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
assurance: faithful still
Hearing God’s Forgiveness - Adapted from the PC(USA) Brief Statement of Faith L: Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, P: like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, L: God is faithful still. Hear the good news: In … [Continue reading] about assurance: faithful still
confession: we dismiss the gifts of children
Holy God, who revealed yourself to us as a child, forgive us when we dismiss the gifts of the children among us. Forgive us when we think their offerings are unimportant enough to relegate to a few special Sundays a year. Forgive us when we are … [Continue reading] about confession: we dismiss the gifts of children
CTW: Through the Voices of Children
L: “Let the children come to me,” Jesus said. P: The spirit of the Lord rests on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding. L: Receive the kingdom of God as a little child. P: The wolf shall live with the lamb, the leopard shall lie down with … [Continue reading] about CTW: Through the Voices of Children
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