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BVS worship resources

Service Sunday 2013 materials

Suggested date: February 3, 2013

“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
                                                                                          --Matthew 5:14-16 New International Version

Call to worship (by Rachel Witkovsky)

Invocation (by Rachel Witkovsky)

Scripture jam for three readers (by Tricia Ziegler)

Scripture jam for four readers (by Katie Cummings)

Scripture jam for three readers (by Rachel Witkovsky)

Poem: "Simply Living" (by Rachel Witkovsky)

Meditation: Why? (by Margaret Hughes)

Hymn written by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette: O God of Light, May Our Light Shine (words - Word doc) O God of Light, May Our Light Shine (words and music)

Her husband/co-pastor writes, "You are welcome to share the hymn for churches that might find it helpful for your Service Sunday. We give permission for its free use as our small way of supporting your wonderful work. Blessings on you and your important service." You can find more of Carolyn's hymns here.

Materials from previous years

Scripture jam and more - (13 KB)
Scripture jam, call to worship, benediction/invocation, responsive reading by Rachel Witkovsky for Service Sunday 2012
Two prayers - (10 KB)
Two prayers by Jonathan Stauffer for Service Sunday 2012
Guided prayer - (22 KB)
Guided prayer by Carol Fike for Service Sunday 2012
Responsive reading - (23 KB)
Responsive reading based on I John by Dana Cassell for Service Sunday 2012
Service Sunday 2011 Resources - (44 KB)
Worship Materials for Service Sunday in 2011
Service Sunday - (5 KB)
This PowerPoint file contains 79 photos of Brethren serving in various contexts. Your congregation is welcome to use some or all of the photos for Service Sunday. Please note that an introductory slide has not been included, and neither has music. You may add these elements to customize the slide show. Each photo is credited individually.
Service Sunday 2010 Resources - (41 KB)
Worship materials for Service Sunday in 2010
Service Sunday 2009 Resources - (28 KB)
Worship resources for Service Sunday in 2009.
Service Sunday 2008 Resources - (49 KB)

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