Here’s a responsive call to worship and opening
prayer from Rev. Susan A. Blain.
Call
to Worship
(inspired by Matthew 3: 1-12, Romans 15:7)
The
Reign of God is drawing near:
The
prophet calls us to change our lives!
Prepare
the way for the Lord:
A
just and peaceful path!
Welcome
one another, for Christ welcomes you:
For
the glory of God!
Opening
Prayer
Holy
God,
We
long for your peace, and trust in your promise;
we
hear your call to turn toward you,
to
change our lives and welcome you in.
Meet
us here and fill
our
minds with your wisdom
and
our hearts with your peace,
that
our worship together
may
open us to the challenge
of
your dream of wholeness for all.
In
the Name of the One who is coming, we pray. Amen!
~ written by Rev. Susan A. Blain, in To Dream God’s Dream: Service Prayers for
the Second Sunday of Advent. Posted
on the United Church of Christ’s Worship Ways website. http://www.ucc.org/worship/worship-ways/year-a/ace/advent-service-prayers.html
