Prayers for Southern Seasons - eBooks.
Prayers for Southern Seasons is a collection of prayers and poems designed to enhance Christian worship in Aotearoa New Zealand, reflecting the unique rhythms of the church year and inviting congregational participation.
This book:
- Helps worship leaders create services that resonate with the unique seasonal experiences of Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Offers a variety of prayers for different occasions, enhancing the depth of congregational worship.
- Includes many prayers designed for responsive reading, encouraging active participation from the congregation.
- Reflects the local church calendar and seasonal changes, making it relevant and relatable for worshippers.
- Sparks inspiration for worship leaders and congregants alike, enhancing personal and communal spiritual practices.
- Serves as a readily accessible guide for worship leaders needing words for various liturgical moments.
- Includes poems suitable for personal reflection, enriching the spiritual life of individuals outside of corporate worship.
Features
- Comprehensive Prayer Collection: Includes prayers for gathering, intercession, thanksgiving, and more, catering to various aspects of worship.
- Poems for Reflection: Contains poems that can be printed for bulletins or service covers, adding a thoughtful touch to worship materials.
- Seasonally Arranged Content: Prayers and poems are organized to align with the church year and seasonal cycles specific to the Southern Hemisphere.
- Biblical Imagery: Draws upon rich Biblical storytelling and imagery, enhancing the theological depth of worship.
- Lay Preacher's Insights: Written by a seasoned lay preacher, providing practical insights and experiences relevant to worship leaders.
You are buying a zipped file containing eBook editions of this 122 page book in PDF, ePub and Mobi formats. ( 2019) ISBNs: PDF 9781988572093; Mobi 9781988572116;
ePub 9781988572109.
Prayers for Southern Seasons is an invaluable resource for worship leaders seeking to craft meaningful and contextually relevant services in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This engaging collection of prayers and poems reflects the unique rhythms of the church year in the Southern Hemisphere, beginning in early summer and celebrating the richness of each season as it intertwines with the liturgical calendar.
Joy Kingsbury-Aitken, a seasoned lay preacher, shares a variety of prayers designed for numerous worship occasions, including gathering, thanksgiving, intercession, and more.
Many prayers invite congregational participation through responsive readings, fostering a deeper connection between worship leaders and their communities. The accompanying poems offer moments of personal reflection, making them ideal for use in weekly bulletins or on order of service covers.
Each prayer and poem draws upon Biblical imagery and storytelling, enhancing the worship experience and providing a rich tapestry of language and inspiration. As Joy’s heartfelt words resonate with the lived experiences of worshippers, they spark creativity and devotion, enriching both public and private faith journeys.
Whether you’re leading a service, preparing materials for your congregation, or seeking inspiration for your own spiritual practice, Prayers for Southern Seasons will guide you with thoughtful, seasonally arranged content that honours the sacredness of worship in all its forms.
Sample Prayers
God You Don’t See as We See (Petition)
1 Samuel 16:7
God you don’t see as we see.
You are not impressed by fortune and fame.
You know beauty is so very fleeting
and that charm can often be vain.
God you don’t see as we see.
You look at what lies deep within,
at attitudes affecting our thinking,
leading to both virtue and sin.
God you don’t see as we see.
So we ask that you give us insight,
to view our ways as you see them,
to delight in doing what’s right.
God you don’t see as we see.
So we desire to become more like you,
that we may be pleasing in your sight,
and see things the way that you do.
God you don’t see as we see.
You see what we have become,
your family of beloved children,
redeemed by the death of your Son.
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Lord God, Source of Eternal Light (Gathering)
John 1:1-5; 3:5-8, 16-17; 4:10-14; 7:37-39; Acts 2