The Call into Worship - Poem by Raymond A. Foss

That we may receive
that which is offered for us
so were the words read aloud
the words I shared with the congregation
centering us, calling us into worship
into that state of readiness
to be open to what was to come

A message of hope, a kinship with those
the disciples who have called upon the Lord
those who have believed
who have acted on their call
Gaining an insight into God
on the way of a servant
the walk of a believer

A story of revelation
on the love of God
through the sending of his son
of the healing he performed
while he walked the earth

A telling of the legacy
of the work that is yet to be done
our place in the story
of our faith
and his coming yet to come

June 7, 2009
I served as Liturgist
Call to Worship:
Let us praise God, the creator of heaven and Earth.
Let us seek God with open minds and open hearts.
May we feel the Holy spirit among us.
As the Scriptures are read and the Word proclaimed,
as prayers and music are offered, may we receive with
joy and thanksgiving what is offered for us.
Unison Prayer:
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all
desires known, and from you no secrets are
hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may love
you with our whole self, and worthily praise your
holy name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Luke 7:17-22
Prayer of Dedication:
Loving God, the giver of all that is good; our lives
are blessed daily by your gifts. Help us to receive
your gifts with such gratitude, that we will be giving,
as you are to us. We pray that through us the whole
world will know the gift of your generous love in
Jesus Christ, the one who gave his life for us, and for
the whole world.
Acts 3:1-8
and sermon, “Worship That is Life Changing”
by Reverend Huntley Halvorson
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
June 7, 2009
Trinity Sunday