59th NITSC Ecumenical Worship

59th NORTH INDIA THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE
Aizawl Theological College

Durtlang, Aizawl
22nd – 26th October, 2024
ECUMENICAL WORSHIP ORDER
Call to Worship (AICS)

Leader: “Come, all who are weary, and all who are joyful. Come, those who have walked in faith
for many years, and those who are new to the journey. Come, people of all nations, tribes, and
tongues, for we gather in the name of the One who unites us in love and grace.”
Congregation: “We come, as the body of Christ, with hearts open to worship our Creator.”
L: “Come, let us lay aside our differences, and lift up our voices in praise and thanksgiving, for
God calls us to be one in spirit and truth. Let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, for
God is worthy of all honour, glory, and power.”
C: “We come, united in Christ, to glorify God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”
L: “Let us worship the God who is with us, in every season and in every place.”
C: “Thanks be to God! Amen.”
Opening Prayer (ATC)

“Gracious and loving God, we come before you today as one body, though we come from
many different traditions and places. We gather in this sacred space, united by the love of Christ
and bound together by your Holy Spirit. As we lift our voices in worship, may our hearts be drawn
closer to you and to one another.
We thank you for the gift of this day, for the opportunity to come together as your people,
seeking your presence and guidance. Pour out your Spirit upon us, so that we may be renewed in
faith, hope, and love.
Open our eyes to see your glory, open our ears to hear your voice, and open our hearts to
receive your grace.
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In this time of worship, may we experience the fullness of your peace, and may we be
empowered to carry your message of reconciliation and justice into the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.”
Opening Hymn (Shall we all rise)

“Holy Holy Holy, LORD God almighty…”
Holy Holy Holy, LORD God almighty, early in the morning our song shall rise to thee,
Holy Holy Holy merciful and mighty, God
Confession of Sin (BTC Nagaland)

Continue to stand…
Leader: “Let us come before God in humility, acknowledging our brokenness and the ways we
fall short of God’s love and grace. Let us pray together.”
All: “Almighty and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you and against one
another. We have failed to love as you have commanded. We have been selfish, impatient, and
unkind. We have neglected the needs of the poor and the oppressed, ignored the cries of the
marginalized, and have not been good stewards of your creation.
Forgive us, Lord, for the harm we have done, for the good we have left undone, and for the
ways we have failed to follow your will.
Cleanse our hearts, renew our minds, and strengthen our resolve to walk in your ways, that
we may reflect your love and grace to the world. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Saviour, we pray.
Amen.”
(Silence for a while…)
Absolution (Bishop’s College Kolkata)

Leader: “Hear these words of assurance: If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive
us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).”
Leader: “By the grace of God and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Receive this
forgiveness and live in the light of God’s mercy.”
All: “Thanks be to God. Amen.”
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Affirmation of Faith (The Nicene Creed) (CTC Nagaland)
We believe in one God,
the Father, the almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is,
seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made,
of one being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven;
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance with the scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified.
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He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
(Please be seated…)
Scripture Reading
John 15:1-11 (Vidyajyoti, Delhi)
Intercession
Leader: (Dharmajyoti, Faridabad)
Almighty and ever-loving God, we come before you as one people, united by our common
faith in Jesus Christ, bringing before you the concerns of our world. In your mercy, hear our
prayers.
For the Church (HTC Tura)

L: Loving God, we pray for your Church, the body of Christ on earth. Unite us in love, service,
and witness. Help us to seek understanding across our differences and to work together for the
common good. May we reflect your kingdom of grace and justice, drawing all people to the love
of Christ.
P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For Justice (JRTC Shillong)

L: God of justice, we lift before you the cries of the oppressed and marginalized in our world.
Where there is injustice, prejudice, and exploitation, may your truth break forth like the dawn.
Grant courage to leaders and people everywhere to seek justice, to defend the vulnerable, and to
speak for those whose voices are silenced.
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For Peace (KJIT Odissa)
L: God of peace, we pray for an end to violence and conflict in our world. We remember the nations
torn apart by war, civil unrest, and oppression. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding,
fill hearts and minds, transforming weapons of war into instruments of reconciliation and healing.
For Reconciliation (LTC, Jabalpur)

L: God of reconciliation, we pray for healing in our divided world. Where there are divisions
between nations, races, and cultures bring the reconciling power of Christ. Guide us to be
instruments of your peace, seeking forgiveness where there has been hurt and working toward
unity where there has been division.
For the Environment (MTC Siaha)

L: Creator God, we give thanks for the beauty of the earth, your gift to us. We confess the harm
we have done to your creation through our greed and neglect. Help us to be faithful stewards of
the earth, caring for the air, water, and land, and to protect all life as you have commanded.
For the Poor and Needy (MTC Aizawl)

L: God of compassion, we pray for all those who suffer from poverty, hunger, and disease. Open
our hearts to their needs and our hands to serve them. Let your love shine through our actions as
we strive to alleviate their suffering and bring hope to the hopeless.
For Those in Authority (Morning Star, WB)

L: Sovereign God, we pray for all who hold positions of authority and responsibility in our
communities, nations, and world. Grant them wisdom, integrity, and compassion, that they may
govern justly and seek the common good. Guide their decisions so that they may serve all people,
especially the vulnerable.
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For the Sick and Suffering (OTC Shillong)
L: God of healing, we bring before you those who are sick, lonely, grieving, or in any kind of
distress. In the midst of their suffering, may they experience your healing touch and comforting
presence. Strengthen caregivers and all who work to bring relief and care to those in need.
L: (Ruhalaya, Ujjain)
Merciful God, we offer these prayers to you, trusting in your boundless love and mercy. Help us
to be faithful witnesses of your grace and instruments of your peace in this world. We ask all this
in the name of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Amen.
Closing Hymn
(Shall we all rise)
“Take my life and let it be”
Closing Prayer (Serampore College)

“Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the many blessings you have bestowed upon
us. As we offer these gifts, we pray that you use them for the work of justice, peace, and
reconciliation in your world. Unite us as one body in Christ, that we may go forth from this place
as your hands and feet, serving all in love and humility. Guide us by your Spirit as we walk in
faith, and may your peace go with us. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour, we pray.
Amen.”
(Shall we say the Grace together)
(The Ecumenical Worship Order has been prepared by Ecumenical Worship Sub-Committee)

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59th NORTH INDIA THEOLOGICAL STUDENTS’ CONFERENCE

Aizawl Theological College

22nd – 26th October, 2024

ECUMENICAL WORSHIP ORDER

Call to Worship (AICS)

C: “Thanks be to God! Amen.”

Opening Prayer (ATC)

Opening Hymn (Shall we all rise)

Confession of Sin (BTC Nagaland)

(Silence for a while…)

Absolution (Bishop’s College Kolkata)

All: “Thanks be to God. Amen.”

For the Church (HTC Tura)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For Justice (JRTC Shillong)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For Reconciliation (LTC, Jabalpur)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the Environment (MTC Siaha)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For the Poor and Needy (MTC Aizawl)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

For Those in Authority (Morning Star, WB)

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

P: Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

“Take my life and let it be”

Closing Prayer (Serampore College)

(Shall we say the Grace together)

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