Call to Worship
One: Let us begin our time of worship with a moment of remembrance.
All: We remember fallen soldiers, and the sacrifice they made for the sake of others.
One: Let us begin our time of worship with a moment of thanksgiving.
All: We thank God for brave men and women that have given their lives so that we may worship without fear.
One: Let us begin our time of worship with a moment of silence; for a moment is the least we can do for those that gave their eternity.
Hymn ”God of All the Nations”
Confession
All: God of every nation, as we remember those that gave their life for our sake, let us be stirred to action in their memory. We confess that we have not done all that is possible to promote peace and justice in our world. We have not loved our neighbors, let alone our enemies. Forgive us for failing to live up to your commandments. Empower us to work for your Kingdom in this world, and welcome us by your grace into your Kingdom in the next. Amen.
Click here to see a Veteran’s Day Litany, which can be appropriate for Memorial Day as well.
Click here to read another reflection about Memorial Day and our struggle for peace.
Hi Robb! I really like this prayer of confession. May I have permission to use it in worship at my church this coming Sunday?
Blessings,
Daria
This is great, Robb! May I use it, too?
Thanks!
Lon
Lon and Daria,
Thanks for your kind words. Your permission is granted to use anything in this post, and I’m honored that you would want to use it. I’d appreciate a credit to the blog – just the home page – not the whole long url of this post.
Thanks,
Robb
Robb, This is a great call to worship for Memorial Day. I would also like to use it at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in San Bernardino. If I use it, how would you like it credited.
If anyone wants to use this, please include “written by Rev. Robb McCoy, found at http://fatpastor.wordpress.com“
Robb,
Thank you for allowing us to use your work. It is perfect for our service this Sunday.
I’m glad you found it useful. Did you check out the Veteran’s Day liturgy link?
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Robb,
Thank you. Well-written.
Robb -
Great to meet you in Nashville! Your Memorial Day liturgy will be printed and used (with credit) at Christ’s Lutheran Church in Oreland PA on May 26th. Thanks! Kay