Jubilee 2006
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