Prayers for Southern People: Poems and Prayers for Christian Worship and Devotions - Paperback

by Joy Kingsbury-Aitken (Author)

Lay preachers, clergy and worship leaders, are you looking for new prayers and liturgy to refresh your worship and engage your congregations?

Do you want worship-tested liturgy that honours southern hemisphere seasons?

Does your congregation enjoy responsive prayers?

Then this extensive collection of new material by a longstanding New Zealand Lay Preacher is just what you need.

Many types of liturgy are included:

- Opening / Gathering

- Candle lighting

- Praise / Thanksgiving

- Intercession

- Confession

- Illumination

- Offering dedication

- Blessing

- Commissioning

- Meditation

The 326 entries are divided into three parts:

1. The Liturgical Year

2. The Season of Creation

3. Social Themes

To help you easily find the best liturgy for your next service, the book includes a comprehensive Table of Contents and a full Scripture Index.

Many of the entries are suitable for devotions at the start of church meetings. Readers will also find plenty of stimulating material to support their personal devotions.