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opening prayer–southwest senses and seasons

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Creator God, we thank you for the wide sky and the warm sun, for the bottomless lakes and the flowing rivers, for the massive mesas and the never-resting winds, for trees and for soil underfoot. We thank you for our senses, which let us hear wind blowing through trees, and see the summer clouds cast moving shadows on the rolling hills, and taste the roasted chiles in autumn, and revel in the cold touch of the snow, and smell the breath of the spring after the rain. May you open the eyes of our hearts to this beauty – and keep us from being blind to your glory burning in even the lowly cholla, reminding us of your love for all things and all people, no matter how great or small. As you have made our senses come alive, let us be attuned to your presence in worship today! Amen.

(Based on Thanksgiving Day prayer by Walter Rauschenbusch)
Submitted by Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Ancho + Corona Presbyterian Churches, New Mexico

confession: worldly treasures

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Call to Confession

God alone is perfect. As imperfect people, we try and fail to follow God’s will. But God has offered us forgiveness. Together let us confess our shortcomings and ask for mercy.

Confession

God of all, we admit that we often chase after worldly treasures.  We desire more; more power, more stuff, and more privilege. We repent of our evil desires. Lead us away from our greed into your peace. Teach us to walk in your ways and delight in your paths instead of following those of our own creation.

Assurance of Forgiveness

Comfort, comfort you my people. God tells us of peace. Our sins have been covered in God’s mercy and forgiveness. Through the work of Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

 

Submitted by Rev. Nikki Cooley, First Presbyterian Church, Liberty, MO

CTW: a new world

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Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed; it starts out as a small thing, but it grows and grows until it gives a home to the birds of the air.

Can we believe a new day is coming? As surely as the sun rises over the horizon God is creating a new world. 

Jesus said the Kingdom of God is like that someone who casts seed on the ground, and then sleeps and wakes, day after day, while the earth produces the fruit from the seed that was cast.

We do not know how God works out the fullness of redemption. But we know we are partners in that work. 

Praise the name of the Lord who still cares for the world!

Praise the name of the Lord who leads with power and grace. 

 

Submitted by Rev. Lisa Lopez, Christ Presbyterian Church, Hanover Park IL

CTW: welcome to the house

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We gather this morning to sing and pray as the family of God.
Welcome to the house of the Lord!

We gather to hear God’s Word and to share in God’s Meal.
Welcome to the house of the Lord!

We gather as unique individuals, carrying joys and burdens we don’t know how to share.
Welcome to the house of the Lord!

We gather, young and old, rich and poor, gay and straight, tired and full of energy.
Welcome to the house of the Lord!

We gather, not to stay here, but to be sent with inspiration to serve all of God’s world!
Welcome to the house of the Lord!

 

Submitted by Rev. Katya Ouchakof, Lake Edge Lutheran Church, Madison WI