Here’s
a thoughtful and creative call to worship (complete with sound effects) from
Rev. Caela Simmons Wood, pastor at First Congregational United Church in
Manhattan, Kansas. Note the timing instructions. The bold print is to be read by the
entire congregation.
You
can access the sound file on Dropbox here:
Called in God’s Presence on Pentecost
(wait count of five
before you begin speaking)
God
who moved over the deep in a holy breath,
Come to us this day -
Pentecost.
Arrive in the wind.
(wait for the
crackles to begin, then silent count of three)
God
who spoke in a bush that was burned but not consumed,
Come to us this day -
Pentecost.
Arrive in a holy
flame.
(wait for a count of
five)
God
who is present each time we gather at the table,
Come to us this day -
Pentecost.
Arrive in bread and
wine, conversation and connection.
(wait for a count of
five)
Pour
out your Holy Spirit.
Set
us aflame, but do not consume us.
Fill
us with holy nourishment.
We have arrived this
day - Pentecost.
We have come to
worship.
(wind will blow for
up to 20 seconds - fade out)
~
written by Rev.
Caela Simmons Wood, pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ in
Manhattan, Kansas.
