Let Your Face Shine - Psalm 80 Litany for Christmas Fund
A beautiful litany focused on the theme of God's face shining in various aspects of life, reflecting on the Good Shepherd and the many shepherds who guide and bless the community. The litany explores the presence of God in different settings, from Bethlehem to mission work around the world, emphasizing gratitude for the light and guidance provided. Through poetic words and imagery, the congregation expresses thanks for the divine presence in everyday moments and significant events.
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Let your face shine Psalm 80 2011 Christmas Fund General Use Litany
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel restore us! O God, let your face shine, that we may be saved! (Psalm 80) People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd, who shines love in our lives.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: Our congregation has been blessed by Shepherds clergy, musicians and educators, sextons, administrators, pastoral counselors, youth staff and community organizers who keep watch over our churches. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and the many shepherds.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in a Bethlehem star and a Holy Child. God s face shines in church school and outdoor ministry, in confirmation classes and youth groups. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and his many Shepherds
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in epiphanies to wise ones from the East, disciples by the sea, those who sought healing, and wedding guests. God s face shines in mission personnel around the world, seminaries, parish nursing, those who administrate sanctuary space. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and his many shepherds.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in Christ s mountaintop Transfiguration. God s face shines when a sermon turns an old story into a message for today. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and his many Shepherds.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in the Hosanna songs of Palm Sunday. God s face shines in church music, from organists to praise bands, from cantatas to nursing home carols. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and his many Shepherds.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in the Easter dawn. God s face shines whenever people break free from graves clothes or hear the resurrection promise for someone they love. People: We give thanks for the Good Shepherd and his many Shepherds.
Let your face shine Psalm 80 Leader: God s face shone in the fiery tongues of Pentecost. God s face shines upon all of us and some of that radiance has been shared by shepherds of the past and the present, in this congregation and communities of faith everywhere. Honoring their ministries we bring our gifts. Let us pray:
Let your face shine Psalm 80 People: Gracious God, let your face shine on us with a light that does not dim. We give thanks for shepherds in our midst who share your love in every season. Bless these Christmas Fund gifts that they may express our gratitude to retired and active clergy and lay employees, as well as our commitment, each one of us, to become shepherds of your grace. Amen
Let your face shine Psalm 80
