48C – Sunday 16C

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WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD  (from Psalm 52)
Those who put their trust in other than God,
easily fall prey to the power of evil;
But those who put their trust in God
discover that the steadfast love f God lasts forever.
So, come and worship,
declare praise for what God has done.
O God, I will proclaim your name, for it is good.

OFFERING
God always generous,
rich in lovingkindness and compassion,
we offer our gifts and our living
that, by your holy breath,
we may together be instruments of your loving;
as followers of Jesus. Amen

A CREATIVE MOMENT – Luke 10:38-42
The theme of discipleship continues.
Build on the use of the ‘path’ from last week. Add ‘A Certain Village’ to the ‘Jerusalem’ signpost. Some cooking utensils, an iron or otherhousehold appliance could be placed on the worship table, together with an open Bible.
This is a brief reading but it could be acted out or mimed, as another way to hear it.

God of boundless love,
You have heard the cry of your people in every generation;
Hear our prayer
for those in our congregation; our community; our families,
whom we name on our lips
and in the silence of our hearts:
those whose troubles are known only to you;
and those who have no-one …
In Jesus’ name we pray….
         (The Prayers of the People continue)