Worship Resources from Voices Together
Narrative Lectionary 2023-24
Readings for Year 2 (Mark)
| Feb. 18, 2024 First Sunday in Lent Mark 10:17-31 Rich man is called to sell all he has and follow Jesus. Call to Worship: Psalm 19:7-10 Collect: Lord of abundant riches, when asked to give everything to follow Jesus, a rich man faltered. Give us the courage to give everything that we have to you, knowing that what you offer is more valuable than all the riches in the world. Amen. (Working Preacher) God of all who are cast down, you call us to seek good and to meet oppression with justice. Teach us to find salvation in the emptying of ourselves for the sake of those in need, so that goodness may prevail and your kingdom come in Jesus Christ. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Let the Children Come” (Mark 10:13-16) Worship Resources: 335, 472, 857, 859, 895, 911, 928, 1029, 1040, 1050, 1056 Hymns: 1 Summoned by the God who made us 9 Come away from rush and hurry 30 Jesus calls us 141 Create in me a clean heart 162 The love of God is greater far 204 Praise to the living God 222 My soul proclaims with wonder 302 Unless a grain of wheat 305 The glory of these forty days 306 I want Jesus to walk with me 625 Far above the noise of life 540 Will you come and follow me 555 Lord, I am fondly, earnestly longing 745 God whose giving knows no ending 759 Take my life, and let it be 760 Take my life, that I may be 775 I will follow 794 If the war goes on |
| Feb. 25, 2024 Second Sunday in Lent Mark 10:32-52 Passion prediction, Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, heals blind Bartimaeus. Call to Worship: Psalm 34:11-14 Collect: Lord Jesus, it was hard for your disciples to hear that they would have to suffer in order to follow you. Give us faith and courage to follow you when following is painful or frightening. Amen. (Working Preacher) Most High, your Anointed One offered himself freely as witness against our violence, our acts of oppression, and our sin. As you delighted to call him your Son, give us the courage to bring you equal delight by our willingness to drink the cup of sacrifice on behalf or our sisters and brothers, and, with them, offer you praise unceasing and lives transformed as true heirs of your grace-filled realm. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Bartimaeus” (Mark 10:46-52) Worship Resources: 293. 295, 335, 851, 873, 876, 921, 998, 1015, 1017, 1019, 1020, 1022, 1024, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1051, 1052C, 1066 Hymns: 308 How can we worship Caesar’s cross 544 Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling 644 Healer of our every ill 647 There is a balm in Gilead 736 Hold us in your mercy 772 God of justice 778 Will you let me be your servant |
| Mar. 3, 2024 Third Sunday in Lent Mark 12:1-12 [13-17] Parable of the wicked tenants; paying taxes to Caesar Call to Worship: Psalm 86:8-13 Collect: Son of God, you spoke words to Jerusalem’s leaders that were hard to hear. Give us ears to receive your word of life so that we can follow you faithfully. Amen. (Working Preacher) Holy God, you love justice and hate oppression; you call us to righteousness and not to exploitation. Give us generous and loving hearts, and eyes to see the splendor of your reign, that we may live in truth and honor, and praise you for the transformation of our lives, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Turning the Tables” (Mark 11:15-19) Worship Resources: 13, 235, 381, 818, 852, 866, 910, 911, 912, 913, 914, 915, 987 Hymns: 4 Christ is our cornerstone 92 Build my life 308 How can we worship Caesar’s cross 397 The church’s one foundation 399 The word of God is solid ground 401 Open the eyes of my heart 410 Christ is King! Let earthly powers 424 We worship God the rock 547 How clear is our vocation 557 Spirit of God, descend 577 Count well the cost 592 How firm a foundation 622 Jesus, rock of ages 759 Take my life, and let it be 760 Take my life, that I may be |
| Mar. 10, 2024 Fourth Sunday in Lent Mark 12:28-44 Great commandment, scribes seek honor, a poor widow gives all she has. Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1-4 Collect: Lord of love, you have taught us that love is your greatest commandment. Teach us to love as unconditionally as you love us. Amen. (Working Preacher) Beloved Companion, you deal with us kindly in steadfast love, lifting up those bent low with care and sustaining the weak and oppressed. Release us from our anxious fears, that we, holding fast to your commandments, may honor you with all that we are and all that we have. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) God of widows and strangers, you protect the oppressed and forgotten and feed the hungry with good things. You stand among us in Christ, offering life to all. Give us open hearts and minds to respond with love to the world, caring for those for whom you care. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “A Generous Offering” (Mark 12:38-44) Worship Resources: 14, 187, 188, 384, 780, 783, 851, 856, 861, 890, 893, 897, 906, 951, 955, 974, 984, 985D, 985F, 1002, 1005, 1024, 1028, 1036, 1037, 1045, 1066 Hymns: 29 Come, now is the time to worship 59 Father God, you are holy 131 Je louerai l’Éternel 288 Love the Lord your God 388 How can I say 431 We believe, as one by one 571 O God, we read the holy law 644 Healer of our every ill 717 Renew your church 753 Heart and mind, possessions, Lord 756 God, we pause this moment 827 Move in our midst |
| Mar. 17, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Lent Mark 13:1-8, 24-37 The end of the age; call to be watchful. Call to Worship: Psalm 102:12-17 Collect: Son of Man, you encouraged your followers to obey only your voice, and promised that they would see your glorious presence. Show us your glory and teach us to obey. Amen. (Working Preacher) Timeless One, you create all moments of our lives, giving each its meaning and purpose. Strengthen us to witness continually to the love of Jesus Christ, that we may hold fast in times of trial, even to the end of the ages. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “God Is Near” (Philippians 4:1-14) Worship Resources: 231, 823, 862, 874, 884, 887, 895, 898, 905, 907, 908, 922, 923, 924, 983, 987I, 988, 1010, 1042, 1043, 1048, 1049, 1050 Hymns: 36 Let us build a house 159 Here on Christ the rock I will stand 214 Savior of the nations, come! 218 Come, thou long-expected Jesus 220 Prepare the way! the prophet called 407 View the present 412 My soul cries out 436 How great thou art 621 My hope is built on nothing less 755 To my precious Lord |
| Mar. 24, 2024 Sixth Sunday in Lent Part 1: Mark 11:1-11 Triumphal entry Call to Worship: Psalm 118:25-29 Collect: Humble Lord, while people clamoured for a warrior-king, the colt revealed your servanthood: as you face the way of tears, the tearing of the temple veil, take us from the baying mob to place our faith in you, Jesus Christ, our victim and our saviour. Amen. (Prayers for an Inclusive Church) God of the covenant, in the glory of the cross your Son embraced the power of death and broke its hold over your people. In this time of repentance, draw all people to yourself, that we who confess Jesus as Lord may put aside the deeds of death and accept the life of your kingdom. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Hosanna!” (Mark 11:1-11) Worship Resources: 885, 896 Part 2: Mark 14:1-15:47 Passion Worship Resources: 335, 786, 892, 894, 896, 903B, 903C, 919, 1005, 1007, 1008, 1012, 1026, 1049, 1058, 1066 Hymns for Part 1: 312 Jesus is coming 313 Hosanna, loud hosanna 315 All glory, laud, and honor 316 Ride on, ride on in majesty Hymns for Part 2: 138 Christ, we do all adore thee 317 Go to dark Gethsemane 320 My song is love unknown 322 When I survey the wondrous cross 323 When I survey the wondrous cross 325 O sacred head, now wounded 326 How shallow former shadows 327 Jesus, remember me 329 Were you there 330 Ah, holy Jesus 332 In Christ alone 569 We read the cross 576 Who now would follow Christ 580 To leave the stones unthrown 670 In the bulb there is a flower 696 My God, my God |
| Mar. 31, 2024 Easter Sunday Mark 16:1-8 Resurrection, empty tomb, and fleeing in fear. Call to Worship: Psalm 118:21-27 Collect: Holy Lord Jesus, on this day we rejoice in your glory and stand in awe of how you have transformed this world with your dying and your rising. Receive our joyful praise. Alleluia! Amen. (Working Preacher) Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “He Is Risen” (Mark 16:1-8) Worship Resources: 189, 335, 336, 449, 850, 875, 876, 903C, 907, 915, 919, 923, 924, 983, 1008, 1013, 1033, 1049, 1052F, 1066 Hymns: 38 Come, Christians, join to sing 333 Low in the grave he lay 340 Lift your glad voices 341 Christ has arisen, alleluia! 342 That Easter morn, at break of day 346 Christ the Lord is ris’n today 347 I know that my Redeemer lives 348 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain 349 O death, where is your sting? 350 The strife is o’er, the battle done 352 This joyful Eastertide 353 Now the green blade rises 354 Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! 355 Thine is the glory 356 Be not afraid 357 The Lord is ris’n indeed! 358 Christ is arisen 359 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing 361 Christ who left his home in glory 362 Alleluia 433 I believe in God Almighty 438 Christ has died, Christ is risen 463 Christ Jesus lay 480 I am the bread of life 565 Christ is alive and goes before us |
| Apr. 7, 2024 Second Sunday of Easter Acts 1:1-14 “You shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Call to Worship: Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 Collect: Lord Jesus, after your death and resurrection you sent your followers into the world to proclaim your resurrection to the entire world. Send us into the world to bear witness to all you have done in our lives. Amen. (Working Preacher) Risen and ascended Christ, you surround us with witnesses and send us the Counselor who opens our minds to understand your teaching. Bless us with such grace that our lives may become a blessing for the world now, and in the age to come. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary) Peace Table: “To Heaven and the Ends of the Earth” (Acts 1:1-11) Worship Resources: 902, 904, 908, 911, 915, 919, 922, 953, 966, 992, 1014, 1026, 1029, 1033, 1035, 1039, 1055, 1059, 1068 Hymns: 46 Holy Spirit, truth divine 89 As we rise, O God, to meet you 363 Sing we triumphant hymns 364 All hail the power of Jesus’ name 365 Lord, I lift your name on high 366 Although our Lord has left us 367 Gracious Spirit 386 One is the body 387 We are one in the Spirit 394 God calls us 395 The church of Christ in every age 669 Soon and very soon 761 I love to tell the story 769 Now I know 827 Move in our midst |
| Apr. 14, 2024 Third Sunday of Easter Acts 3:1-10 Healing at the Beautiful Gate; “I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you, in the name of Jesus rise and walk.” Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1–9 Collect: Holy Lord, your followers gave to your children something more powerful and more valuable than riches. They gave healing and hope. Bring healing and hope into our world and show us evidence of your presence in our lives. Amen. (Working Preacher) God of hope, you call us home from the exile of selfish oppression to the freedom of justice, the balm of healing, and the joy of sharing. Make us strong to join you in your holy work, as friends of strangers and victims, companions of those whom others shun, and as the happiness of those whose hearts are broken. We make our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Life Together” (Acts 2 & 4) Worship Resources: 339, 727, 851, 854, 891, 894. 908, 975, 976. 977, 978, 979, 981, 983, 984, 985G, 985H, 986, 987D, 987H, 988, 994, 996, 1007, 1008, 1033, 1035, 1048 Hymns: 6 Let’s walk together for a while 11 Come, let us go to a place that is pure 31 Come, we that love the Lord 78 Oh, for a thousand tongues 306 I want Jesus to walk with me 345 The risen Christ, who walks 354 Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! 499 In the morning when I rise, give me Jesus 536 I heard the voice of Jesus say 570 When we walk with the Lord 590 I know not why God’ wondrous grace 601 Lead me, guide me 637 Blessed be your name in the land 647 There is a balm in Gilead 743 Just a closer walk with thee 764 Oh, for a thousand tongues 836 I walk in beauty |
| Apr. 21, 2024 Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 17:1-9 Founding church at Thessalonica 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Paul’s message of thanks to the church at Thessalonica. Call to Worship: Psalm 149:1-5 Collect: Messiah, Jesus, your followers established churches in communities near and far. Take us outside of ourselves and teach us to give away what you have given to us. Show us how to witness to your presence in places near and far. Amen. (Working Preacher) Creator of all, you have called us and chosen us to be your people. By the power of your Holy Spirit may we bear witness with joy and conviction to the good news of Jesus Christ. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “All are welcome” (James 1-2) Worship Resources: 16, 17, 380, 381, 384, 385, 446, 450, 727, 824, 856, 863, 869, 922, 923, 924, 925, 953, 959, 960, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 970, 1023 Hymns: 36 Let us build a house where love can dwell 47 God of our strength, enthroned above 63 Like a rock 80 We sing to you, O God 87 O praise the gracious pow’r 162 The love of God is greater far 390 In Christ there is no east or west 424 We worship God the Rock 548 Open, Lord, my inward ear 605 My life flows on in endless song 621 My hope is built on nothing less 717 Renew your church 720 O God in heaven 762 This little light of mine 789 Be a sower, plant a seed |
| Apr. 28, 2024 Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 18:1-4 Founding the church at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Factions in the church and the word of the cross. Call to Worship: Psalm 145:1-7 Collect: Holy Lord, within your church, your followers have often allowed their disagreements to get in the way of being faithful to your word. Remove any barriers our communities face that prevent us from sharing your word and building up your church. Amen. (Working Preacher) God of Blazing light, through the power of the cross you shattered our darkness, scattering the fears that bind us and setting us free to live as your children. Give us courage and conviction that we may joyfully turn and follow you into new adventures of faithful service, led by the light that shines through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Preaching in Corinth” (Acts 18:1-11) Worship Resources: 189, 780, 782, 785, 786, 861, 862, 864, 868, 888, 891, 896, 904, 906, 922, 925, 938, 959, 991, 1013, 1048, 1049, Hymns: 87 O praise the gracious pow’r 322 When I survey the wondrous cross 324 The wonderful cross 331 Sing, my tongue, the song of triumph 364 All hail the power of Jesus’ name 390 In Christ there is no east or west 397 The church’s one foundation 411 All hail the power of Jesus’ name 419 Great is thy faithfulness 492 Ubi caritas 549 Be thou my vision 745 God whose giving 773 Ubi caritas et amor 813 Heart with loving heart united |
| May 5, 2024 Sixth Sunday of Easter 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “Faith, hope, and love abide, but the greatest of these is love.” Call to Worship: Psalm 33:1-12 Collect: Loving Lord, you have showered your world with faith, hope, and love. Help us to be faithful to you, to offer hope to those in need, and to love all your children. Amen. (Working Preacher) O God of all the prophets, you knew us and chose us before you formed us in the womb. Fill us with faith that speaks your word, hope that does not disappoint, and love that bears all things for your sake, until that day when we shall know you fully, even as we are known by you. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Love is…” (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Worship Resources: 860, 862, 888, 906, 915, 973, 991, 1017, 1020, 1026, 1028, 1033, 1037, 1045, 1059 Hymns: 10 Here in this place (Gather Us In) 60 Trinity Song 288 Love the Lord your God 396 May you be rooted and grounded in love 485 Put peace into each other’s hands 492 Ubi caritas 571 O God, we read the holy law 636 Spirit, open my heart 524 When love is found 717 Renew your church 749 Jesus Christ is love divine 751 There is in every person 773 Ubi caritas et amor 808 Between darkness and light 811 Use us, God 831 Blest be the tie that binds |
| May 12, 2024 Seventh Sunday of Easter 1 Corinthians 15:1-26, 51-57 Jesus’ resurrection and the future resurrection; death as the last enemy. Call to Worship: Psalm 149:1-5 Collect: Lord of the resurrection, you died and were raised so that ultimately death would not prevail. Remind us daily that sin, and even death, have no power over us. Amen. (Working Preacher) From your mouth, O God, come mercy and righteousness, and out of the abundance of your heart you have given us your Word made flesh, Jesus the Christ. Pour out your Spirit of integrity upon us, that all we say and do may befit a people made in your image and baptized into the dying and rising of your Son. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers) Peace Table: “Worthy is the Lamb” (Revelation 1, 5, 7) Worship Resources: 231, 823, 862, 874, 884, 887, 895, 898, 905, 907, 908, 922, 923, 924, 983, 987I, 988, 1010, 1027, 1042, 1043, 1048, 1049, 1050 Hymns: 48 Come, my way, my truth, my life 163 Amazing grace! How sweet the sound 302 Unless a grain of wheat falls to the earth 331 Sing, my tongue, the song of triumph 332 In Christ alone my hope is found 333 Low in the grave he lay 340 Lift your glad voices in triumph on high 341 Christ has arisen, alleluia! 345 Christ the Lord is risen today! 347 I know that my Redeemer lives 350 The strife is o’er, the battle done 352 This joyful Eastertide 354 Christ is risen! Shout hosanna! 355 Thine is the glory 357 The Lord is risen indeed! 358 Christ is arisen 359 Christ is alive, let Christians sing 408 Crown him with many crowns 416 Beyond a dying sun 433 I believe in God Almighty 460 From north and south, from east and west 463 Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands 479 Oh, how could it be 502 Abide with me 617 When peace like a river attendeth my way 670 In the bulb there is a flower 790 How can we be silent |
| May 19, 2024 Day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-4 Pentecost 1 Corinthians 12:1-13 Faith as principal work of the Spirit; other gifts of the Spirit for the common good. Call to Worship: Psalm 118:1-2, 17-20 Collect: Spirit of fire, your holy presence burns bright within this world. Spread your spirit throughout our communities, so that our hearts may burn with love and hope. Amen. (Working Preacher) Empowering God, you gave the church the abiding presence of your Holy Spirit. Look upon your church today. Grant that, gathered and directed by your Spirit, we may confess Christ as Lord and combine our diverse gifts with a singular passion to continue his mission in this world until we join in your eternal praise. Amen. (Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, alt.) Peace Table: “Pentecost” (Acts 2:1-39) Worship Resources: 21, 185, 378, 379, 380, 446, 729, 786. 877, 903D, 913C, 915, 923, 924, 941, 992, 994, 995. 1013 , 1052G, 1067, Hymns: 1 Summoned by the God who made us 32 God welcomes all 38 Life-giver, Maker, God of all 46 Holy Spirit, Truth divine 50 Spirit, working in creation 53 O Holy Spirit, by whose breath 54 Come, Holy Spirit 55 O fiery Spirit, come burn in us 56 Like the murmur of the dove’s song 57 Holy Spirit, come with power 58 Holy Spirit, come to us 91 We praise thee, O God, for the Son of thy love 174 Christ has broken down the wall 369 There’s nothing worth more 370 Veni Sancte Spiritus 372 Wind who makes all winds that blow 373 As the wind song through the trees 375 Joys are flowing like a river 387 We are one in the Spirit 442 From the waters I will rise 455 God-Creator, Christ the Son 513 When hands reach out and fingers trace 557 Spirit of God, descend upon my heart 563 Come, thou fount of ev’ry blessing 607 One is the body and one is the Head 712 Beauty for brokenness 739 Fill me anew 740 Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me 766 Go in grace and make disciples 774 Lord, you give the great commission: 802 Draw the circle, draw the circle wide |
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