2008 Assembly
Sunday Lay Worship
Grace, Gratitude, Giving: Living a Generous Life
Confession and Forgiveness: LBW pg. 56 or ELW pg. 94
Gathering Song, “All People That On Earth Do Dwell”: LBW 245 or ELW 883
Greeting
L: Worship the Lord in beauty of holiness. Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad. The God who created the world and fills it with life be with you all.
C: And also with you.
Canticle of Praise, “Praise and Thanksgiving”: LBW 409 or ELW 689
Prayer of the Day
Merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature. Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen
First Reading: Micah 6:1-8
Psalm: Psalm 105:1-8
Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-17
Gospel: Luke 21:1-4
Message: Assembly Sunday Lay Meditation
Hymn of the Day, “Take My Life”: LBW 406 or ELW 685
Apostles Creed: LBW pg. 65 or ELW pg. 105
The Offering
Offertory Song, “Let the vineyard…”: LBW pg. 66 or ELW 182
Offering Prayer
God of all creation, all you have made is good, and your love endures forever. You bring forth bread from the earth and fruit from the vine. Nourish us with these gifts that we might be for the world, signs of your gracious presence in Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen
The Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Blessing
Sending Song, “On Our Way Rejoicing”: LBW 260 or ELW 537