An Emmaus Worship
March 7, 2005
Leader:Jesus, Lord God and Creator of all things, be yourself our joy, who are the future prize. May our glory be in you always, through all the ages. Amen.
A member reads Psalm 138
1I give you thanks, O LORD , with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise;
2I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness; for you have exalted your name and your word above everything.
3On the day I called, you answered me, you increased my strength of soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O LORD , for they have heard the words of your mouth.
5They shall sing of the ways of the LORD , for great is the glory of the LORD .
6For though the LORD is high, he regards the lowly; but the haughty he perceives from far away.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me.
8The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O LORD , endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
Short silent meditation
A member reads John 9:24,25
A second time they summoned the man who had been blind. “Give glory to God,” they said. “We know this man is a sinner.”
He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know, I was blind but now I see.”
Short silent meditation
A member read from 2 Corinthians 15: 14, 15
For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
Short silent meditation
Leader:Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
All: The light of God surrounds us;
The love of God enfolds us;
The power of God protects us;
The presence of God watches over us.
Wherever we are, God is.
And all is well.
Amen