Lent Mid-Week Worship (on own)

Hymn of Light – ELW #230 Joyous Light of Glory

Joyous light of glory,
shine among your people;
show us the loving face of God on high.

Jesus Christ our Savior,
bring us here together
as setting sun gives way to evening light.

We sing to God, Father, Son, and Sprit,
Worthy of praise forever and ever.
O Son of God, you give us life eternal;
The universe proclaims your glory.

Joyous light of glory,
shine among your people;
show us the loving face of God on high.

Thanksgiving for Light

Behold, now is the accept- ^| able time;
now is the day ^| of salvation.

Turn us again, O God of ^| our salvation,
that the light of your face may ^| shine on us.

May your justice shine ^| like the sun;
and may the poor be ^| lifted up.

Psalmody – Week of Lent 2: Psalm 105:1-15, 16-41, 42

God’s covenant with Abraham

Song – Rise, O Sun of righteousness – ELW #657

1 Rise, O Sun of righteousness;
with your might creation bless.
Shine upon your church today,
showing all your gentle way.
Have mercy, Lord.

2 Rouse our hearts from slumber deep;
may your word within us leap.
Give us voices to proclaim
praises to your holy name.
Have mercy, Lord.

3 Gather in your scattered flock;
give us water from the rock.
Bless the unity we share
in our shepherd’s loving care.
Have mercy, Lord.

4 Burst the bars of stubborn pride;
make the heav’nly pathway wide.
Raise us up from sin and death
with your Spirit’s living breath.
Have mercy, Lord.

5 Honor, praise, and glory be
to the holy Trinity!
May your gracious will be done:
make us one, as you are one.
Have mercy, Lord.

Text: Christian David, et al.; tr. Frank W. Stoldt, b. 1958
Text © 2003 Augsburg Fortress.

Reading – Week of Lent 2: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

The king prays for Jerusalem

Prayers

In peace, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace from above, and for our salvation, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the well-being of the church of God, and for the unity of all, let us prayer to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For this holy house, and for all who offer here their worship and praise, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For the health of the creation, for abundant harvest that all my share, and for peaceful times, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

For public servants, the government, and those who protect us; for those who work to bring peace, justice, and healing, and protection in this and every place, let us pray to the Lord,

Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel, for those who are sick and suffering, and for those who are in captivity, let us pray to the Lord,

Lord, Have mercy.

For deliverance in the time of affliction, wrath, danger and need, let us pray to the Lord.

Lord, have mercy.

Help, save, comfort, and defend us, gracious Lord.

Giving thanks for all who have gone before us and are at rest, rejoicing in the communion of all the saints, we commend ourselves, one another, and our whole life to you,

Though Christ our Lord.

To you, O Lord.

Blessing

Let us bless the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Amen.

From sundaysandseasons.com.