May God’s presence be with you! And also with you! People of God, lift up your hearts to the Holy One. We lift them up to the One Who Lives. With prayer and celebration, with lives lived in love, let us praise God in reverent silence and shouts … [Continue reading] about Great Thanksgiving: The Source
Dedication–consolation
Prayer of Dedication (based on 2 Cor. 1:3-11) - Narrative 5/22/16 Blessed are you, O God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! We give thanks for the blessings you have granted us, and we commit these offerings to your use. Receive them and bless … [Continue reading] about Dedication–consolation
Benediction–Claimed by the Spirit
Benediction - based on 2 Cor. 5:20 You are claimed by the Holy Spirit to be an outpost of heaven on earth. Go therefore to bear the life of Christ to all people, forgiving and reconciling in Jesus’ name. May the grace of the Lord … [Continue reading] about Benediction–Claimed by the Spirit
Opening words for Easter 2
Call to Worship When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, Jesus came and stood among the disciples and said: Peace be with you! The Risen Christ is with us now, offering us the gift of peace. Then the disciples rejoiced when … [Continue reading] about Opening words for Easter 2
POP–your mercy endures forever
Prayers of the People (based on Psalm 118:14-27) Lord of life, God of empty tombs, we praise you this Easter day. You, O Lord, are our strength and our song, for you have become our salvation! We give thanks to you, and We pray to you, O … [Continue reading] about POP–your mercy endures forever
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