Here’s a responsive call to worship, inspired by the
suggested scripture readings for Proper 22, Year C. It was written by Thom Shuman.
Call
to Worship
We
gather, as God's people, bringing our fears and pain,
knowing that when our spirits have grown cold,
knowing that when our spirits have grown cold,
God
rekindles the gift of faith in us.
We gather, as God's people,
We gather, as God's people,
hanging
our broken hearts on the branches of the tree of life.
knowing that while friends may turn against us,
knowing that while friends may turn against us,
God
transforms enemies into sisters and brothers.
We gather, as God's people, hungering for healing and hope,
knowing that even when life is no picnic,
We gather, as God's people, hungering for healing and hope,
knowing that even when life is no picnic,
God
prepares a feast for us.
~ written by Thom Shuman, and posted on Lectionary
Liturgies. http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.ca/2010/09/25th-sunday-in-ordinary-timeproper-20-c.html
