If it had not been the Lord who was on our side - let us say together: If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, we would have been swallowed up alive. But such is not the case! Blessed be the Lord, who is our rock and our … [Continue reading]
POP: where there is no way
September 23, 2018 By 1 Comment
You are a God who leads us, who makes a way when there is no way. We give you thanks, O Lord, for you are stronger than every foe. We give you thanks, for your creative Spirit is always at work, making all things new. We give you thanks, for … [Continue reading]
POP: god of wisdom
September 20, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Let us pray to God saying: God of Wisdom, draw near to us Ever-present God, we look around the world and we see places where people cry out to you: in places torn by the ravages of war, in countries demolished by natural disasters, in areas … [Continue reading]
illumination: curiosity and wonder
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
As children welcomed to your presence, instill within us a sense of curiosity and wonder as we gather to listen to your Word. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Beaumont Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY … [Continue reading]
Confession: not enough
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Call to Confession With humility and honesty, let us confess our sins to our God who is slow to anger and quick to forgive. Confession Abundant God, so much of our harmful behavior is rooted in our envy. You have given us our manna - our daily … [Continue reading]
CTW: praise be
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Praise be to God the Creator, who breathes life into being. Praise be to God the Redeemer, who saves us from ourselves. Praise be to God the Sustainer, who binds us together as one body. Come, children of the Triune God, come worship our wild and … [Continue reading]
CTW: from many places
September 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
We have come from many places to gather in this place—from home and school and work, from next door and from miles away. We have come on foot, by car, bus, and taxi, with friends, and alone. Whatever the journey has held so far, wherever we … [Continue reading]
POP: theological education sunday
September 14, 2018 By Leave a Comment
Let us pray to God saying: Holy and Merciful God, hear our prayer. Today is a Sunday that many Presbyterian Churches celebrate and support places of theological education. We give thanks for the 10 seminaries of our denomination … [Continue reading]
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