Worship Resources
Call Sunday: Worship and Education Resources
Scripture Suggestions:
Genesis 12:1-5 - Abraham's call
Genesis 32:22-32 - Jacob wrestles with God
Exodus 3 and 4 - Moses’ call
Isaiah 6 - Isaiah’s call
Luke 1:26-56 - Mary’s call
Matthew 4:18-22 - Simon Peter and Andrew’s call
Matthew 28:16-20 - Great Commision
Acts 9:1-22 - Paul’s Conversion/Call
I Timothy 12:1-15
Sermon Ideas:
WWF - God-style - When you wrestle with God, people are forever changed.
Drop Everything - Matthew 4:18-22. When God calls, drop everything and follow.
Famous Last Words - Matthew 29:16-20. Last words often capture the essence of a person's life or ambitions. The last words of Jesus are the first words of calling to the next generation.
Other Ideas:
Lectionary Links to Call by David Jones
Music (Hymn numbers are from the UM Hymnal)
#413 - A Charge to Keep I Have
#567 - Heralds of Christ
#568 - Christ for the World We Sing
#569 - We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations
#571 - Go, Make of All Disciples
#572 - Pass it On
#582 - Whom Shall I Send?
#584 - Lord, You Give the Great Commission
#591 - Rescue the Perishing
#593 - Here I Am, Lord
#571 - Go, Make of All Disciples
#648 - God, the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Adult Sunday School Lesson
Youth Sunday School Lesson
Upper Elementary Sunday School Lesson