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Sunday, August 3, 2008

Donna Cox, Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Chair, Department of Music, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH

Worship Planning Notes
Since this Sunday will put mission work on the mind of your congregation, it makes sense to seize the moment. Worship leaders should contact auxiliaries of the church to request that they set up tables so that persons interested in mission work abroad can sign up. If your church is not involved with mission activities outside of the United States, contact executives of your denomination or organizations whose work is respected by your pastor. Ask them to be on hand following the morning worship to provide persons with materials, information, and opportunities for service. Be sure that contact information for organizations or denominations is included in the church bulletin/order of worship on this Sunday.

1. Litany or Invocation

Leader:	God the Creator, maker of heaven and Earth,
Congregation:	Have mercy on us.
Leader:	God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Congregation:	Have mercy on us.
Leader:	God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of the Faithful,
Congregation:	Have mercy on us.
Leader:	Holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity, one God,
Congregation:	Have mercy on us.
Leader:	That it may please you to have your church go into all the world to help others so that the name of Jesus may be known and worshipped by all peoples,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	That it may please you to awaken a zeal for missions in the hearts of all your people,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	That it may please you to send out laborers into your harvest,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	That it may please you to kindle within your people an awareness of mission and a willingness to provide faithful support,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	That it may please you to bless the mission work of all who labor with few resources and great challenges,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	That it may please you to provide food, education, agricultural aid, and medical care and to enlarge your Church in the Caribbean and Central and South America,
Congregation:	We beseech you to hear us, O Lord.
Leader:	For an increase in evangelism and ministries of mercy in our local community and abroad, that all people may come to know and enjoy your blessings,
Congregation:	We pray to you, O God. Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:	For greater awareness of the persecuted Churches and the injustices that they endure,
Congregation:	We pray to you, O God. Lord, hear our prayer.
Leader:	For the poor, the hungry, and the oppressed people of the world, and all who suffer for the sake of the Gospel.
All:	We pray to you, O God. Lord, hear our prayer.

2. Processional Song
We Speak to Nations. By Israel Houghton

3. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) So Send I You. By E. Margaret Clarkson. Tune by John W. Peterson

(b) The Church’s One Foundation. Text by Samuel J. Stone. Tune, (AURELIA), by Samuel S. Wesley. Arr. M. Roger Holland, II for SATB & organ with brass, timpani, and percussion. It is intended for congregational participation.

(c) Siyahamba. South African folksong

4. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Arr. by William Dawson for SATB, a cappella

(b) I'm Gonna Sing 'Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart. Arr. by Moses Hogan for SATB

5. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Praise Teams, or Ensembles
(a) Go. By Leon Patillo

(b) I Will. By Raymond Boyd, Israel Houghton, and Aaron Lindsey. For youth and young adult choirs

(c) We Are One. By Kim McFarland and Walt Whitman

(d) Koinonia. By V. Michael McKay

6. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
(a) Come and Let Us Sing. By Jonathan Butler

(b) Lean on Me. By Kirk Franklin

7. Anthem
Who Will Go For Me. By Lloyd Larson and Jan McGuire. For SATB
Inspired by the life and ministry of William Lott Carey, the first Baptist missionary, this moving text and devotional music challenges Christians to go into the world as a tangible expression of God's love. It is particularly appropriate for any service with a mission theme.

8. Modern Songs
(a) My Life Is Available. By Timothy Clifton

(b) Send Me to the Nations. By Israel Houghton and Aaron Lindsey

9. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) We’re Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Tommie Walker

(b) Let’s Just Praise the Lord. By Alex Ingram

10. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Come, Holy Spirit. By Judith Snowdon. For SATB

(b) We Need a Word from the Lord. By Thomas Whitfield

(c) Mayenziwe/Your Will Be Done. From the Lord’s Prayer, South African (Xhosa). Tune, (SOUTH AFRICAN TRADITIONAL).

11. Sermonic Selection
Lord Make Me an Instrument. By M. Roger Holland. For SATB choir with piano

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Text based on Numbers 6:24-26. Tune, (BENEDICTION), by Peter C. Lutkin

(b) The Lord Bless You and Keep You (with Seven-fold Amen). Text based on Numbers 6:24-26. Tune, (BENEDICTION), by Peter C. Lutkin

(c) May the Lord God Be with You. By Terry Baker and Simeon Baker

13. Audio Visual Suggestions
Show videos of any work that the church is doing to impact people in need around the world or show images of mission work by others that will inspire your congregation to become missionary-minded.

14. Other Recommendations
(a) Invite a missions ministry representative to do a short presentation during morning worship.

(b) Dress your choirs, and all other music ministry participants, in multi-cultural attire.


1. Litany or Invocation
“A Litany for Mission.” By Lollie Twyman, Chairman, World Mission Committee. Fort Worth, TX: World Mission Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth. November 2006. Used with permission. This litany has been paraphrased for inclusion in The African American Lectionary.

2. Processional Song
We Speak to Nations. By Israel Houghton
Location:

3. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) So Send I You. By E. Margaret Clarkson. Tune by John W. Peterson
Location:

(b) The Church’s One Foundation. Text by Samuel J. Stone. Tune, (AURELIA), by Samuel S. Wesley. Arr. by M. Roger Holland, II for SATB & organ with brass, timpani, and percussion. It is intended for congregational participation.
Location:

(c) Siyahamba. South African folksong
Location:

4. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Arr. by William Dawson for SATB, a cappella
Location:

(b) I'm Gonna Sing 'Til the Spirit Moves in My Heart. Arr. by Moses Hogan for SATB
Location:

5. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Praise Teams, or Ensembles
(a) Go. By Leon Patillo
Location:

(b) I Will. By Raymond Boyd, Israel Houghton, and Aaron Lindsey. For youth and young adult choirs


(c) We Are One. By Kim McFarland and Walt Whitman
Location:

(d) Koinonia. By V. Michael McKay
Location:

6. Liturgical Dance or Mime Group Music
Location:

(b) Lean on Me. By Kirk Franklin
Location:

7. Anthem
Who Will Go For Me. By Lloyd Larson and Jan McGuire. For SATB
Location:

8. Modern Songs
(a) My Life Is Available. By Timothy Clifton
Location:

(b) Send Me to the Nations. By Israel Houghton and Aaron Lindsey
Location:

9. Offertory Song or Instrumental
(a) We’re Blessed. By Fred Hammond and Tommie Walker
Location:

(b) Let’s Just Praise the Lord. By Alex Ingram
Location:

10. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Come, Holy Spirit. By Judith Snowdon. For SATB
Location:

(b) We Need a Word from the Lord. By Thomas Whitfield
Location:

(c) Mayenziwe/Your Will Be Done. From the Lord’s Prayer, South African (Xhosa). Tune, (SOUTH AFRICAN TRADITIONAL).
Location:

11. Sermonic Selection
Lord Make Me an Instrument. By M. Roger Holland. For SATB choir with piano
Location:

12. Benediction Song or Instrumental
(a) The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Text based on Numbers 6:24-26. Tune, (BENEDICTION), by Peter
Location:

Instrumental
(b) The Lord Bless You and Keep You (with Seven-fold Amen). Text based on Numbers 6:24-26.
Location:

(c) May The Lord God Be with You. By Terry Baker and Simeon Baker
Location:

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