God who comes where we least expect, your prophets spoke of the coming Messiah as new life growing in dry land, a desert teeming with flowers. Yet we forget the prophecy, and so in our own desolate landscapes see only poverty and despair, frustration … [Continue reading] about confession: in the desert
confession: how shall I meet you?
Advent is a season of singing. We sing as we prepare our hearts to receive Jesus. Let us sing and pray our confession together: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You v. 1-2 Even as we praise God’s boundless love, we recognize that we are among that … [Continue reading] about confession: how shall I meet you?
Communion: Turning
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Then let us sing! Canticle of the Turning v. 1-3 Mighty God, we … [Continue reading] about Communion: Turning
POP: God’s Anointed
People of God, Jesus comes to bring God’s mercy to all people. Therefore we are bold to sing our prayers to the one whose reign is justice, peace, and joy: All Hail to God’s Anointed v. 1 We pray for those who are captive to violence, … [Continue reading] about POP: God’s Anointed
dedication: every good thing
Blessed are you, O Lord, God of all creation; in your mercy you provide every good thing for us. Receive these offerings as signs of our commitment to serve you all our days. We give ourselves in the name of the coming Christ. Amen. Rev. … [Continue reading] about dedication: every good thing
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