Call to Worship: Here We Are

Here is a responsive call to worship and prayer inspired by 1 Samuel 3.  It was written by David Inglis.

Call to Worship: Here We Are

God whispers to each of us:
you are my beloved,
created in love for love.
My spirit answers,
Here I am, Lord.
Speak to me anew.

God breathes on us the Holy Spirit,
knitting many members into one body,
the body of Christ.
Together we answer,
Here we are Lord.
Come, Holy Spirit.

God has yet more vision for the people.
Who will work for God to extend God's kingdom
into our hurting world?
Here we are Lord.
Empower us for your work.

God calls the small, and helps them do great things.
God calls the weak, and reveals their hidden gifts.
God calls the rejected, and opens their eyes to their worth.
Here we are Lord, humble and waiting.

Then let us gather, old and young, small and great,
to dream God's dreams,
receive God's power,
and do God's deeds.
Here we are Lord.
Shine the light of your love on us.
Kindle your Spirit within us.
Work your redeeming will in us,
that all the world may be one
through the power of your love.  Amen.

~ written by David Inglis.  Posted on the Henrietta United Church of Christ website. http://www.henriettaucc.org/PastorsPage/CallsToWorship.shtml