Adapted from 1 Corinthians 12

Leader:            There are different spiritual gifts but the same Spirit;  and there are different ministries and the same Lord;

People:           Christ is just like the human body—a body is a unit; and all the parts of the body are one body, even though there are many parts.

Leader:            We were all baptized by one Spirit into one body, whether Jew or Greek, or slave or free.

People:           We were all given one Spirit to drink. Come, Holy Spirit!

All:                  Let us worship God!

Submitted by Chip Hardwick

Adapted from Ephesians 2:19-22

Consequently, we are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,

Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.

And in him we, too, are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.

Submitted by Austin D. Hill

Adapted from Colossians 3:14-17

Leader: Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 

All: Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 

Leader: And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. 

All: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Leader: Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 

All: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

We are called into the church to accept the cost and joy of discipleship,  

to be God’s servants in the service of all, 

to share in Christ’s baptism and eat at his table,  

to join Christ in his passion and victory. 

“Beloved let us love one another, for love comes from God.” 

All who love are born of God and know God. 

Let us worship God! 

Submitted by Austin D. Hill