Dreaming Anew

 

 

Seekers Church

A Christian Community

In the Tradition of the Church of the Saviour

Jubilee 2006 – Dreaming Anew

 

CIRCLE TIME

 

ENTRANCE

 

REFLECTION

"Jubilee" in Hebrew Scripture means dreaming a new dream; debts forgiven; redistribution of wealth; and, centrally, acknowledging that God is the owner. 

 

In a topsy-turvy world humans can ease God's pain.  In gratitude for our salvation we can give to the world.  We can help God have less to cry about.

 

Celebration Circle

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:      It is from you, Holy One,

                  that we have received all that we have.

 

People:      We are your people,

                  dependent upon you for our very being.

 

Leader:      It is to you, Holy One,

                  that we return all that we are.

 

People:      We are your people,

                  joyous co-creators with you.

 

Leader:      It is in your name, Holy One,

                  that we share your bounty.

 

All:             We are your people, 

                  your partners in dreaming anew.

 

INVOCATION

 

HYMN

WORD FOR THE CHILDREN

 

SILENCE

 

RESPONSIVE READING

Leader:      In the day of Jubilee,

                  the Holy One brings justice to the oppressed

                  and food to the hungry.

 

People:      In the day of Jubilee,

                  the Holy One sets the prisoners free

                  and opens the eyes of the blind.

 

Leader:      In the day of Jubilee,

                  the Holy One lifts up those who are bowed down

                  and watches over strangers and widows and orphans.

 

All:             In the day of Jubilee,

                  all creation reaps a rich harvest of peace.

 

SILENCE

 

PRAYERS

CONFESSION

Leader:      O God, you are very great,

                  you make the winds your messengers,

                  tame fire and flame to be your ministers.

                 

All:             We long to be part of your grand design.

 

Voice 1:     We want to know your blessing.

 

Voice 2:     We want to be known as your blest.

 

Voice 1:     We confess how much we hunger

                  for the power to make a difference.

 

Voice 2:     We confess how hard it is

                  to rejoice in the middle of despair.

 

All:             We come to you wanting a favor,

                  wanting the assurance that our place is close to you,

                  even at the right hand of Christ.

 

ASSURANCE

Leader:      Let us bless and praise the God we serve,

                  the Spirit and Redeemer of all.

                 

                  For the good news is this:

                  We are forgiven,

                  and welcome at Christ's Jubilee feast.

 

All:             Amen.

 

PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY

 

JESUS PRAYER

 

HYMN

 

THE WORD

SCRIPTURE

SERMON

 

SILENT REFLECTION

 

OFFERING 

 

The first Sunday of each month we switch to a Communion Liturgy here.

 

SHARED REFLECTIONS

 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

HYMN

 

BENEDICTION

Leader:      Standing on the threshold of Jubilee,

                  heading toward the days to come,

                  remember to dream anew and act in faith.

                  Give your life to Christ

                  and your gift will dry God's tears.

 

All:             Amen

 

 

 

WORSHIP RESOURCES

Responsive Reading: Psalm 146

Confession: Psalm 104

Assurance: Psalm 34