Holy and Beloved God, you are the great peacemaker, who brings together many different parts and makes the one united body of Christ. Yet, we often turn aside from the peace you offer, and assume that we alone have it right. Instead of listening to … [Continue reading] about Confession/Pardon: Real Salt, Spiritual Wounds
Illumination: Bread of the Word
Holy Spirit, fill the scriptures with life, that when warmed by your love, they rise and fill our hearts like bread fills our bodies. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Lucus Levy Keppel, Trinity Presbyterian Church in Bixby, Okla. … [Continue reading] about Illumination: Bread of the Word
Call to Confession for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
In Advent, we prepare for the coming of Christ, full of grace and truth. Trusting in God’s unfailing grace, let us tell the truth about ourselves, joining in our prayer of confession. Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant … [Continue reading] about Call to Confession for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
Benediction for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
Rejoice! The Word takes on flesh this season and wherever we live by the Spirit. Go forth to share the good news of Christ’s coming this day and forever, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. … [Continue reading] about Benediction for Advent, Narrative Lectionary year 4 and John 1
Prayers of the People for Advent
O Lord, you are coming to us, and we wait with eager anticipation! Our souls are standing on tiptoe, trying to peer over the horizon where the morning star is about to rise upon us. We put our hope in your Word, O Lord, that your Word might … [Continue reading] about Prayers of the People for Advent
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