Here’s a contemporary call to worship based on Psalm 22 and 1 John 4, two of the suggested scripture readings for the fifth Sunday of Easter (Year B). They come from the Ministry Matters website.
Gathering Words
(based on Psalm 22, 1 John 4)
As the weak realize their strength;
as the poor eat and are satisfied,
God’s love abides in us.
As the stranger finds a friend;
as the family offers forgiveness,
God’s love abides in us.
As the ends of the earth know of Christ’s grace,
God’s love abides in us.
as the poor eat and are satisfied,
God’s love abides in us.
As the stranger finds a friend;
as the family offers forgiveness,
God’s love abides in us.
As the ends of the earth know of Christ’s grace,
God’s love abides in us.
— Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2012, © 2011 Abingdon Press. Posted on the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website.
For other calls to worship on this blog, see the Call to Worship Index at the upper right side of the page.
