Denominational World Communion Sunday Resource
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Christian Conference of Asia
Unitarian Service
Brethren
UMC
Call to Worship
by Rev. Frank Schaefer
L: As we gather around the table of the LORD today,
P: we remember the peoples of the world divided into many nations and tongues.
L: We gather in the name of the Almighty, Creator of every man and woman, every plant and
animal.
P: We join in the chorus of praise with sisters and brothers around the world to celebrate
our LORD.
L: May Christ's church be strengthened and united through the sacrament of Holy Communion.
Prayer for the World and it Peoples:
(Church of Scottland 20th century)
O God, you are the hope of all the ends of the earth, the God of the
spirits of all flesh. Hear our humble intercession for all races and families on
earth, that you will turn all hearts to yourself.
Remove from our minds hatred, prejudice, and contempt for those who are not of our own
race or color, class or creed, that, departing from everything that estranges and divides,
we may by you be brought into unity of spirit, in the bond of peace. Amen.
"Your Sacred Table"
adapted from a prayer by St. Francis de Sales
Divine Savior,
we come to Your sacred table to nourish ourselves,
not with bread but with Yourself, true Bread of eternal life.
Help us daily to make a good and perfect meal of your divine nourishment. Let us be
continually refreshed by the perfume of Your kindness and goodness.
May the Holy Spirit fill us with His Love. Meanwhile, let us prepare a place for this
holy food by emptying our hearts. Amen.
Closing Prayer:
(traditional Gaelic)
May the road rise to meet you,
may the wind be always at your back,
may the sun shine warm upon your face,
may the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Amen.
Hymn Suggestions:
Lift Every Voice and Sing
The Church's One foundation
Christian People Raise Your Song )
O God of Every Nation
This is the Feast of Victory
The Bread of Life For All is Broken
Draw Us in the Spirit's Tether
Become to Us the Living Bread
Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive
Help Us Accept Each Other
Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees
You Satisfy the Hungry Heart
Father Make us One
