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Worship Resources

in Time of Drought

Refresh us with the water of life.

In the barren places of dust and aridity,

Restore us with the water of life.

When all we can see is devastation and despair,

Renew us with the water of life.

In Christ, we are washed clean.

We are refreshed.

In Christ, we drink from the wellspring of hope.

We are restored.

In Christ, we dance in the fountain of life.

for life. Bless those who work in the fields; grant favorable weather to all engaged in

agriculture; and help us to ensure that all people share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in

your goodness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (Evangelical Lutheran Worship

Occasional Services for the Assembly, page 400)

In time of scarce rainfall

O God, giver and sustainer of life, in this time of need send us the gift of rain, so that we

may receive the fruits of the earth for our benefit and for your praise; through Jesus

Christ, our Savior and Lord. . (Evangelical Lutheran Worship Occasional Services for the

Assembly, page 401)

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reveal your presence so that all may know your healing, hope, and love.

As one community on earth bound together by your grace,

inspire us to pray, serve, and help all those who suffer.

Sustaining God, you shower your creation with the gifts of your fruitfulness.

Send your gifts of rain and nourishment to areas broken by drought and extreme heat

Wash them in your goodness so all may know of your care and love.

Hymn Suggestions

ELW 626 By Gracious Powers

ELW 639 When We Are Living (Pues si vivimos)

ELW 698 How Long, O God

ELW 699 In Deepest Night

ELW 405 O Spirit of Life

ELW 404 Come, Gracious Spirit, Heavenly Dove

ELW 400 God of Tempest, God Whilrlwind

Additional hymns may be found in the LAMENT, HEALING, and HOPE,

ASSURANCE sections of Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymns.

Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength

Psalm 77 Seek the Lord in the day of trouble

Psalm 88 My soul is full of troubles

Psalm 121 I lift up my eyes to the hills

Lamentations 3:55-58 I call on your name from the depths

Matthew 6:25-34 Do not be anxious

Luke 4:1-12 The temptation of Jesus

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Romans 8:31-35, 37-39 Who will separate us from the love of Christ

Ephesians 2:13-22 Christ is our peace

Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always

and our strength, a very present help in time of trouble. Do not let us fail in the face of

these events. Uphold us with your love, and give us the strength we need. Help us in our

confusion, and guide our actions. Heal the hurt, console the bereaved and afflicted,

protect the innocent and helpless, and deliver any who are still in peril; for the sake of

your great mercy in Jesus Christ our Lord. (ELW Pastoral Care, page 386-7)

O most loving Father, you want us to give thanks in all circumstances and to lay all our

cares on you, knowing that you care for us. Grant that fears and anxieties in this mortal

life may not hide from us the light of your immortal love shown to us in your Son, Jesus

Christ our Lord. (ELW Pastoral Care, page 359)

A prayer of Thomas à Kempis

Write your blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, there to remain so indelibly graven that

no prosperity, no adversity, shall ever move me from your love. Be to me a strong tower

of defense, a comforter in tribulation, a deliverer in distress, a very present help in

trouble, and a guide to heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life.

(ELW Pastoral Care, page 362)

Direct us, Lord God, in all our doings with your most gracious favor, and extend to us

your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may