Centering Practice
Take a moment to practice gratitude before God. Say out loud (whether you’re alone or with others) the following — and be specific!
- 5 things you are thankful you can see
- 4 things you are thankful you can taste
- 3 things you are thankful you can hear
- 2 things you are thankful you can smell
- 1 thing you are thankful you can touch
Read Psalm 34:8 out loud: Taste and see that the Lord is good!
Worship Song
I Need Words
I need words
As wide as sky
I need a language large as
This longing inside
And I need a voice
Bigger than mine
And I need a song
To sing You
That I’ve yet to find
I need You
Oh I need You
I need You
Oh I need You
To be here now
To be here now
To hear me now
To hear me now
Passing of the Peace
Let’s continue to build a more creative, hope-filled world! Take a moment to text a friend (from our Anchor & Hope community or beyond) and let them know how they inspire you! You can even send PJ & PD a text message to say hello 🙂
Kids Worship Song
Fixin’ My Eyes on You
I won’t turn left and I won’t turn right
I will not stray from the path that’s right
But I’ll keep on seeking
And keep on reaching
And follow, follow, follow Jesus Christ
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You – only You!
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You
I’m fixin’ my eyes on You – only You!
Kids Reflection
This animated story is based on 1 John 3:16-20!
Take a moment to ask your kids the following “I wonder” questions and have a short conversation together:
- I wonder what felt important to you from today’s video?
- I wonder how we can show love as a family to others?
- I wonder what other important things you remember from the Bible, God’s Word?
Prayer for Illumination
Open our hearts and minds, O God,
by your Holy Spirit’s power,
to receive and share
the transforming power
of Your Good News.
Amen.
Scripture Reflection
Read Psalm 119:176 out loud:
I have gone astray like a lost sheep;
seek out your servant,
for I do not forget your commandments.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
Together: Thanks be to God.
Reflection questions:
- How is God shaping my story and who I am?
- How am I being sought out by the Lord, especially in my everyday life?
Worship Song
The Prayer of St. Patrick
I arise today by the mighty strength
Of the blessed trinity
For the three in one, Father, Spirit, Son
Bind my heart with bravery
You’re my breastplate and my shield
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ within me
All around me
You’re the only armor
that my soul will ever need
Jesus You’re my victory
You’re my everything
Amen
I can face this day by the matchless power
Of the cross and empty grave
For the spirit of resurrecting love
Is alive in me today
You’re alive in me today
My pilot
My captain
My guide and my guardian
Blessed be Your name
My wisdom
My wonder
My father forevermore
Blessed be Your name
Closing Blessing
Adapted from re:worship
Just as God’s Word was sent into the world
to heal and redeem,
so God sends us into the world this day
to be light and love, healing and hope.
May the grace and peace
of God the Creator,
the Redeemer,
and the Sustainer
be with us always. Amen.
Anchor & Hope Church 