Stewardship of Creation Curriculum


Stewardship of Creation Eucharistic Liturgy Setting Mark Fischer *Please note that this worship service is designed to make use of the ELCA's Evangelical Lutheran Worship* hymnal. GATHERING:** The congregation assembles Hymn: “Earth and All Stars” Kyrie (setting IV) Prayer of the Day: GOD of Creation, gathered together in hope for our broken and fallen world: Be present and hear our prayers; and, because in our brokenness of our mortal nature we can do nothing apart from you, grant us grace so that we may become stewards of your creation, keeping your commandments; to love one another, through your SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD. WORD: First Reading: Job 38 Psalm 29 (sung responsively) Second Reading: 1 Peter 1: 13-21 Gospel: John 1: 1-5, 14-18 Homily (or some other form of proclamation) Hymn of the Day: “O Christ Our Hope” Apostle’s Creed Prayers of the Church: Let us pray for peace throughout the world. May the GOD of creation grant us firm and lasting peace; may GOD make us to persevere and keep us in fullness of virtue and devotion. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] For all who labor in fields and pastures, who harvest from the sea bringing food to our table, grant that they become stewards of your abundant and sufficient handiwork. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] Living GOD, you bless us with beauty of earth, sky, sea and all creatures. Teach us to use our natural resources wisely, helping us to safeguard all of creation from destruction and abuse. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] Creating GOD, you call us to stewardship of all creation. Create in us wisdom to discern your voice, listening for your will, for the sake of the gospel and all peoples, reminding us of your love for us and the whole creation. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] Eternal Source, you gave us the means of grace that we might see, taste touch, smell, hear and feel the wonder of your creation. By your WORD deepen our faith in you and your promises. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] GOD of the morning, noon, and evening of life, we give you thanks for (naming of others), the great cloud of witnesses who rest in the assurance and hope of the resurrection. May their lives provide us with hope too! GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] Mothering GOD , comfort those who suffer or are ill, reminding them and us of your S ON , sent to heal a world broken and hurting. Grant (naming of others), a full measure of your peace, comfort and care. For those who act as instruments of your love for others, grant us compassion and mercy in our ministry to one another. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer] With the heavenly host and all of creation, we offer our prayers in the name above all names, the one who overcame death to give us eternal life, JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen Sharing of the Peace FEEDING (I suggest using setting IV) Offering (the intent here is to bring forward the collective gifts of the congregation. This may include a wide variety of gifts, talents or produce of events and or efforts during this specific mission or ministry. They should be visibly brought forward and placed before the alter. A hymn or special choir should be sung. ) Offering Prayer: GOD of all creation, all you have made is good, and your mercy and love endure forever. You separated the day from the night, the dry land from the waters, you brought forth plants, swarms of living creatures, you fixed the lights in the heavens, and you created us in your image. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your grace and presence in JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen. Great Thanksgiving: Words of Institution: LORD’s Prayer Communion: Hymn: “Who’s the King of the Universe” sung by the children Communion Blessing: The body and blood of our J ESUS C HRIST strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen. Post Communion Prayer: GOD , we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your creating SPIRIT strengthen us to become stewards of your creation serving all in need, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen. Sending Blessing: Go with us now, as we depart this place, grant us wisdom to do the work as stewards of your creation. Grant us patience and humility as we serve others. Give us courage to forgive and be forgiven, to heal and be healed, to serve and be served. For you everything is possible and through grace we know you. Turning to you O L ORD , we trust in your promise through the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, the love of GOD, and the fellowship of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen. Sending: Go in humility and thankfulness. GOD has made you whole. Thanks be to GOD our Creator! Sending Music (or hymn)

Stewardship of Creation Eucharistic Liturgy Setting
Mark Fischer

**Please note that this worship service is designed
to make use of the ELCA's Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymnal.**

GATHERING:
The congregation assembles

Hymn: “Earth and All Stars”

Kyrie (setting IV)

Prayer of the Day:
GOD of Creation, gathered together in hope for our broken and fallen world: Be present and hear our prayers; and, because in our brokenness of our mortal nature we can do nothing apart from you, grant us grace so that we may become stewards of your creation, keeping your commandments; to love one another, through your SON JESUS CHRIST our LORD.

WORD:

First Reading: Job 38

Psalm 29 (sung responsively)

Second Reading: 1 Peter 1: 13-21

Gospel: John 1: 1-5, 14-18

Homily (or some other form of proclamation)

Hymn of the Day: “O Christ Our Hope”

Apostle’s Creed

Prayers of the Church:
Let us pray for peace throughout the world. May the GOD of creation grant us firm and lasting peace; may GOD make us to persevere and keep us in fullness of virtue and devotion. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

For all who labor in fields and pastures, who harvest from the sea bringing food to our table, grant that they become stewards of your abundant and sufficient handiwork. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

Living GOD, you bless us with beauty of earth, sky, sea and all creatures. Teach us to use our natural resources wisely, helping us to safeguard all of creation from destruction and abuse. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

Creating GOD, you call us to stewardship of all creation. Create in us wisdom to discern your voice, listening for your will, for the sake of the gospel and all peoples, reminding us of your love for us and the whole creation. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

Eternal Source, you gave us the means of grace that we might see, taste touch, smell, hear and feel the wonder of your creation. By your WORD deepen our faith in you and your promises. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

GOD of the morning, noon, and evening of life, we give you thanks for (naming of others), the great cloud of witnesses who rest in the assurance and hope of the resurrection. May their lives provide us with hope too! GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

Mothering GOD , comfort those who suffer or are ill, reminding them and us of your S ON , sent to heal a world broken and hurting. Grant (naming of others), a full measure of your peace, comfort and care. For those who act as instruments of your love for others, grant us compassion and mercy in our ministry to one another. GOD of creation… [Hear our prayer]

With the heavenly host and all of creation, we offer our prayers in the name above all names, the one who overcame death to give us eternal life, JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen

Sharing of the Peace

FEEDING (I suggest using setting IV)

Offering (the intent here is to bring forward the collective gifts of the congregation. This may include a wide variety of gifts, talents or produce of events and or efforts during this specific mission or ministry. They should be visibly brought forward and placed before the alter. A hymn or special choir should be sung. )

Offering Prayer:
GOD of all creation, all you have made is good, and your mercy and love endure forever. You separated the day from the night, the dry land from the waters, you brought forth plants, swarms of living creatures, you fixed the lights in the heavens, and you created us in your image. Nourish us with these gifts, that we might be for the world signs of your grace and presence in JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

Great Thanksgiving:

Words of Institution:

LORD’s Prayer

Communion:

Hymn: “Who’s the King of the Universe” sung by the children

Communion Blessing:

The body and blood of our J ESUS C HRIST strengthen you and keep you in his grace. Amen.

Post Communion Prayer:
GOD , we give you thanks that you have set before us this feast, the body and blood of your Son. By your creating SPIRIT strengthen us to become stewards of your creation serving all in need, through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

Sending

Blessing:
Go with us now, as we depart this place, grant us wisdom to do the work as stewards of your creation. Grant us patience and humility as we serve others. Give us courage to forgive and be forgiven, to heal and be healed, to serve and be served. For you everything is possible and through grace we know you. Turning to you O L ORD , we trust in your promise through the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, the love of GOD, and the fellowship of the HOLY SPIRIT. Amen.

Sending:
Go in humility and thankfulness. GOD has made you whole.
Thanks be to GOD our Creator!

Sending Music (or hymn)