Liturgist: Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand. We rest in your silence O God, offering up our prayers from the depths of our hearts. (a time of silence is kept) Handbells play Picardy Liturgist: Help … [Continue reading] about confession: all mortal flesh
offering prayer for Advent
Gracious God, some people give large amounts of money, some people, like Mary and Joseph, give smaller amounts, but sacrifice equally, if not more. We give you thanks for offerings of all amounts, and ask that you bless them equally that they … [Continue reading] about offering prayer for Advent
POP–Advent 2
God of all Grace and Peace, as we continue this advent journey, we come to you in all honesty and courage to lift up to you our souls that we might be heard and your good works proclaimed. We pray to you especially this day for those who find … [Continue reading] about POP–Advent 2
confession: trust the promise
Gracious and steadfast God, you come to us with news of hope, freedom, and restoration. We confess that we have not believed your word or trusted your promise. We have been silent when we could have spoken your mercy, selfish when we could have … [Continue reading] about confession: trust the promise
illumination: light to our path
God of all peace and joy, send your Spirit to this place to bless this our reading of your word that it may be a lamp to our feet and a light unto our path. Amen. Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Shelter Island Presbyterian … [Continue reading] about illumination: light to our path
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