"The God Who Dwells Among Us" is a worship resource for congregations to use for Sunday or mid-week services throughout Lent. The format was created with lay led worship in mind but can be adapted for however it works best! The full resource will be on this page in available in early February. Use the link at the bottom of this page to be contacted when it is available.
This worship resource is a gift to Eastern North Dakota congregations from The Neighborhood Church. The Neighborhood Church also relies on the generosity of individuals and congregations to support the ministry they are called to do with their neighbors. Congregations have a number of options to support The Neighborhood Church during Lent:
- Include The Neighborhood Church in your prayers throughout Lent
- Collect a special offering in support of the Neighborhood Church
- Designate The Neighborhood Church as your Lenten Offering Focus
- If you utilize this resource in lieu of pulpit supply, consider gifting the pulpit supply rate to The Neighborhood Church
- Provide for a Wednesday Night meal
Learn More About The Neighborhood Church!
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:
- Prayer of the Day
- Dwelling in Scripture
- Reflection
- Blessing
- Song suggestions
WEEKLY THEMES:
Ash Wednesday: The God Who Dwells Among us: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Week 1: Dwelling in Faith: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Week 2: Dwelling in Lament or Disruption Luke 4: 1-13
Week 3: Dwelling in Challenge: Luke 13:1-9
Week 4: Dwelling in Grace: Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32
Week 5: Dwelling in Love: John 12:1-8
Week 6: Dwelling in the Passion/Journey: Luke 22:14 — 23:56
Maundy Thursday: Dwelling in Community
Good Friday: Dwelling in the Crucifixion: John 18:1—19:42
Easter: Dwelling in the Resurrection