a prayer to be placed right after the part of the reading where the disciples ask if they are the one to betray, and Jesus answers Judas with "you have said so." Surely not I, Lord? Surely not us? Surely not. Surely I am not the one who will … [Continue reading] about Maundy Thursday: Surely Not I?
Maundy Thursday prayers
Opening Prayer (in unison) O Lord our God, tonight we gather to remember our Savior Jesus and his sacrifice of love for us. We pause to remember his last meal with his closest friends and disciples. We pause to remember the betrayal he would … [Continue reading] about Maundy Thursday prayers
confession: turn impatience into action
Faithful God, Just like our ancestors in the faith, we are impatient. They did not want to wander in the wilderness. We do not want to wait in traffic. Help us to turn our impatience into action. Focus our frustrations on the things that need to be … [Continue reading] about confession: turn impatience into action
prayers of the people: marvelous things
O Lord, we sing our praises to you, for you have done marvelous things. Your holy hand has lifted life from the grave, and your kingdom of justice and peace is revealed in every healed and restored relationship. Remember now your … [Continue reading] about prayers of the people: marvelous things
prayer of dedication: joyful and trusting obedience
Jesus, our Teacher and Savior, truly you are God’s Son. For the sake of your kingdom, you insist that we surrender our power. For the sake of your abundance, you invite us to give our resources away. For the sake of your glory, you call us to serve … [Continue reading] about prayer of dedication: joyful and trusting obedience
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