Ecumenical Centre Morning Prayer for 14 April 2008
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle this week we pray for the peoples and churches of North and South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
Welcome
Call to Worship
Our faithful God of Love and Hope!
They say there is no way to escape the net of injustice.
They say it is the rule of economy,
that there are always losers and winners,
and actually losers have no voice.
But we still have voice. We can tell stories.
How can we stop proclaiming the Gospel of Hope?
They say it is better to obey the rules of the global players.
“Buy more software, hard ware and other ware.
Come to the warehouses then you will be happy.”
But we come to you.
Although we are a small group, we still follow the rule of love.
How can we obey the rules of the world market rather than you?
Give us strength, God of the whole cosmos.
Let us continue to hope for the day,
in which the true justice will blossom
like the lilies of Taiwan in the darkest valley and on the street.
Hymn Sekai no tomo to te o tsunagi (Here, O Lord) Thuma Mina, 225
Psalm 105:1-4
Give thanks to the Lord, invoke him by name;
make known his deeds among the peoples.
Pay him honour with song and psalm
and tell of all his marvellous deeds.
Exult in his hallowed name;
let those who seek the Lord be joyful in heart.
Look to the Lord and be strong;
At all times seek his presence.
Choir
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into in the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Reflection Who Is My Neighbour? Beyond an Anthropocentric Answer Jooseop Keum
Hymn Sound a mystic bamboo song Global Praise 2, 103
Intercessions
This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we remember the peoples and churches of South and North Korea, Taiwan and Japan. We particularly remember those who are working for peace and peace and reconciliation the North East Asia.
Silence for our prayers
In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle this week we pray for the peoples and churches of North and South Korea, Japan and Taiwan.
Welcome
Call to Worship
Our faithful God of Love and Hope!
They say there is no way to escape the net of injustice.
They say it is the rule of economy,
that there are always losers and winners,
and actually losers have no voice.
But we still have voice. We can tell stories.
How can we stop proclaiming the Gospel of Hope?
They say it is better to obey the rules of the global players.
“Buy more software, hard ware and other ware.
Come to the warehouses then you will be happy.”
But we come to you.
Although we are a small group, we still follow the rule of love.
How can we obey the rules of the world market rather than you?
Give us strength, God of the whole cosmos.
Let us continue to hope for the day,
in which the true justice will blossom
like the lilies of Taiwan in the darkest valley and on the street.
Hymn Sekai no tomo to te o tsunagi (Here, O Lord) Thuma Mina, 225
Psalm 105:1-4
Give thanks to the Lord, invoke him by name;
make known his deeds among the peoples.
Pay him honour with song and psalm
and tell of all his marvellous deeds.
Exult in his hallowed name;
let those who seek the Lord be joyful in heart.
Look to the Lord and be strong;
At all times seek his presence.
Choir
Gospel Reading: Luke 10:25-37
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into in the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he travelled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, took him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ “Which of these three do you think was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
Reflection Who Is My Neighbour? Beyond an Anthropocentric Answer Jooseop Keum
Hymn Sound a mystic bamboo song Global Praise 2, 103
Intercessions
This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we remember the peoples and churches of South and North Korea, Taiwan and Japan. We particularly remember those who are working for peace and peace and reconciliation the North East Asia.
Silence for our prayers
Sung Response Chuyo chuyo (Lord Here Our Orayers) Thuma Mina, 42
In addition to these countries, we particularly remember the people of Tibet with the following poem.
Against Violence by Hong Chong-Myung (Korea)
If one does not love the neighbour,
it is violence
If one does not teach the way to a child who lost his way,
it is violence
If one does not give a cup of water to a child who is thirsty,
it is violence
If one does not anything to a hungry people,
it is violence
If one does allow violence of personality,
It is also violence
Silence for our prayers
In addition to these countries, we particularly remember the people of Tibet with the following poem.
Against Violence by Hong Chong-Myung (Korea)
If one does not love the neighbour,
it is violence
If one does not teach the way to a child who lost his way,
it is violence
If one does not give a cup of water to a child who is thirsty,
it is violence
If one does not anything to a hungry people,
it is violence
If one does allow violence of personality,
It is also violence
Silence for our prayers
Sung Response Chuyo chuyo (Lord Here Our Prayers) Thuma Mina, 42
Lord’s Prayer - each in our own language
Blessing – Psalm 67:1-2 (stand)
May God be gracious to us and bless us,
may he cause his face to shine on us,
that your purpose may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
Sending Hymn Enter into Jerusalem
Lord’s Prayer - each in our own language
Blessing – Psalm 67:1-2 (stand)
May God be gracious to us and bless us,
may he cause his face to shine on us,
that your purpose may be known on earth,
your saving power among all nations.
Sending Hymn Enter into Jerusalem
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