Psalm 67 is wonderful because it reminded Israel (as it should remind us) that we are blessed to be a blessing to the whole world. God chooses us in order that we will share his light and life with all of creation. This interactive and visually stimulating version of Ps 67 makes use of the repeated refrain "May the people's praise you, may all the peoples praise you", and also leaves space for intercessory and thanking prayers from the congregation.

You will need to decide a tune to sing the refrain. We would suggest the first two lines of the hymn "Holy Holy Holy", (although you need to add a syllable at the end of line one and the beginning of line two), but you could choose another one, or write a simple tune yourself. Quiet music could continue under the reading of the Psalm and the open prayers. As the leader, watch out that on the final side you speak the Psalm and then sing - this might catch you out!

Thanks to Life of Pix for the great photos.

Extract from the Psalm setting:

SLIDE 1
SING:
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.

SAY:
May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us -
(pause for silent or open prayers for needs in your church community).

SLIDE 2
SING:
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.

SAY:
so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
(pause for silent or open prayers for needs across the world).

SLIDE 3
SING:
May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.

SAY:
May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
(pause for silent or open prayers for governments, elections and leaders)...

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