A SERVICE OF HEALING (For those suffering emotional distress, grief, divorce, and physical ailments) MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES Sunday, January 11, 2009 Michelle Riley Jones, Lectionary Team Liturgist Worship Planning Notes God gives many gifts to the church, and one of these gifts is the gift of healing. However, it is not necessary to have a person with a healing gift to do a healing service. James 5:13-16 reminds us the church is called to be a HEALING COMMUNITY: “Is any one of you in trouble? They should pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? They should call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person whole; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” Healing Affirmations In healing services, affirmations can provide a new way of looking at ourselves that can A SERVICE OF HEALING - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 1 ultimately bring healing to our bodies. Paul admonishes us “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of [our] minds” (Romans 12:2). What we believe affects our attitudes. Our faith can make us whole. The use and repetition of healing words brings changes to our mind, then to our body and spirit. Affirmations can transform our way of seeing ourselves and God’s presence in our lives. Affirmations can be found in: o Romans 12:1-2 o 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 o Philippians 4:8-9 o Philippians 4:19 Healing Scripture and Touch The reading of Scripture helps to activate our faith. As we listen to Scriptures, we awaken to God’s intimate and personal healing word for us. In combination with laying on of hands, reading holy Scriptures becomes “wholly reading.” Some healing Scriptures include: o Acts 5:16 o Jeremiah 30:17 o Isaiah 58:8 Healing Communion Healing Communion reminds us that Christ’s love for us, exhibited through his death on the cross for us, can be life-transforming. It is this love that can bring healing to our body, mind, and spirit. Because of his love, we do not have to sacrifice ourselves in abusive and disempowering life situations. We can face our pain knowing that God is with us and desires that we have a full life. The celebration of communion calls us to claim God’s healing in our lives and embrace his gift of finding wholeness in him. 1. Litany, Responsive Reading, or Invocation (a) Call to Worship Healing for the World O God of all creation, you have fearfully and wonderfully fashioned us and breathed your life into us; from the crown of our heads to the soles of our feet, Lord, Reign. Reign in us, Precious Savior, Reign. As the Great Physician who healed the woman at the well, you are the same Wonder who finds us in the uttermost parts of the world to heal us—mind, spirit, and body. Awesome Healer, rescue and deliver, even now. As the Master Potter and Crafter who takes broken things and mends them back together again, melt us and mold us into the restored children, women, and men that you have destined us to be. Providing Shepherd who charts the path ahead of us, who both precedes and follows us, place your hand of blessing on our heads and shepherd our souls. We find refuge and rest in your care. We bless your Holy Name and we praise you for being the God who heals not only our bodies but also our souls. God is a Wonder. Hallelujah, God reigns! 2. Hymns and Congregational Songs A SERVICE OF HEALING - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 2 (a) Rescue the Perishing. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune by William H. Doane (b) Jesus Lover of My Soul. By Charles Wesley. Tune, (Martyn) by Simeon B. Marsh (c) The King of Love My Shepherd Is. By Henry W. Baker. Tune by John B. Dykes (d) Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior. By Fanny J. Crosby. Tune, (Pass Me Not) by William H. Doane (e) Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah. By William Williams. Tune, Zion 3. Spiritual or Traditional Song (a) Wade in the Water. Spiritual (b) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell (c) Jesus Lay Your Head in the Window. Arr. by Moses Hogan. For SATB DV a capella (d) Lay Your Healing Hand Upon Me. By Rollo Dilworth (e) There Is a Balm in Gilead. Spiritual. Arr. by Raymond Wise. For SSAATTBB (f) Just a Closer Walk with Thee. Spiritual 4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams Choirs, Ensembles (a) Healing. By Richard Smallwood (b) Stop By, Lord. By Doris Wesley Bettis. For SATB (c) Healed by the Name. By Jeffrey A. Davis (d) I’m Healed. By John P. Kee (e) Your Love Divine. By Richard Smallwood (f) Only Believe. By Yolanda Adams and Gregory Curtis (g) Restoration. By Marvin Winans (h) Ain’t No Need to Worry. By Marvin Winans (i) Wait on the Lord. By Walter Hawkins (j) Come by Here, Good Lord. By Walter Hawkins (k) Through It All. By Andraé Crouch Praise Teams (l) Let It Rise. By Holland Davis A SERVICE OF HEALING - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 3 (m) He’s a Healer. By Tommy Jones. This song can be done with a praise team and congregation, or as a choir selection. (n) Oh How He Loves You and Me/Love Lifted Me (Live). By Kurt Kaiser and James Rowe 5. Liturgical Dance Music (a) Healing. By Kelly Price (b) I’m Still Standing. By Kurt Carr (c) Still My Child. By Erica Atkins, Trecina Atkins, and Warryn Campbell (d) God Cares. By Levi Seacer, Jr. and Billy Steele 6. Anthems (a) And With His Stripes (from “Born to Die” ). By Glenn Burleigh (b) Lazarus. By Robert Tanner. For SATB (with tenor solo) a cappella ensemble. This is a bold and spirited arrangement of a spiritual using Jesus’ words calling Lazarus forth from the tomb. (c) Many Are the Afflictions. By M. Roger Holland II. For SATB (d) Abide with Me. By H. Millard. Arr. by Wendall Whalum. For SATB (e) Come Unto Me All Ye That Labor. By Rosaphayne Powell. For SATB (f) The Righteous Cry Out. By Rosaphayne Powell. From three Psalms of David, for SATB 7. Modern Songs (a) Shout to the Lord. By Darlene Zshech (b) Anything. By Keith Laws (c) Even in the Rain. By Brandon Broadnax and Maurette Brown Clark (d) Healing. By Rick Cua and Tony Hooper (e) I Trust You. By Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, and Tina Campbell (f) Spiritual Makeover. By Kurt Carr 8. Offertory Song or Instrumental (a) The Joy of the Lord. Text and Tune, (Joy of the Lord) Aliene G. Vale. This is a great song in which to involve children. (b) The Love of God (Live). By Trent Cory (c) I’ll Make It. By DJ Rogers A SERVICE OF HEALING - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 4 (d) Zamar Celebration. By Stephen Hurd (e) Glad about It. By Joe Pace, II Offertory Prayer (f) Offertory Call. By Ciona D. Rouse We live, God gives! Hallelujah! We cry: God supplies! Hallelujah! We need; God speeds! Hallelujah! So let us with joy, joy, joy return what God has given. 9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer Prayer Responsive Prayer for Healing and Wholeness of All Sorts. By Edward Fudge Leader : Let us name before God those for whom we offer our prayers. People: [Spontaneously name those for whom you now wish to intercede in prayer.] Leader : God, Our Healer, your will for all people is health and salvation. We praise you and thank you, O Lord. People : Son of God, you came that we might have life, and have it more abundantly. We praise you and thank you, O Lord. Leader : Holy Spirit, you make our bodies the temple of your presence. We praise you and thank you, O Lord. People : Lord, grant your healing grace to all who are sick, injured, or disabled, that they may be made whole. Hear us, O Lord of life. Leader : Grant to all who seek your guidance, and to all who are lonely, anxious, or despondent, companionship, knowledge of your will, and an awareness of your presence. Hear us, O Lord of life. People : Mend broken relationships, and restore those in emotional distress to soundness of mind and serenity of spirit. Hear us, O Lord of life. Leader : Bless physicians, nurses, and all others who minister to the suffering, granting them wisdom and skill, sympathy, and patience. Hear us, O Lord of life. People : Give to the dying peace and a holy death, and uphold by the grace and consolation of your Holy Spirit those who are bereaved. Hear us, O Lord of life. Leader : Restore to wholeness whatever is broken by human sin: in our lives, in our nation, and in the world. Hear us, O Lord of life. A SERVICE OF HEALING - MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES 5 People : You are the Lord who does wonders. You have declared your power among the peoples. Leader : With you, O Lord, is the well of life, and in your light we see light. People : Hear us, O Lord of life. Heal us, and make us whole.