Worship resources based on Ephesians 6: 10-20

August 26   Pentecost 14

Call to worship: It’s time to get dressed!

(Ephesians 6: 10-17)

OK, Church, it’s time to get dressed!
We don’t get dressed just to look good,
or even to keep warm.
The clothes that God lays out for us
protect us from far worse than the rain;
these clothes protect us from all that is evil,
all that is out to hurt and twist and destroy!
Therefore, put on the full armour of God.
In it, you’ll stand your ground.
In it, you can stand tall.
Tu tonu!
Kia kaha!

The belt is made of truth –
tie it firm around you.
The vest is made of righteousness –
Christ has put you right.
The shoes are light –
the spring in your step to go where you’re sent.
The shield is faith –
inner conviction and outer protection.
The helmet is salvation –
you know who you are in Christ.
The sword is the word of God –
so read your Bible, and learn to listen.
There you are, now you’ll all dressed up and ready for anything!

Call to Worship: Grace to you also
(Ephesians 6:23-24)

Peace to you, my sisters,
peace to you, my brothers -
and peace to you also.

Love to you, my church, with faith -
and love to you also.
Faith to you, from God the Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ -
and faith to you also.
Grace to you, and grace to all
who love our Lord Jesus with undying love –
and grace to you also.