Lord, you gather us into your dwelling and lift us up into your holy presence. Make us worthy of you and teach us always to do what is right, as we pray for your people. We pray for our friends and neighbors, who are near to us physically … [Continue reading] about POP: make us worthy
POP: welcome circle
Let us pray to God saying: God of Welcome and Wonder, help us draw the welcome circle wider. Triune God, you are the Creator, who has brought all life into being. With nothing but a word, you stirred the whirling planets. You brought life to … [Continue reading] about POP: welcome circle
Dedication: participate in your work
O God, your creative presence makes the earth abundant. You provide us with what is needed, in your love. Through this offering, we participate in your work, so all your people might be dressed in pure joy, for the sake of Christ our Lord. … [Continue reading] about Dedication: participate in your work
Illumination: teach our hearts
O God of wisdom, you delight in deep truth. Let these words of scripture teach our hearts, that we may hear your joy and gladness, for the sake of Christ, your wisdom for us. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant … [Continue reading] about Illumination: teach our hearts
Dedication: celebrate the love
Merciful God, you do not call us to you because we are worthy, but because you yearn for us. We do not offer you these gifts in order to earn your love, but to celebrate the love you give us. We give you thanks and praise, in Jesus’ name. … [Continue reading] about Dedication: celebrate the love
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