Full Service - Proper 18(23) - Year A
Taken from Times and Seasons
Description
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost – Proper 18(23) - Year A
Service contents:
Call to Worship: Psalm 149 – it is suggested that alternate verses are said responsively
Hymn: When in our music God is glorified or Come let us sing a melody (inspired by Psalm 149)
Prayer: God of music and harmony
Reading: Exodus 12:1-14
Hymn: Captain of Israel’s host and guide or This day we remember the passage to freedom
Reading: Romans 13:8–14
Meditation: Am I in debt?
Hymn: Dear Lord and Father of mankind or Love's debt to each and all we owe,
Reading: Matthew 18:15-20
Sermon idea: Reflection - Answered prayer
Hymn: Seek ye first the kingdom of God or The simplest of words have eternal importance,
Responsive prayer: God of compassion
Hymn: Make me a channel of your peace or When our hearts are wrenched from splendor
Blessing: Joy be with us to take to those in sorrow.
Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
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