Resources on Christine Longhurst

Favoritism, Faith, Love, Neighbor

Abraham, Sarah, and Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Christine Longhurst has arranged a two-voice readers’ theatre setting of Hebrews 11:1-3; 8-16, reflecting on faith and Abraham and Sarah as examples.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16

Faith, Abraham, (biblical Patriarch), Assurance, Obedience

Jesus Invites Us

Christine Longhurst | 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."

Matthew 11:28-30

Worship, Jesus, Rest, Faith

Fan the Flame of Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Benediction or Blessing

Christine Longhurst offers a benediction based on 2 Timothy 1:1-14, reminding us to keep up the flame of faith and witness, and not let it grow cold.

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Faith, Grace, Witness, Flame Of Fire

My Talents?

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Poetry

Christine Longhurst presents Bruce Prewer's poetic reflection on Jesus' parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). It asks several questions about how well we are putting our talents to work and sharing our gifts.

Gospel, Parable, Talent, Wealth

A Community of Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Christine Longhurst presents Cheryl Lawrie's call to worship, "A Community of Faith." It emphasizes the power of light over darkness, love over death, peace over violence.

Faith, Worship, Violence, Community

God is Our Refuge

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Christine Longhurst provides this responsive call to worship, created from the words of Psalm 46:1-3, 11. In response to "times of trouble," the congregation says together, we "will not fear... God of Israel is our fortress."

Psalm 46:1-3, 11

Faith, Reformation Day, Worship Planning

A Creed for Troubled Times

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Affirmation of Faith and Commitment to Christian Living

Christine Longhurst presents Bruce Prewer's affirmation of faith inspired by Luke 21:25-36. It affirms that God is at work amid violence and disaster and trials. The refrain is "Lord we believe, strengthen our timid faith."

Christ, Faith, Faithfulness, Credo

Contemporary Songs for Easter

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Song or Hymn, Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Christine Longhurst lists contemporary praise and worship song ideas that are appropriate for Easter.

Easter, Faith, Worship

Lifted Above the Fray

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

This call to worship by Christine Longhurst is based on Psalm 27:1, 5-6 and invites the listener to enter into God's protective presence.

Psalm 27:1, 5-6

Epiphany, Faith, Lent, Worship Planning

Stepping Out in Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Closing Prayer

This prayer by Christine Longhurst centers on the theme of calling and is based on 2 Samuel 5 and Mark 6: 7-13. It can function as a prayer of commitment or closing prayer.

2 Samuel 5; Mark 6:7-13

Here’s a prayer of intercession inspired by Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106; Philippians 4:1-9; and Matthew 22:1-14, looking at the world, the nation, the local community, and the congregation itself.

Faith, Calling

Prayer for Others

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Prayer of Intercession

Exodus 32:1-14; Psalm 106 Matthew 22:1-14

Faith, Prayer, Intercession, World

Readers' Theatre: Clean and Unclean

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

This is a two-voice readers' theatre setting of Romans 14:1-12 taken from "The Voice" translation. The passage focuses on eating clean or unclean foods.

Romans 14:1-12

Clean And Unclean, Judgmentalism, Welcome, Faith

Righteousness that Comes from Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

This is a two-voice readers' theatre setting of Romans 10:5-15, where Paul expounds on righteousness that comes from faith.

Romans 10:5-15

Righteousness, Scripture Reading, Worship Planning, Faith

God of All Nations

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Prayers of the People

Luke 12:49-56 and Hebrews 12:1-2 inspire this pastoral prayer, which includes themes from the texts: the cloud of witnesses, God's love of justice, enduring trials, and Jesus as pioneer and perfecter of our faith.

Luke 12:49-56; Hebrews 12:1-2

Faith, Courage, Perseverance, Justice Of God

Grant Us Grace to Worship You

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Opening Prayer

An opening prayer based on Matthew 14:22-33 that focuses on meeting God in worship and asking for faith to follow Jesus courageously.

Matthew 14:22-33

Worship, Faith, Confidence

Readers' Theatre

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

This is a simple readers’ theatre setting (two readers) of Romans 5:1-11.

Romans 5:1-11

Scripture Reading, Worship Planning, Faith, God's Love

Seeing the World Differently

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Prayer

This prayer of petition asks God to give us faith "the size of a mustard seed" as Jesus mentions in Luke 17:6.

Luke 17:6

Faith, Love, Prayer, Change

Jesus Walks on Water

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

A three-voice reader's theatre setting of Matthew 14:22-33, in which Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to join him in faith.

Matthew 14:22-33

Peter, Water, Scripture Reading, Faith

Step Out in Faith

Christine Longhurst | Re-Worship

Benediction or Blessing

This commission and benediction is based on Matthew 14:22-33, in which Peter attempts to walk on water and calls for another disciple to follow in faith.

Matthew 14:22-33