Resources on Carol Penner

Really Listening to the Story of the Wheat and the Tares

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Drawing on examples from Mennonite Church History, this sermon by Carol Penner on Matthew 13:24-30 demonstrates the danger of prematurely judging the different worship practices of others. Penner asserts that God alone should judge our actions.

Matthew 13:24-30

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Parables, Worship, Mennonites, Diversity

Joyful Easter Prayer

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Prayer

Carol Penner writes an Easter prayer to be thankful, to be joyful and in praise for the resurrection.

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Easter, Prayer, Worship

You are a Greeter in God’s House

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn

In this sermon on Psalm 84, Carol Penner argues that God's people should represent God by being a welcoming presence to others who enter the sanctuary.

Psalm 84

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Worship, Church, Hospitality, Welcome

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.

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Worship, Darkness, Light, God's Love

Extinction of Species: Does Jesus Care?

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon based on Psalm 104:10-23 and Deuteronomy 22:6-7, Carol Penner laments our failure to be stewards of creation and encourages believers to be more active in creation-care.

Deuteronomy 22:6-7; Psalm 104:10-23

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Worship, Jesus, Creation, Leading Worship

Kingdom of Kindness

Carol Penner | Together in Worship

Call to Worship

This worship resource by Carol Penner offers a call to worship expressing that we have come to worship for a glimpse of God's kingdom of kindness, a world where love rules over all and enemies embrace....

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Love, Worship, Kindness, Longing

Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner’s call to worship based on Micah 6:8 speaks of seeking God’s justice and walking with God in humility and community, showing God’s kindness and listening to God’s voice.

Micah 6:8

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Worship, Kindness, Justice, Kingdom Of God

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

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Worship, Home, Children Of God, God's Presence

Are Any Among Us...

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship based on James 5:13-16. The suffering or sick will call on God, the cheerful will praise God, and those who have sinned will confess to one another.

James 5:13-16

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Prayer, Sin, Suffering, Worship

Good Friday Darkness Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship for Good Friday. "Help us, today, to stay with Jesus, to watch as he is handed over and condemned."

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Easter, Good Friday, Worship, Jesus

Emmaus Road Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship based on Matthew 18:20 and recalling the experience of the disciples who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35).

Matthew 18:20

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Hope, Worship, Journey, Emmaus

Peaceful call to worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship on the subject of peace. "Jesus calls us from far and near to hear a message of peace" (Ephesians 2:17).

Ephesians 2:17

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Grace, Worship, Peace, Jesus

Congregational Prayer for Joys and Fears

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Prayer

Carol Penner offers a congregational prayer recognizing the joys of living and also naming specific fears about health, finances, and loneliness. The prayer thanks the "God of hope" for being present in our fears.

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Fear, Hope, Joy, Prayer

Upright Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship based on Psalm 68:8-9. "In this time of worship, equip us to be your upright followers."

Psalm 68:8-9

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Blessing, Worship, Praise, Prayer

Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner shares her call to worship based on John 8:32, about freedom in seeing God clearly, following God nearly, and loving God dearly.

John 8:32

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Love, Worship, Freedom, God's Presence

God our Provider Call to Worship Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner offers a call to worship as a prayer to God our Provider. "We trust that you will provide for us, whether through words or music, or in a quiet moment of reflection."

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Prayer, Worship, Trust, Church

Beauty of Holiness Call to Worship

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

Carol Penner shares her call to worship in the beauty of holiness (Psalm 29:2), calling attention to the holiness of creation and the “chorus of life,” which leads us to respond in worship.

Psalm 29:2

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Beauty, Prayer, Worship, Creation

Evening Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Poetry

Carol Penner writes a poem contemplating nature, day and night, and God.

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Prayer, Worship, Morning And Evening, Nature

HIV/AIDS Advent Peace Prayer

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Prayer

An advent peace prayer by Carol Penner with a focus on God's needed intervention into the world of HIV/AIDS. Penner asks God to be with those suffering and those who can help alleviate the suffering.

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Prayer, Worship, Peace, Sickness

Jesus is Coming

Carol Penner | Leading in Worship

Call to Worship

This call to worship by Carol Penner is for Palm Sunday, reminding us not to be afraid; Jesus comes to places of celebration and places of need, where people cry “Hosanna” in their hearts.

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Blessing, Suffering, Worship, Palm Sunday