Resources on canada day

On This Day, the First of Days Song/Hymn by Henry Williams Baker https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2011/06/26/on-this-day-the-first-of-days/ Song/Hymn by Henry Williams Baker Topics: Easter , Trinity , Trinity Sunday , Worship Source: Gathered Prayers The hymn "On This Day, the First of Days" is appropriate for celebrating Easter, Trinity Sunday, and/or as part of a sermon series on spiritual renewal and revival.

A Prayer for All Women on Mother’s Day Artwork by Amy Young http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/160594713480/a-prayer-for-all-women-on-mothers-day Artwork by Amy Young Topics: Mother's Day , Prayer , Women , Mother Source: Global Worship Originally by Amy Young and adapted by Heidi Carrington Heath, this is a prayer for all women on Mother's Day. Included are several paintings by Ganesh Patil of Pune, India.

O Day of God, Draw Nigh Song/Hymn by Robert Balgarnie Young Scott https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2018/06/17/o-day-of-god-draw-nigh/ Song/Hymn by Robert Balgarnie Young Scott Topics: War , Judgment , Justice , Peace Source: Gathered Prayers This hymn looks forward to the "Day of God," when God will come in judgment to establish justice and peace. Text by R.B.Y. Scott.

Prayer - For Mother's Day Prayer by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21804 Prayer by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Love , Prayer , Mother Source: Together in Worship Carol Penner writes a prayer for Mother's Day.

Renew This Nation Prayer of Confession https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/06/prayer-of-confession-renew-this-nation.html Prayer of Confession Topics: Prayer , Confession , Nation , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a responsive prayer of confession suitable for Canada Day (July 1), Independence Day (July 4), or any other national day of celebration. It is based on Isaiah 2:4-5.

Children's Message: All Saints Day Children’s Sermon or Lesson by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson https://worshipwords.co.uk/childrens-message-for-all-saints-day-thandiwe-dale-ferguson-colorado-usa/ Children’s Sermon or Lesson by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson Topics: All Saints' Day , Saints , Children Source: Worship Words In this children's message for All Saints Day, images of saints--past and present--are used to help children identify and appreciate people who are ‘saints,’ who use their lives to make the world a better place.

On Mother's Day Prayer by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21805 Prayer by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Forgiveness , Grace , Love Source: Together in Worship Carol Penner offers a prayer for Mother's Day, including thanks "for all who mother us, biological or adoptive mothers, caregivers, relatives and friends."

Thou, Lord, Art Our Life and Length of Our Days Song/Hymn by Robert Murray https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2015/05/31/thou-lord-art-our-life-and-length-of-our-days/ Song/Hymn by Robert Murray Topics: Praise , Thanksgiving , Justice , Freedom Source: Gathered Prayers Text of the hymn "Thou, Lord, Art Our Life and Length of Our Days" by Robert Murray. The hymn expresses thanksgiving and praise to God for numerous blessings.

Rejoice in This Day Call to Worship by Ray Friesen https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21530 Call to Worship by Ray Friesen Topics: Worship , Rejoicing , Salvation , Resurrection Source: Together in Worship This worship resource by Ray Friesen features a call to worship inviting us in this day that the Lord has made, a day of resurrection, and a day to remember what God has done.

Canadian Pastoral Prayer Prayer by Carol Penner https://leadinginworship.com/2016/02/canadian-pastoral-prayer/ Prayer by Carol Penner Topics: Prayer , Peace , Nation , Intercession Source: Leading in Worship A prayer of the people addressing Canada's geography, politics, people, and needs.

A Prayer for Good Government Prayer by Dan Claude https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/06/prayer-for-good-government.html Prayer by Dan Claude Topics: Politics , Prayer , Government , Nation Source: Re-Worship This is a responsive prayer for our political systems. It is suitable for use on Canada Day (July 1), Independence Day (July 4), or any other national celebration.

Astounding Freedom Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/astounding-freedom-reflection-independence-day Scripture Meditation/Sermon by Mark D Roberts Topics: Freedom , Independence Day , Thankfulness , Gratitude Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Mark Roberts' reflection of Ephesians 3:12 on Independence Day celebrating freedom of the country, encourages us to take a step back and consider the freedom Christ has given us to approach God with deep confidence.

The Quiet Christian Witness of A Rocha Canada Article by Jason Byassee https://www.christiancentury.org/article/features/quiet-christian-witness-rocha-canada Article by Jason Byassee Topics: Evangelism , Community , Witness , Evangelization Source: The Christian Century This article highlights the ministry of A Rocha Canada, an evangelical group that teaches farming, provides hospitality to newly arrived refugees, and watches the local salmon.

D-Day and Christmas Day Sermon Preparation or Illustration by John A Huffman http://www.preachingtoday.com/illustrations/2009/december/2122109.html Sermon Preparation or Illustration by John A Huffman Topics: Christmas , Incarnation , Messiah , Kingdom of God Source: Preaching Today John A. Huffman compares D-Day and Christmas Day in this sermon illustration. Unlike D-Day, Christ's incarnation was a quiet invasion. Who would have imagined the kingdom of God would be brought by a carpenter's son?

Songs for Ascension Day and Pentecost Song/Hymn by Annetta Vander Lugt https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-1999/hail-day-sees-him-rise-o-sing-lord-murmur-doves-song-gracious-spirit-heed-our-ple Song/Hymn by Annetta Vander Lugt Topics: Pentecost , Ascension , Worship Planning , Music Source: Reformed Worship Here are four songs to plan your service for Ascension and Pentecost around.

Mother's Day Call to Worship by Carol Penner https://togetherinworship.net/ResourceView/82/21807 Call to Worship by Carol Penner Topics: Mother's Day , Gentleness , Rest , Calling Source: Together in Worship This call to worship for Mother's day is based on Matthew 11:28-30, extending Jesus' invitation to all for whom Mother's day holds meaning, both good and bad.

Earth Day Service on Sustainability Service Outline or Song Suggestions https://worshipwords.co.uk/6408-2/ Service Outline or Song Suggestions Topics: Faith , Creation , Justice , Environment Source: Worship Words This worship resource features a service outline for Earth Sunday or Season of Creation including an introduction, opening prayer, call to worship, prayer of confession, suggested Scripture reading from Isaiah 61:1, and a benediction.

Litany for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Prayer by Kate Kooyman http://dojustice.crcna.org/article/litany-international-day-prayer-persecuted-church Prayer by Kate Kooyman Topics: Persecution , Lament Source: Do Justice (CRCNA) A responsive prayer litany of lament and longing for those who have experienced religious persecution of all kinds all over the world. Each congregational response comes from a different passage of Scripture.

Scripture Litany: A Prayer for a National Celebration Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Nathan Nettleton https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2012/06/scripture-litany-psalm-33-12-22.html Scripture Drama or Paraphrase by Nathan Nettleton Topics: Nation , Independence Day , Worship Planning Source: Re-Worship This is a paraphrase of Psalm 33:12-22. It would be a beautiful prayer litany for days of national celebration, like Canada Day (July 1) or Independence Day (July 4).

From Ocean Unto Ocean Song/Hymn by Kenneth Randolph Taylor https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2015/05/30/from-ocean-unto-ocean/ Song/Hymn by Kenneth Randolph Taylor Topics: Nation , Word of God , Glory , Nature Source: Gathered Prayers Text of the hymn "From Ocean Unto Ocean" by Robert Murray. The hymn expresses the desire and confidence that across the country (in this case, Canada), "Our land shall own Thee, Lord."