Natural Disaster Prayer and Worship Response Oklahoma Storms

Natural Disasters Worship and Preaching Resources Oklahoma Storms

Worship & Prayer Resources
following a natural disaster - Oklahoma Storms

(Many of these can be adapted to various situations. If you would like to share resources/links, please send them to the "contact" email, above.)

Denominational/General Pages of response agencies, worship resource pages, etc:
- Central and Western Oklahoma Region, American Red Cross.
- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
- Episcopal Relief and Development.
- Lutheran World Relief.
- Prayers, Hymns, Sermons and Resources for Times of Natural Disaster, UMC GBOD.
Liturgies/Services:
- Prayers, Hymns, Sermons and Resources for Times of Natural Disaster, UMC GBOD.
- Prayer in the aftermath of the Tornadoes in Oklahoma, Rev-o-lution, Rev. Mindi.
- Anne and I are planning to use Bruce Springsteen's My City of Ruins at worship tomorrow. For those unfamiliar, hear on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zld2cSIVUO4 - Mary-Jane Konings.
- Resources for ministering during times of tragedy including bushfires and floods, Richard Schwedes, Lutheran Mission.
- A Service of Scripture, Prayer, and Music in the Aftermath of the Great Tsunami, Rev. Barbara Stumpf, Deer Creek Harmony Presbyterian Church, Darlington, MD.
- A Liturgy for those affected by the Asian Tsunami, Wellsprings of the Gospel.
Reflections, Sermons and Articles:
- "Majesty and Tragedy in Oklahoma," Eric D. Barreto, Day 1, 2013.
- Preaching in the Midst of Disaster, podcast, David Lose, Karoline Lewis and Matt Skinner, WorkingPreacher.org from Luther Seminary, 2010.
- Preaching after Natural Disaster, David Lose, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010
- Raging winds and rising waters, Michael B. Brown, Faith & Leadership, 2012.
- When the Earth Moves, Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2011.
- Japan's Earthquake and the Will of God, Adam Hamilton, Huffington Post, 2011.
- One World: Of Earthquakes and Interdependence, Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2011.
- Bright Sadness, SALT, 2011.
- "Ask Why," Julie Clawson, onehandclapping.
- Second Sunday after Epiphany - First Sunday after the Haiti Earthquake, Sermon by Rev. Dr. Rolf Svanoe, Peace Lutheran ? Sioux Falls, SD.
- "The Acts of God?" Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder.
- "Preaching after Disaster," Jeff Lukens, the tour guide pastor.
- "Violent Mother Earth," Debra Dean Murphy, Intersections, 2010.
- "The Wedding," meditation on John 2:1-11 in light of tragedy in Haiti.
- "Let's Talk about Haiti," Brent Laytham, The Ekklesia Project, 2010.
- "Love on the Move," Melissa Bane Sevier, Contemplative Viewfinder, 2010.
- Church Pandemic Resources, Mennonite Church Canada, 2009.
- "When It Takes a Cyclone to Awaken Conscience," Mark D. Johnson's Weblog.
- 6 Ways to React to the Cyclone, John Piper, desiringGod blog.
- After the Tsunami: Stories of Hope, Survival, Generosity and Strength of Human Spirit. Beliefnet.
- Don't Miss: A Christmas Tsunami and An Epiphany Tsunami, Nathan Nettleton, Laughing Bird Liturgical Resources, South Yarra Community Baptist Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- Tsunami, William Loader, Murdoch University.
- Reflection, Paul Nuechterlein, Girardian Reflections on the Lectionary.
- "Time after Time," Rev. Nancy Rockwell, The Congregational Church in Exeter, UCC. 2 January 2005.
- "A Christmas Tsunami - revised, adapted," a Lutheran revision of Nathan Nettleton's "A Christmas Tsunami" by Edward F. Markquart.
- "Disaster and Discipleship," Rowan Smith, Proclaiming Gospel Justice, The Witness. (Lectionary reflections for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 16, 2005.)
Prayers:
- A Prayer for Moore, Oklahoma, Joanne Harader, Spacious Faith, 2013.
- A Prayer for Storm Survivors, Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia, 2012.
- Special Prayer for Tuscaloosa and all tornado victims, Rev. Mindi, Rev-o-lution, 2011.
- Special Prayer for Sunday, March 13th, in light of the Japan earthquake, Mindi Welton-Mitchell, Rev-o-lution.
- Pastoral Prayer for Japan and Hawaii, the Rev. Dr. John Tamilio, III, PhD, 2011.
- Archbishop Duncan Offers Prayer following New Zealand Earthquake, Anglican Church in North America.
- Prayer for New Zealand Earthquake Victims, beliefnet.
- Prayer for the People of New Zealand, The Church of England.
- A Prayer for Christchurch, Rev. Jennie Gordon.
- "Prayer for Use during Natural Disasters," Carlene L. Douglas, African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.
- Sunday Prayer: In the Shadow of Your Wing, MomPriest, RevGalBlogPals, 2010.
- "A Prayer after the Earthquake in Haiti," Diocese of San Jose.
- Prayers for those affected by the Asian Tsunamis, Colin Lunt.
- Tsunami Prayers and Resources, Simon Barrow.
Hymns, Music, Art, Video:
- "When Waters Roar and Foam," Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, is a hymn inspired by Jesus' teaching to love our neighbors and to support relief efforts after Hurricane Sandy 2012, Tune: LEONI 6.6.8.4 ('The God of Abraham Praise')."
- May Hope Rise Out of Tragedy, Paul Mittermaier, Melita 88 88 88, 2011. (Updated for use in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.)
- O Lord, Could You Not Stem the Surging Sea, Paul Janssen, 2012. (A song of lament followed by a declaration of resilience and trust in God's continuing providence. The accompanying lines are intended to mimic the periodicity of the surging waves. It is best played with organ and voices; skillful pianists may wish to adapt the accompaniment per their needs. As always, people are free to use the music as they wish, but I would request that the piece be reprinted in full, and that whoever uses the hymn will contact me to let me know they've used it. paulgjanssen@verizon.net.)
- Songs of Lament in the wake of Victorian bushfires, annotated suggestions from Natalie Sims, Singing from the Lectionary.
- Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette:
  - "O God, Our Words Cannot Express," to the Tune of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past."
  - "God, How Can We Comprehend?" Carolyn Winfrey Gillette wrote this hymn to help ecumenical relief efforts for the refugees from the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia.
- "Collect Our Tears," video at YouTube.
- "An Offering for Haiti," Cynthia Hinson, tune: "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
- "A Hymn for Haiti 2010," Rev. Carol Clarke, AURELIA ("The Church's One Foundation").
- "Black Saturday," hymn written following the bushfires, Norman Habel, 2009, Tune: AMAZING GRACE. (scroll down)
- Songs of Sadness & Sustaining, David MacGregor, Music.Musings.Meanderings.
- "May Hope Rise Out Of Tragedy," Paul Mittermaier, tune: Melita 88 88 88 (Navy Hymn). Response to cyclone in Myanmar.
- "In Times Like These," Paul Janssen.
- Navy Hymn Tsunami Verse, Tsunami verse by The Rev. Michael S. Jones.
Print Resources:
- Disaster Spiritual Care: Practical Clergy Responses to Community, Regional and National Tragedy, Rabbi Stephen Roberts and Rev. Willard Ashley, 2008.