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POP: Let Our Mouths Be Filled
We will bless you, O Lord, forever;
let our mouths always be filled with your praises.
We tell your greatness, because you have answered us
and saved us from every fear.
Give us the ability to see you in our hearts,
so we can recognize your radiant beauty in our lives.
Teach us to share your goodness with others,
so everyone can taste and see that you, O Lord, are good.
In your goodness, your people lack nothing that is good.
Therefore, we pray for those who suffer hunger,
for those who are in trouble,
for those who protest injustice.
We pray for those we have remembered by name today…
You want all your people to have pleasure and plenty.
Turn your eyes to the righteous and the needy.
Come near to the brokenhearted.
Heal the sick and injured, in body and in soul.
Help us listen to you with reverence;
help us speak truth and goodness;
help us turn from evil and do good.
help us seek peace and pursue it.
O Lord, you redeem our lives.
We put our trust in you,
praying in Jesus’ name the prayer that Jesus taught…
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams (he/him), Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Communion: Learn the Story Again
It is truly right and our greatest joy
to give you thanks and praise,
eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe.You created us from the earth,
breathed life into us,
and set us in your world to love and serve you.
When we said “no” to your love
and acted like we alone were the most important,
you did not give up on us.
Instead, you came to us in Jesus Christ,
who showed us that true greatness comes in service.Tonight we remember that Jesus was betrayed,
killed by human authorities,
and then raised to life again by your divine power.
We eat this bread and drink this cup
to learn that story again
and to claim your redeeming love for everyone.
to give you thanks and praise,
eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe.You created us from the earth,
breathed life into us,
and set us in your world to love and serve you.
When we said “no” to your love
and acted like we alone were the most important,
you did not give up on us.
Instead, you came to us in Jesus Christ,
who showed us that true greatness comes in service.Tonight we remember that Jesus was betrayed,
killed by human authorities,
and then raised to life again by your divine power.
We eat this bread and drink this cup
to learn that story again
and to claim your redeeming love for everyone.
Give us your Holy Spirit,
so that when we share this special meal,
we are in fact sharing in Jesus’ presence.
Unite us with each other,
and with all Christians everywhere,
so our lives in the world
can show what your life is like.
Give us the strength,
the wisdom,
and the courage
to serve each other and everyone we meet,
in Jesus’ name.
We pray as he taught us, saying…
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Illumination: Jesus opens the way
God of power,
Jesus opens the way for us to live in your kingdom.
Give us your Holy Spirit, so we can hear his call
and respond with service;
for your service sets us free. Amen.
Jesus opens the way for us to live in your kingdom.
Give us your Holy Spirit, so we can hear his call
and respond with service;
for your service sets us free. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
CTW: Blow the Trumpet in Zion
based on Joel 2:1-2,12-17
Blow the trumpet in Zion; shout on God’s holy Mountain!
Everyone will be afraid, God’s Judgement is on its way,
the Day of the Lord is almost here.
It’ll be a day like we’ve never seen – a day of dark and gloom,
clouds and darkness!
Shadows will spread over everything as a huge army comes,
one like there has never or will never be.
But it’s not too late, God calls to each of us:
“Come back to me, come fasting, crying, and sorry for
your sins!”
Tear your hearts, not just your clothes. Come back to your
God because God is compassionate, merciful, patient,
loving, and ready to forgive.
Blow the horn, demand a fast, call special services;
Gather everyone in and prepare them for a special meeting!
Bring everyone in: the elderly and the young, even infants, even men and women on their honeymoon—do what it takes to get them there, let them say, “Have mercy, O God, on us
your people!”
submitted by Rev. Will Ryan, First Christian Church Burlington IA
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