Sunday: Ordinary 19A, Proper 14AFaithfulness to God's callSentenceThey cried out in fear, but Jesus spoke to them and said, 'Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.' Matthew 14:26-27 Collects Lord God, you know that we cannot put our trust in anything that we do: help us to have faith in you alone, and mercifully defend us by your power against all adversity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP Sexagesima Mighty God and ruler of creation, give new strength to our faith, that we may recognize your presence even when all hope seems lost. Help us to face all trials with serenity as we walk with Christ through the stormy seas of life and come at last to your eternal peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. APBA Readings The still small voice. 1 Kings 19:1-18 19:9-18 Show us your mercy O Lord, and grant us your salvation. Psalm 85:8-13 Joseph's dreams. Genesis 37:2-36 37:1-4, 12-28 Let us remember the wonderful works the Lord our God has done. Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22 + v45b The Christian confession of faith. Romans 10:4-13 10:5-15 Jesus walks on water. Matthew 14:22-36 14:22-33 Supplementary readings Jacob returns to Bethel. Genesis 35:1-15 35:1-29 God has not cast off Israel. Romans 11:1-10 11:7-16 Hymns and Spiritual Songs |
Worship elements Gathering Songs Invocation Praise Gradual/Reading Offertory/Prayer Recessional |
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Hymn or Chorus first line |
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Color Key and Notes
RCL reading; APBA reading; Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV; Subject heading, AAPB; Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel; Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song. Index of studies: Resource library Pumpkin Cottage Ministry Resources Lectionary Bible Studies and Sermons www.lectionarystudies.com |