Liturgy for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B (Mark)
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Note:
The sermon associated with Mark 5 (Jairus and his daughter, the woman healed after she touched Jesus’ garment) is HERE.
The prayer of intercession which incorporates the themes of the text and sermon is HERE.
Comment:
In this liturgy, I try to integrate the Lamentations and Gospel reading as I sense what will be stirred in the congregation during the reading and preaching of the gospel text about the woman with the hemorrhage and Jairus’ daughter. Who hasn’t wondered if God’s compassion would fail? We need to hear the voices of others proclaim it, for theirs is louder than ours.
Call to Worship
One: Come, let us gather in the presence of the Lord, whose compassion never fails.
People: We come to worship the God of mercy and healing.
One: In Jesus, there is a healing touch, death is restored to life, and hope that was thought lost and banished returns.
People: Jesus, Son of God, healer of our infirmities, we come to you with our needs.
One: Even in our moments of despair and grief, we find solace in the steadfast love of our God, as Lamentations proclaims:
People: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end."
One: Though we may be afflicted, we hold onto hope, for "the Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him."
People: Therefore, we wait expectantly for the Lord, our healer and redeemer.
One: Let us worship God, who hears our cries, who heals our wounds, and who restores our lives. May our hearts be open to receive his grace today.
People: Amen!
Prayer of Confession
People: We come before you with humble hearts, acknowledging our need for your forgiveness. We have often faltered in our journey of faith. We have neglected opportunities to show love and compassion. Selfishness has guided our actions instead of your commandments of love. We repent of our pride, which blinds us to the needs of others, and our indifference, which allows injustice to persist. We ask for your mercy, knowing that your love is steadfast and your grace abounding.
People: In our weaknesses, strengthen us. In our brokenness, heal us. In our sinfulness, forgive us.
One: Lord may your name be glorified in us and through us. We ask this through Christ Jesus, your only begotten son. It is he who is our Lord and our Savior, our brother and our friend. (silent, personal prayer)
One: Lord may your name be glorified in us and through us. We ask this through Christ Jesus, your only begotten son. It is he who is our Lord and our Savior, our brother and our friend.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
One: "Let the wicked forsake their ways and the unrighteous their thoughts. Let them turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on them, and to our God, for the Lord will freely pardon." - Isaiah 55:7
Prayer of Illumination
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Almighty God,
As we gather in your presence today,
Your Word is our guiding light,
Open our hearts and minds to your Scriptures.
Grant us your Spirit,
To hear your voice clearly,
Give us wisdom, faith, and courage.
May your Word transform us,
Reflecting your love and truth,
Illuminate our minds with divine wisdom.
In Jesus' name, we pray,
Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Gracious God, we dedicate our lives to your service. Use us as vessels of your love and instruments of your peace. Amen.
Scripture References
Mark 5:21-43
Lamentations 3:22-33
