Worship Resources Have a Camp Sunday! Theme: “Got Spirit?”
Listen! God is calling you TO camp; and God calls you AT camp to make a difference in the world. In the Christian camp community, campers make friends in small groups where they feel safe enough to “listen” to new voices – including God’s. Through Bible Discoveries, campfire discussions and fun activities, campers will explore God’s call and how they act on that call to make a difference in the world.
Campers are invited to begin or grow their relationship with Jesus. Camp is a great place to hear God and live out God’s call!
SCRIPTURES for each day of camp
Discovery 1: Wonder Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: Psalm 8
Discovery 2: Gratitude Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: Luke 17:11–19
Discovery 3: Hospitality Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: Luke 24:13–35
Discovery 4: Generosity Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1–26
Discovery 5: Worship Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: Psalm 96
Discovery 6: Living in Christ’s Love Makes God Real Every Day
Scripture: John 15:1–17
CALLS TO WORSHIP
HYMNS: How Great thou ArtSanctuary (camper favorite)
God is Calling! God invites us to stop our running chatter and listen for the Spirit. Each individual is welcomed and accepted in this community, and encouraged to receive the Spirit! Today we celebrate God’s gifts of creation and life-changing camp and retreat experiences. We are thankful for the generations of campers and retreat guests who heard and followed God’s call, deepening their faith through laughter with friends, the warmth of the sun’s rays, and worship around campfires. Let us listen for the whisper of God’s call; so that we may catch the Spirit!
OPENING PRAYERGod who continually calls us, thank you for your persistent call. Take our worry and busy-ness, replacing them with a retreat in you. At the same time, energize us with the call to praise. Help us listen to you and each other. Change us just as you change the lives of children, youth and adults who experience God’s call at camps and retreats. Amen.
OFFERING PRAYERGracious God, you give us all we need: the air we breathe, your creation which we enjoy, the home in which we live, the friends and family with whom we celebrate. You call each of us in unique ways. This morning, we offer thanksgiving for camp and retreat experiences where we grow in relationship with you and each other. We share our tithes and offerings, hoping they will help your children of all ages receive the Spirit! Amen.
LITANY (following the daily camp themes)
L: When we behold the wonders of this Earth,
P: God is Calling! We seek the Spirit.
L: When we give thanks for the miracles you bring to us,
P: God is Calling! We seek the Spirit.
L: When we welcome you into our lives and share you with others,
P: God is Calling! We seek the Spirit.
L: When we work with the different people in the church,
P: God is Calling! We seek the Spirit.
L: When we sing unto You with all our hearts,
P: We praise the Spirit! We respond by sharing loving the Lord with all our heart and soul. Let us go share your gifts to us with others, so that they too can seek the Spirit,
BENEDICTION
[Hymn: Faith We Sing: 2279 You Shall Go Out with Praise (Trees of the Field)]
GOD IS CALLING: Go from this worship celebration walking with Christ who speaks words of new life!
GOD IS CALLING: Go listening for the whisper of God’s forgiving love.
GOD IS CALLING: Go in the Holy Spirit’s power to live out God’s call to serve God and your neighbors. Amen.
HYMNS
All things Bright and Beautiful
How Great thou Art
This is My Father's World
If I Were a Butterfly
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
I'm Going to Sing, Sing Sing
Sanctuary
Seek Ye First