Prayer: We are the light of the world. May our light shine before all. That they may come to worship with us and give glory to God. Amen.
Reading: Matthew 5: 1-12 (Click to read text) Stop and GROW: After reading the text, discuss/ponder the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Book of Faith questions, which are part of Camp Mount Luther's GROW Time with campers. QUESTION 1: What scares, confuses, challenges, or doesn’t make sense to me in this text? QUESTION 2: What delights me in this text or is my favorite part of the story? QUESTION 3: What stories or memories does this text stir in me? QUESTION 4: What is God up to in this text? Reflection: One of the camp songs that I remember when I was a little boy was called, “We Are the Light of the World.” We do not sing it often anymore. I use it occasionally when I lead a worship service at camp. It is based on the Beatitudes and I share the lyrics here with you as you think about these words of Jesus this day. --Chad Hershberger Blessed are they who are poor in spirit. Theirs is the Kingdom of God. Bless us, O Lord, Make us poor in spirit; Bless us, O Lord, our God. CHORUS: We are the light of the world May our light shine before all. That they may come to worship with us and give glory to God. Blessed are they who are meek and humble, They will inherit the earth. Bless us, O Lord, make us meek and humble; Bless us, O Lord, our God. Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow. They will be comforted. Bless us, O Lord, when we share their sorrow Bless us, O Lord, our God. Bless those who hunger and thirst for justice, They will be satisfied. Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice; Bless us, O Lord, our God. Blessed are they who show others mercy. They will know mercy too. Bless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercy. Bless us, O Lord, our God.
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