Please find below the launching liturgy that congregations can use from 15 April 2018 to 14 April 2019, each week with a different bibel verse.

 

Call to worship

Lighting of the Candle of Hope

Song: 25 years celebration song: Hosanna 116, Sionsgesang 278/279

Law: 1 John 4:7-8

Song

Confession of Belhar

Song

Announcing the theme of the celebrations

Thanksgiving prayer for the past 25 years: Older member in congregation

Scripture Reading and sermon: Psalm 40

Litany of Praise (based on Psalm 40):

Liturgist (L): Today we celebrate the birth of the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa 24 years ago.

Congregation (C): Many, o Lord our God, are the wonders you have done.

L: For 24 years the truth of your word has led and guided us on our journey together

C: Many, o Lord our God, are the wonders you have done.

L: You have guided us as we seek to stay true to our calling to be the prophetic voice in search of unity, reconciliation and justice.

C: Many, o Lord our God, are the wonders you have done

L: You have given us the courage to stand where you stand

C: Many, o Lord our God, are the wonders you have done

L: You have given us ordinary women, men, youth and children who have done extra-ordinary things in the establishment of your kingdom

C: There would be too many to declare

L: We come before you with thanksgiving for the past, with joy in the present, and hope for the future as we celebrate this 25th year of our united existence.

C: Many, o Lord our God, are the wonders you have done.

Congregation sings Sionsgesang 29/Hosanna (O Lord my God)

Prayer for the coming 25 years: Young member in congregation

Song: Hosanna 30, Sionsgesang 43

Sending out