United Theological College, Bangalore Order of Worship (17th July 2013)

Call to Worship Come, make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing glory of his Name; give to him glorious praise. Come and see what God has done; he is awesome in his deeds among mortals. (Ps.66: 1,2 & 5) Opening Prayer Gracious and merciful God, your mercies are new to us every morning, we come together to worship you in spirit and in truth, we humbly pray that you look upon us in mercy and renew us by your spirit. God you are the source of all abiding knowledge through word and spirit; enlighten our minds and sanctify our lives whom you draw to your service, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Bhajan

Bible Reading: Jonah 4:1-4

Reflection:

Special Song

Intercessor Prayer: Let us pray for our country Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. Grant that we remember your generosity and constantly do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of life. God help us to realize our call to conserve the natural resources you have gifted us with. Help us to unite with people from different nations with many different cultures. Let us pray for Church Merciful God, we humbly implore you to cast the bright beams of your light upon your church, that we may understand the real purpose of the church ministry and extend our solidarity to beyond the church especially to the poor and needy. Help us to renew our commitment to stand against violence, discord and every evil course of action.

Let us pray for our Society: Lord we pray for all the people in the society, especially who are in trouble, want, sickness, anguish of labor, peril of death and other adversities direct us to help them and make us stand with them in their trouble. God strengthen us to be able to bear the cost of our calling and commitment. Be with us in all our doings with your gracious favor, and further us with your continual help that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you we may glorify your Name. Lord in your Mercy. Hear us our prayer.

Let us sum up our petition by saying Lords Prayer in our mother tongue.

Benediction Let us share the Grace together.