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God's Love, Enemy, God's Mercy, Nineveh

We Need You

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Carol Penner offers a pastoral prayer. "God of hope, hear the hidden prayers of our hearts, and the longing for you that goes too deep for words."

Comfort, Hope, God's Love, Justice

God Our Champion

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Poetry

Carol Penner's poem reflects on God who is our "champion," a model for parents who love their children and a comfort for children whose parents neglect them. It is appropriate for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

Father's Day, Mother's Day, God's Love, Parenting

True Home

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Call to Worship

This worship resource by Carol Penner offers a call to worship based on Isaiah 49:15-16, thanking God that worship is always our true home where we can be truly accepted and loved for who we are.

Isaiah 49:15-16

Home, God's Presence, God's Love

Prayer for the Future

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Prayer

Carol Penner shares a prayer for the future that she will not see; for people, the earth, for suffering, acknowledging that God is always with us in love, and that “hope will arrive in time.”

Hope, Goodness, Future Life, God's Love

Way of Peace Christmas Benediction

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Carol Penner offers a Christmas benediction quoting Zechariah's prophecy (Luke 1:78-79). "We go into this season knowing that God will guide our feet into the way of peace."

Luke 1:78-79

God's Love, Light, Mercy, Zechariah (nt Priest)

Great is your Faithfulness

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Poetry

Carol Penner writes a poem, "Great is your Faithfulness Prayer," as a congregational prayer on faith.

Beauty, Faithfulness, God's Love, God's Presence

Light of the World

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Call to Worship

This worship resource by Carol Penner offers words of gathering expressing that we come seeking Jesus, the light of the world and asking Jesus to shine in our hearts and kindle His light of love.

Worship, Darkness, Light, God's Love

Visualizing Kindness

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Carol Penner offers a directed prayer inviting others to create mental images representing thanksgiving; forgiveness; and kindness in different situations. "We want your love to flow through us. We are citizens of your kingdom of kindness."

Kindness, Silence, Conflict, God's Love

Passion Week

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Prayer of Confession

This Holy Week prayer of confession by Carol Penner acknowledges how we are "reluctant" to think of Jesus as being lowly and humble. But Jesus is "Towel-bearer, Foot-washer, Cross-carrier" and we long to follow him.

Matthew 16:21-28; John 13:1-17

God's Love, Betrayal, Foot Washing, Humility

Stay with Jesus

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner's Call to Worship for Good Friday acknowledges the challenge of "staying with Jesus" through Jesus' crucifixion. "Thank you for the gift of your son."

Crucifixion, Jesus Christ's Death, Gift, God's Love

Sweet and Tender

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

This benediction by Carol Penner offers a comforting word about God's love as people are sent out into their everyday lives.

Daily Living, Comfort, God's Love

Unbreakable Love

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Expressing gratitude for the myriad of ways that God conveys love to us, this prayer by Carol Penner declares that God's love cannot be stopped by war, hate, or illness.

Jesus Christ's Love, God's Love, Security In God, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Bed-time Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Prayer

A bed-time prayer by Carol Penner that asks for Jesus to draw near to us and keep us safe.

Dream, God's Love, God's Presence, Protection

No Taking Sides Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

This prayer by Carol Penner confesses the brokenness of human relationships that lead to war, hatred, and violence and asks for peace to the God who takes no sides and calls us to unity.

Divisions, Enemy, God's Love, Unity

Burning Heart Benediction

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

A benediction by Carol Penner that focuses on looking for Jesus in the world and others as the Lord draws closer to us.

God's Love, God's Presence, Stranger, World

Tender Benediction

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Go into your week, knowing that you are embraced by the love of God; a love that is sweeter and more tender than any you have ever known. Carol Penner offers a "tender" benediction.

Love, God's Love

Delightful benediction

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

A benediction by Carol Penner that tells brothers in sisters to go and serve Christ with love, delighting in the life we have been given.

God's Love, Love For God

A Prayer for Muddlers

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

"Hear our prayer for muddlers everywhere." This congregational prayer by Carol Penner names how, despite our best intentions, we make mistakes in our lives and relationships. It gives thanks for God's order and love.

Brokenness, God's Love

Father's Day Congregational Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

"Thank you God that even though fathers may fail us, you never fail us." Carol Penner offers a congregational prayer for Father's Day.