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Jesus, You Once Called Disciples

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #14 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you Lyrics: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you: Simon (also known as Peter), Andrew and Bartholomew, Philip, Thomas, James, and Matthew, Simon, Thaddaeus, John, and James– Then there was the one called Judas. These were your disciples' names. Women, too, were your disciples, sitting, learning, at your feet. Mary knew your word was precious, even more than food to eat. Martha trusted in your power when her brother Laz'rus died. Women shared your journey, Lord, and stayed when you were crucified. Lord, so many heard and followed, like the woman at the well. Meeting you, the living water, she sought others she could tell. Like the boy with loaves and fishes, like Zacchaeus in the tree, Many gladly heard your message; many shared your ministry. Jesus, still you call your people, "Come and follow me today!" Some, like Paul, feel sudden wonder; some are brought up in your way. Lord, no matter how we meet you, by your Spirit, make us new. May we know your living presence; may we daily follow you. Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE

O Lord, You Called Disciples

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #15 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, "Come and see!" Lyrics: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, “Come and see!” And so an invitation began your ministry. Then Andrew called his brother, and Peter came to you; More men and women followed, and little children, too. You met a busy woman out in the noon-day sun. You shared God’s love, you listened; you told all she had done. She called her friends and neighbors and brought them face to face With you, the living water, the bearer of God’s grace. O Christ, your invitation has reached from year to year! Through some who heard you calling, a church was founded here. As faithful people served you a century ago,* They soon invited others; your church began to grow. God, by your Holy Spirit, now send us in your name To serve the lost and outcast, the poor for whom you came. Through gifts of hope and healing, through loving ministry, May we reach out, inviting the world to “Come and see!” *Or “as faithful people served you so many years ago,” Scripture: John 1:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE

O Lord, As You Were on Your Way

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #24 (2009) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6.6 Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: O Lord, as you were on your way to where you'd one day die Lyrics: O Lord, as you were on your way to where you'd one day die, You wanted time to rest and pray, to hear God's word to you that day. You climbed a mountain high with three good friends close by. So soon, the three became aware of such a wondrous sight. Your face shone bright beyond compare, just like a glimpse of heaven there! Your clothes were dazzling white; your glory came to light. The Law, the Prophets guided you as you discerned God's will. With Moses and Elijah, too, you spoke of God's great plan for you, God's promise to fulfill, one Friday on a hill. Why could you not remain with them and there in glory stay? God said, "This is my own dear Son! Now listen to him, everyone!" And so you turned to say you'd go the harder way. O Lord, how often we pursue success at any cost, And yet we hear God's word anew, that we are called to follow you, Who served the poor and lost and journeyed to the cross. Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18 Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON

I Have Called You By Your Name

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #24 (2022) Meter: 10.11.7.7.11 Topics: Call and Vocation First Line: I have called you by your name, you are mine Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: KELLY

God, When I Came into This Life

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Sing a New Creation #29 (2022) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Call and Vocation Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DUNLAP'S CREEK

For the Fruit of All Creation

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Glory to God #36 (2013) Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Topics: Vocation Lyrics: 1 For the fruit of all creation, thanks be to God. For the gifts to every nation, thanks be to God. For the plowing, sowing, reaping, silent growth while we are sleeping, future needs in earth's safekeeping, thanks be to God. 2 In the just reward of labor, God's will be done. In the help we give our neighbor, God's will be done. In our worldwide task of caring for the hungry and despairing, in the harvests we are sharing, God's will be done. 3 For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God. Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: AR HYD Y NOS

We Enter Your Church

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #39 (2009) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: We enter your church, Lord, through welcoming doors Lyrics: We enter your church, Lord, through welcoming doors. We enter it, too, where you claim us as yours. It's here at the font that you offer a sign: You tell us, "My children, you're baptized! You're mine!" O God, you have called us, inviting us in; You've made us your household and freed us from sin. From youngest to oldest, we find in this place Your waters of welcome, your family, your grace. We've heard here your welcome and also your call; Your Spirit inspires us to share Christ with all. The life we receive here is life we can share; We'll carry your message of love everywhere. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13 Languages: English Tune Title: CRADLE SONG

God, We Spend a Lifetime Growing

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #59a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: God, we spend a lifetime growing, learning of your love and care Lyrics: God, we spend a lifetime growing, learning of your love and care, Planting seeds you give for sowing, working for the fruit they’ll bear. Now we honor faithful servants who, with joy, look back and see Years of growing in your presence, lives of fruitful ministry. Thank you, Lord, for ones who teach us what has brought them to this place! May their faith-filled witness reach us; may we glimpse in them your grace. Strong in you, their strength uplifts us from our birth until life’s end; Spirit-filled, they give us gifts, as prophet, mentor, guide and friend. Christ our Lord, you walk beside us, giving daily work to do; Years go by and still you guide us as we seek to follow you. If our sight fails, weak hands tremble, minds forget the things we’ve known, Lord, we trust that you’ll remember, hold us close, and see us home. Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY

God, We Spend a Lifetime Growing

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #59b (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: God, we spend a lifetime growing, learning of your love and care Lyrics: God, we spend a lifetime growing, learning of your love and care, Planting seeds you give for sowing, working for the fruit they’ll bear. Now we honor faithful servants who, with joy, look back and see Years of growing in your presence, lives of fruitful ministry. Thank you, Lord, for ones who teach us what has brought them to this place! May their faith-filled witness reach us; may we glimpse in them your grace. Strong in you, their strength uplifts us from our birth until life’s end; Spirit-filled, they give us gifts, as prophet, mentor, guide and friend. Christ our Lord, you walk beside us, giving daily work to do; Years go by and still you guide us as we seek to follow you. If our sight fails, weak hands tremble, minds forget the things we’ve known, Lord, we trust that you’ll remember, hold us close, and see us home. Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE

God, May Your Justice Roll Down

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Songs of Grace #71 (2009) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Call/Vocation First Line: God, may your justice roll down like the waters you send here Lyrics: God, may your justice roll down like the waters you send here, And may your righteousness flow like a stream without end here! Praying this prayer, many have struggled and dared, All for the world you intend here. Christ, we give thanks for past saints who renewed education, Freed the oppressed, brought your healing and fought segregation. Savior and Lord, great were the risks they endured, Bearing your hope and salvation. We as your church now remember these stories of others And pray your Spirit will send us, as your sons and daughters. Show us the way we, too, can serve you each day Till justice rolls down like waters. Scripture: Amos 5:24 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN