Let us pray to the Lord our God saying: "Restore us, O God, and make your face to shine upon us that we might be saved.": Our souls magnify you, O Lord, and our Spirits rejoice in you, our Savior! For you have looked upon the lowliness of your … [Continue reading] about POP: restore and magnify
dedication: carrying grace
Gracious God, we thank you for the gifts before us and ask that you bless them that we might use them to be a blessing to others. As we finish this journey of Advent, care for us as you did your servant Mary, that we might serve you as she … [Continue reading] about dedication: carrying grace
opening prayer: silence
One: We come into your holy place, O God, hoping for a glimpse of your presence All: Silence us when we allow our voices to drown out yours. Silence us when our words in the sanctuary and our actions outside do not line … [Continue reading] about opening prayer: silence
illumination: love leaps
Holy Spirit, Holy Word, may your love leap within us and your stories seal themselves to our hearts. As we prepare to welcome Jesus Christ, may we first welcome your wisdom to our worship. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, … [Continue reading] about illumination: love leaps
confession: restore us, O God
We are a sinful people in need of restoration, but sometimes we are too stubborn or ignorant to even realize it. We are capable of such evil as well as such goodness. Let us confess our sins that we might be washed of evil and welcome the … [Continue reading] about confession: restore us, O God
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