adapted from Psalm 50:1-7 Might be read as a responsive reading with the congregation or by two readers From the rising of the sun to where it sets God almighty speaks, calling to all the earth. God shines forth. God is coming! In all power and might, A fire before, a storm raging all around. […]
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Come, people of God, Let us journey together! Through the uncertainty of the wilderness, Through the uncertainty of our questions, God goes with us: Around us, among us, and within us. Come, people of God: With our doubts, With our questions, With your apprehension and fears. Come, people of God! Let us seek, not a […]
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Adapted from Psalm 147 Praise God! Hallelujah! What joy to sing praises to God. God is gracious. God heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds. God numbers the stars, giving each a name. Downtrodden, oppressed, rejected, ignored? God will lift you up even as your oppressors experience the natural consequences of their injustice. Let us […]
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adapted from various translations Praise the Eternal One! Hallelujah! I will give thanks to God with my whole heart. Right here as this gathered community, let us voice our praise. God is gracious and merciful, full of loving compassion. The works of God are faithful and just. God liberates humanity — indeed all creation! God […]
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Adapted from Psalm 105 Might be read by a single voice or responsively O give thanks to the Eternal One! Call on God’s name. Make known God’s deeds among the peoples. Sing praises to God. Tell of all God’s wonderful works. Glory in God’s holy name!
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Inspired by Psalm 107 Responsive reading for 2 voices or for one voice leading the congregation Give thanks to God! For God is good! God’s steadfast love lasts forever. God gathers God’s people From east and west, north and south, From the deserts of our weary and aimless wanderings, From the shadows and gloom of […]
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A contributor to Worship Words since its inception, Thandiwe, ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), serves in ministry at Loveland United Church of Christ in Lovedale, Colorado. Many of the photos on Worship Words are through the discerning lens of Thandiwe’s camera. Thandiwe’s Worship Words contributions are divided into five groups: Children’s worship […]
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