Second Vatican Ecumenical Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no.
#JOINING HANDS IN PRAYER AT CHURCH FULL#
According to the GENERAL INSTRUCTION OF THE ROMAN MISSAL, INSTITUTIO GENERALIS MISSALIS ROMANI Including Adaptations for the Dioceses of the United States of America CHAPTER I “The Importance and Dignity of the Eucharistic Celebration” Section 18 states “This will best be accomplished if, with due regard for the nature and the particular circumstances of each liturgical assembly, the entire celebration is planned in such a way that it leads to a conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful both in body and in mind, a participation burning with faith, hope, and charity, of the sort which is desired by the Church and demanded by the very nature of the celebration, and to which the Christian people have a right and duty by reason of their Baptism. To tell the news that our world belongs to God.Some faithful would argue that lifting hands or holding hands during The Lord’s Prayer at Mass is wrong and disrespectful. Reader 4: Following the apostles, the church is sent-Īnd to proclaim the assurance that in the name of Christ Hymn of Response: "Lord of All Good" PsH 295, PH 375, RL 430, TH 435 The Mission of God's People "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian" PsH 264, PH 372, SFL 40, TH 530 "Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love" PsH 601, PH 367, SFL 251 Which delights in the creative Spirit's work.įor God's praise and our neighbor's welfare. Reader 3: The Spirit's gifts are here to stay "For Your Gift of God the Spirit" PSH 416, RL 382, TH 339 In the life and growth of the fellowship. Reader 2: The Spirit empowers each member Reader 1: Our new life in Christ is celebratedĪnd nourished in the fellowship of congregations
Seek whom they might confuse and swallow Ĭhildren's message and song: "I Am the Church" SFL 236 In our world, bent under the weight of sin, Song of Adoration: "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" PsH 253, RL 145, SFL 27, TH 53Ĭelebration of the Spirit: "Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song" PH 314, SFL 191 "Open Our Eyes, Lord" TWC 536 The Church Is the Fellowship of Believers Pre-service singing (songs accompanied by piano and guitar) Albert, Alberta, Canada JOINING HANDS IN SERVICE We Enter God's House with Praise This service was submitted by the Christian Reformed Church of St. Give readers and musicians plenty of time to prepare for their roles in the service. Have extra hands ready to represent those whose service is so humbly offered to the Lord that it is sometimes overlooked by the congregation.ģ. Ask people from the various groups and ministries well ahead of time to cut out and bring to the service hands of various colors of construction paper, one for everyone involved in leading and serving in that ministry. A yellow circle (representing the Lord) should be attached approximately one-quarter of the way from the bottom, and double-sided tape placed in a swirl pattern out from the circle (see photo).Ģ. Prepare a large board with the heading "Joining Hands in Service" at the top. Some preparations will need to be made ahead of time:ġ. Through song and readings from Scripture and from "Our World Belongs to God," the contemporary testimony of the Christian Reformed Church, the service teaches that we are empowered by the triune God to serve God, each other, and our neighbors. This service reflects the great diversity of ways in which members of the congregation serve Jesus Christ: the banner that is constructed throughout the service provides a striking visual image of that diversity the songs and instruments employed throughout the worship service are evidence of the musical talents respresented in the congregation. Albert prepared this commissioning service for the congregation as it faced a new year of challenges and opportunities. The worship committee of the Christian Reformed Church of St. The hands of God's people are readied to take up the callings and tasks that he has prepared for them. Ministries are finding their feet again after an extended break.
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