Here’s a call to
worship and opening prayer suitable for use during Advent or Christmas (and
other occasions, too!). They were
written by Nancy J.
call to worship
Now is the time, let us pause.
As we wait, may we hear the voice of God.
Now is the time, let
us watch.
In our homes, at our work, even while waiting in line—
may we see the face of Christ.
In our homes, at our work, even while waiting in line—
may we see the face of Christ.
Now is the moment,
let us prepare our hearts.
In our words, in our hearts, in all we say and do—
may God’s extravagant love shine through.
In our words, in our hearts, in all we say and do—
may God’s extravagant love shine through.
invocation
God beyond time and
space,
take this moment of
worship and bless it.
May the grace
experienced in this place
be multiplied to
overflowing
so that your whole
world sees the light of your love.
God of new
surprises,
take each of us
here, and bless us.
Create in us clean
hearts,
refresh our spirits,
and transform our
whole beings,
until we reflect
your love and compassion through and through.
In the name of
Emmanuel, God with Us,
the one who comes to
us even now, Amen.
— Rev. Nancy J, on
her blog, wonderings through life and
other such nonsense. http://ruminari.wordpress.com/
