We give you thanks, O God, for you are at work in your world. As we open our hands to offer these gifts, we open our hearts to offer ourselves, a living witness to your grace and goodness. May your blessing multiply in this and every place, until all know the glory of your love. Amen
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CTW: You are at work
You are at work in this place, O God,
and you are at work in us.
You call us to turn our minds and hearts to you,
to direct our wills to your will, our voices to your praise.
Guide us in joy,
that we may worship you not only with words, but with our lives. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, the Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL
dedication: overflowing with love
With joy and gratitude we come before you, Lord, bearing the gifts you have given us. Our hearts are full, our hands are lifted up, and we bring you all we have and all we are. May this offering be a blessing overflowing with love into your world. May we be a blessing, overflowing with love into your world. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, the Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL
confession: your love is at work, yet we resist
Call to Confession
God calls us to rest in grace, to let down our guard and be truthful about ourselves and the world. When we allow some breathing room, we can see the Spirit moving, calling us to a new way of life. Before God, with all the people of God, let us confess our brokenness and make room for healing. Let us pray.
Prayer of Confession
Your Love is hard at work, O God. Yet we resist, insisting we must do the work ourselves. We resist, unwilling to allow the undeserving to be loved. We resist, wanting to control the methods and outcomes. We forget to give thanks, instead wavering between trying harder and giving up. Forgive our hard-heartedness, and remind us that you are Love. Forgive our narrow vision, and turn us again to walk your way. Forgive our ingratitude, and open us to receive as well as give. Free us from our selfish desires, and make room for your work to grow in us.
~silence~
Assurance of Forgiveness
Hear this good news: God is at work in you. Live this truth: God’s grace is more than enough for whatever you carry. Know that you are forgiven, loved, and free.
We will rejoice and be glad! Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, the Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL
CTW: Christ is Alive!
Christ is alive!
We will rejoice and give thanks!
God’s grace is always at work!
We will let love overflow!
The Spirit is speaking yet again!
We will join our voices in proclaiming the good news!
Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, the Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL
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