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On the campus of Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary
© 2024 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
"O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
Words of Welcome
Good News from Isaiah
To us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Sung Refrain: "O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom,
establishing it and upholding it with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.
Thanksgiving for Deliverance: Psalm 18
Visual Lament for Pakistan
Sung Lament: Psalm 119:81-88
The Story of Asia Bibi
Sung Refrain "O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
Prayers of Intercession
from Hong Kong
from Nigeria
from Brazil
from Ukraine
Sung Refrain in between prayers: "O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
Saranam, Saranam / Jesus, Savior, Lord
Spoken Prayer of Confession
Sung Prayer of Confession: Psalm 51
The Continuing Discrimination in Pakistan
Sung Prayer: Psalm 91
Psalm Prayer
God of endless love, you have promised to protect your people
in times of danger
and to hear us when we pray.
May your promises overcome any doubt or fear
so that we may live confidently and praise you joyfully
no matter what each day may bring.
We pray in Jesus name. Amen.
Sung Refrain: "O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
Spoken Testimony of Faith and Hope
All: From the beginning, through all the crises of our times,
until God’s kingdom fully comes,
our God keeps covenant forever.
Our world belongs to God.
God is King! Let the earth be glad!
Christ is Victor! His rule has begun. Hallelujah!
The Spirit is at work, renewing the creation. Praise the Lord!
Sung Testimony: Psalm 24
Isaiah 43:2–3
"O Lord, May Your Kingdom Come"
We are grateful for the planning and leading of this service by Eric Sarwar with Majid Abel, Bernard Ayoola, Emily Brink, David Campbell, Gerard DeVuyst, Yvette Lau, Farhana Nazir, Marcell Steuernagel, and Calvin College student musicians.
A podcast from Calvin University featuring thoughtful leaders discussing key topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of Christian life and witness.
Congregations, pastors, and parents/caregivers have many opportunities to join together in worship and prayer practices that more intentionally engage children and help them come to know and love God and grow in faith together. Panelists will discuss ways to intentionally create intergenerational community in which people of all ages, including children, are welcomed as full participants whose participation enriches the community and gives praise to God.
What is the role of preaching in situations of deep conflict and division? How can preaching participate in the Christian call to peacemaking? This panel will explore the connections between gospel preaching and peacemaking efforts.
A podcast from Calvin University featuring thoughtful leaders discussing key topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of Christian life and witness.
Congregations, pastors, and parents/caregivers have many opportunities to join together in worship and prayer practices that more intentionally engage children and help them come to know and love God and grow in faith together. Panelists will discuss ways to intentionally create intergenerational community in which people of all ages, including children, are welcomed as full participants whose participation enriches the community and gives praise to God.
What is the role of preaching in situations of deep conflict and division? How can preaching participate in the Christian call to peacemaking? This panel will explore the connections between gospel preaching and peacemaking efforts.
This session will explore how to talk about differences in Catholic and Protestant worship. Every time we talk with a neighbor, teammate, or coworker from a different Christian tradition about what we do in worship and why, we are practicing liturgical theology.
