God of our fulfillment, as we gather on the other side of Christmas Day, we rejoice that we have just scratched the surface in understanding the good news that is before us! How great you are that you have chosen us as your dwelling place! Bless … [Continue reading] about prayer: other side of Christmas
benediction: Christmas Eve
You have heard the stories of old, the stories of God’s salvation. With Mary, we have pondered these things in our hearts. Go out into the world to love and do as Christ would have you do. With Joseph, we realize that our work has just begun. As … [Continue reading] about benediction: Christmas Eve
Prayers of the People: Christmas Eve
God of our Salvation, we come to you on this wondrous night to gather in praise, to lift up your name with friend, family, and stranger. In the beginning, your creative work began with a word, and tonight, your creation continues with the Word … [Continue reading] about Prayers of the People: Christmas Eve
Christmas Affirmation
We believe that God has come to us as a little child, making our weakness his strength, securing our salvation by becoming one of us, blessing us with with a steadfast savior, filling our hearts with joy to be shared with one another. We believe … [Continue reading] about Christmas Affirmation
prayer: you break forth
God of all Goodness and Grace, tonight, you break forth into a world waiting in wonder. So long we have waited, so long we have watched, so long we have wondered what tonight would bring. To you we ascribe all thanksgiving and praise for you … [Continue reading] about prayer: you break forth
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