Resources on Christine Longhurst

Call to Confession: Boldly Approach the Throne Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/04/call-to-confession-luke-24-46-48.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Forgiveness , Suffering , Confession , Mercy Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst offers a call to confession based on Luke 24:44-48 and Hebrews 4:16. "So let us boldly approach the throne of God, where we will find grace and mercy."

Abundant Life Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/02/prayer-abundant-life-john-3-16-17.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Love , Prayer , Life , World Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst offers a prayer based on John 3:16. It focuses on the abundant life resulting from Jesus' life and death, and asks forgiveness for "keeping that abundant life to ourselves."

A Christian Response to Injustice Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/07/litany-christian-response-to-injustice.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Love , Prayer Source: Re-Worship "God calls us to treat our enemies with love and kindness, and in this way, overpower evil with good." A litany inspired by Romans 12:14-21, by Christine Longhurst.

Call to Confession Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/05/call-to-confession.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Grace , Repentance , Sin Source: Re-Worship In this worship planning resource, Christine Longhurst shares two calls to confession based on Hebrews 4:15-16 and Luke 24:44-48.

Call to Worship: The banquet is ready Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/call-to-worship-matthew-22-1-14.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Worship , Praise , Healing , Forgiveness Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents Nancy Townley's responsive call to worship based on Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14). The refrain is "We come on your invitation. . . ."

Benediction: Transformed by New Life Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/03/easter-benediction-john-20.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Hope , Resurrection , Jesus , Darkness Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents an Easter benediction based on John 20. It emphasizes transformation from darkness and despair to hope and joy by Jesus' resurrection.

Call to Worship: Holy ground Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/08/call-to-worship-exodus-3-1-15.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ , Worship , Church , Calling Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents MaryAnn Rennie's call to worship based on Exodus 3:15. The place of worship is holy ground because "God called us here, in whispering winds and in burning flames."

Baptism of Jesus Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/01/epiphany-confession-baptism-of-our-lord.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Baptism , Epiphany , Blessing , Prayer Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents a prayer of confession and words of assurance, inspired by John's baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23). "Pour your baptismal waters over us again."

Prayer for Others: God's Provision Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/11/prayer-for-others-gods-provision.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Grace , Love , Prayer , God's Provision Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst's prayer of thanksgiving and intercession is inspired by the ways in which God cared for the Israelites while in the wilderness.

Scripture Collage: The Lordship of Christ Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/03/scripture-collage-lordship-of-christ.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Christ , Peace , Jesus , Church Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst offers a three-voice reading on the Lordship of Christ, drawing on many New Testament scriptures. "There is only one Lord, Jesus Christ" (1 Corinthians 8:6).

Prayer of Thanksgiving: For those who chose the way of Jesus Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2013/08/prayer-of-thanksgiving-all-saints.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Love , Prayer , Thanksgiving , Faithfulness Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents a prayer of thanksgiving and commitment suitable for All Saints Day/Sunday. It thanks God "for the many people throughout the ages who have followed your way of life joyfully."

Intercessions for Remembrance Day Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2017/11/intercessions-for-remembrance-day.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Healing , Prayer , Peace , Jesus Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a Roman Catholic litany for Remembrance or Memorial Day which focuses on Jesus as the healer and restorer of all things harmed by violent conflict.

Jesus Invites Us Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/06/call-to-worship-proper-9a.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Worship , Jesus , Rest , Faith Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst offers a call to worship based on Jesus' invitation in Matthew 11:28-30. "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."

Pentecost Prayer: Holy Spirit, Help Us Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/06/pentecost-prayers-of-intercession.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Pentecost , Prayer , Holy Spirit , Intercession Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents an intercessory prayer for Pentecost selected from the Church of Scotland’s Starters for Sunday site.

Three Sets of Opening Prayers Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/05/easter-6-opening-prayers.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Easter , Prayer , Holy Spirit , Of Prayer Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares three opening invocational prayers (Psalm 6, John 14:15-21, Acts 17:22-31).

Offering Prayer: Blessed with Great Abundance Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2014/01/offering-prayer-psalm-40-1-11.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Blessing , Prayer , Faithfulness , Salvation Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst presents an offering prayer inspired by Psalm 40:1-11. "In offering these gifts, may we be strengthened to proclaim your faithfulness and your salvation."

Prayer of Intercession: Advent Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/12/prayer-of-intercession-advent-4.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Advent , Intercession Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a prayer of intercession for Advent. It was written by Rick Morley and is based on Isaiah 2:1-5; 11:1-10; 35:1-10; and 7:10-16.

Prayer of Intercession Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/08/prayer-of-intercession-proper-16-b.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , God's Love , Intercession , God's Presence Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a prayer of intercession written by Paul Sauer that call for God to live among his people.

Prayer of Intercession: John 1:43-51 Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/01/prayer-of-intercession-january-15-2012.html Element of Worship by Christine Longhurst Topics: Prayer , Intercession , Discipleship , John Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst shares a prayer of intercession from the Lutheran Church of Australia's website that is based on Jesus' calling of Peter and Nathanael as disciples as told in John 1:43-51.

The Wheat and the Weeds Drama by Christine Longhurst https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/07/readers-theatre-wheat-weeds.html Drama by Christine Longhurst Topics: Parables Source: Re-Worship Christine Longhurst introduces a readers’ theatre approach to the parable of the Wheat and the Weeds as found in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43.