SOLIDARITY SUNDAY
Liturgy for Solidarity Sunday
prepared by scott simpson , regional representative -
western canada
The following is a suggestion for an order of service. We have provided a selection of possible songs, both contemporary
and traditional, for each section. We have, however, not made provision for announcements as many churches have
their own tradition with regard to their timing.
ORDER OF SERVICE
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 33:1-5 and Micah 6:8
Leader:
Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous;
it is fitting for the upright to praise him.
Praise the Lord with the harp;
make music to him on the ten-stringed lyre.
Sing to him a new song;
play skillfully, and shout for joy.
All:
For the word of the Lord is right and true;
he is faithful in all he does.
The Lord loves righteousness and justice;
the earth is full of his unfailing love.
Leader:
With what shall we come before the Holy One,
and bow ourselves before God on high?
All:
God has shown us what is good.
What does the Holy One require of us,
but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God?
SONGS OF INVOCATION AND PRAISE
Praise is Rising (Hosanna) - Brenton Brown/Paul Baloche
Your Grace is Enough – Matt Maher
Mighty to Save – Ben Fielding/Rueben Morgan
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – John Wyeth
Come Thou Almighty King – Felice de Giardini
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 58:1-12
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:Leader or in unison
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong.
We have lived for ourselves and apart from you.
We have turned from our neighbours and refused to bear the burdens of others.
We have ignored the pain of the world and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed.
In your great mercy, forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your command to love
our neighbour; through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Adapted from the Book of Common Worship, p. 54 © 1993, Westminster/John Knox Press
SONGS OF FORGIVENESS AND HOPE
Jesus Messiah – Chris Tomlin
Stronger – Ben Fielding/Reuben Morgan
Give us Clean Hands – Charlie Hall
Lord Have Mercy – Steve Merkel
And Can It Be – Charles Wesley
TITHES AND OFFERINGS
An opportunity to respond to the She Matters appeal. She Matters video could be shown prior to, or during offering.
SONGS OF PRAYER
Your Name – Glenn Packiam/Paul Baloche
Desert Song – Brooke Ligertwood
Breathe On Me Breath of God – Edwin Hatch
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Open prayers for issues of justice and mercy in our world or prayer by a leader.
LORD’S PRAYER: In unison
Our Father who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy Name.
Thy kingdom come.
Thy will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.
Source: the litany section of the U.S. Book of Common Prayer, 1928 edition.
NEW TESTAMENT READING: Luke 18:1-8
MESSAGE
Resource by Gordon King
SONGS OF RESPONSE AND COMMISSION
God of Justice – Tim Hughes
Hope of the Nations – Brian Doerksen
Take My Life and Let It Be – Francis Ridley Havergal
BENEDICTION
Go forth into the world in peace; be of good courage; love mercy; seek justice; hold fast that which is good; render to no one evil
for evil; strengthen the faint-hearted; support the weak; help the afflicted; honour everyone; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in
the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Adapted from Rowland Croucher (ed.), Still Waters, Deep Waters (Sutherland: Albatross Books, 1987)
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