Here’s a call to worship based on 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8, one of the suggested scripture readings for October 23, 2011 (Proper 25A, Ordinary 30A). It was written by Laura Bartlett.
Call to Worship
(based on 1 Thessalonians 2: 1-8)
We do not gather in vain,
for God is working in our hearts.
The love of Jesus Christ calls us together.
Our worship strengthens and empowers us
to share the gospel.
The love of Jesus Christ shines in our lives.
Proclaim the good news with boldness.
The love of Jesus Christ is at work in the world!
for God is working in our hearts.
The love of Jesus Christ calls us together.
Our worship strengthens and empowers us
to share the gospel.
The love of Jesus Christ shines in our lives.
Proclaim the good news with boldness.
The love of Jesus Christ is at work in the world!
—written by Laura Jaquith Bartlett, and posted on the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website. Visit there for other great suggestions for worship on October 23, 2011.
For more worship resources related to this text, or other texts for October 23, 2011 (the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost), click on Proper 25A in the list of “Labels” at the lower right side of the page.
