Giver of beauty and bounty, the world is filled with people to love and provisions for living. Yet we infect your blessings with fear. We use people and love things seeking the shallow security of isolation and independence. Forgive us for hoarding … [Continue reading] about confession: infected with fear
confession: until we want no more
Holy Manna, you alone can feed us until we want no more; yet how often we turn to people or activities or substances to satisfy cravings. Bread of heaven, you prepare a meal to welcome people from far and near; yet we decline your invitation, … [Continue reading] about confession: until we want no more
confession: our distorted passions
CALL TO CONFESSION The Psalmist asserts that all have gone astray, fleeing from the shepherd who longs to gather us together and heal our brokenness. Let us take this time to return to God, admitting our failings and holding close to the … [Continue reading] about confession: our distorted passions
CTW: We Belong To God
L: People of God, hear what God says to you: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you.” P: The LORD has created us; the LORD has formed us. God has called us by name; we belong to God. L: When you pass through the waters, God … [Continue reading] about CTW: We Belong To God
prayer of dedication: from smallest to largest
Receive the gifts we offer, O God. Receive the gift of our lives - from the smallest to the largest. Bless them all to your transforming work in the world. Amen. Submitted by Stephanie Anthony, pastor at First Presbyterian Church (Hudson, WI) … [Continue reading] about prayer of dedication: from smallest to largest
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