Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. God of roots and branches, defend the leaders of your church as they proclaim the gospel using discernment, wisdom, and brave testimony. Keep all the baptized on righteous paths in response to Christ’s call. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of roaring seas, in a world of earthquake, famine, and plague, use your mighty power to nurture the land and all tha

Baptism and the Affirmation of Baptism When these young people were brought to the font to be baptized, their parents and sponsors were entrusted with responsibilities: “… to live with them among God’s faithful people, bring them to word of God and the holy supper, teach them the Lord’s Prayer, the Creed and the Ten Commandments, place in their hands the holy scriptures, and nurture them in faith and prayer, so that your children may learn to trust God, proclaim Christ throug

Gathered with one voice, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all who are in need. A brief silence. God who became human in Jesus, challenge the church to recognize Christ in all our neighbors. Give church leaders endurance in times of weakness and affliction. Grant wisdom in conflict and joy in service. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God who preserves us in trouble, guide us to properly care for the earth’s resources. Heal waters, land, and air to sustai

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. Uniting God, you draw your church together as the one body of Christ. Bring congregations into conversation and dialogue so the church is transformed and reformed in your abundant grace. God of grace, receive our prayer. Sustaining God, you create all the beauty around us. We give you thanks for the harvest of your creation. Restore creation as the seasons change. God

New Equipment Arrived, Installation Scheduled, and Enhanced Worship Experience Ahead Introduction We are delighted to bring you the latest update on our church’s sound system project. Our journey toward a richer, more engaging worship experience is well underway, and we want to share the important developments leading us closer to launch. Equipment Arrival and Storage We’re pleased to announce that the vendor has notified us that all the equipment for our new sound system has

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. We pray for the church universal. O God, who unites the church across the globe, bring unity and peace to a world divided by hatred and opposition. Turn our hearts toward the gospel of Jesus Christ. God of grace, receive our prayer. We pray for creation. O God, who made heaven and earth, draw us to the beauty of the whole creation. Turn us toward a right relationship

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. Gracious God, you lead your...

Renewed in God’s everlasting grace, let us pray for the church, the world, and all creation. A brief silence. O God of the church, you...

A woman who was showing a massive piece of family silver apologized as she took it from the cupboard. "Dreadfully tarnished," she said,...

Gracious God, we come to you in prayer for the church, the world, and all in need. A brief silence. We pray for the church, that it would...

Gracious God, we come to you in prayer for the church, the world, and all in need. A brief silence. O God, teach your church to act in...

Gracious God, we come to you in prayer for the church, the world, and all in need. A brief silence. Merciful God, pour out your grace...

Gracious God, we come to you in prayer for the church, the world, and all in need. A brief silence. We pray for the church to follow in...

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Let us pray for the church, the creation, and the whole people of God, for God is near. A brief silence. For the leaders of the church,...

Let us pray for the church, the creation, and the whole people of God, for God is near. A brief silence. You call your church to proclaim...

Let us pray for the church, the creation, and the whole people of God, for God is near. A brief silence. Raise up faithful leaders for...

In solidarity with all creation, we join our voice to the voice of the whole church and pray for the needs of the world. A brief silence....

We must have eyes to see as well as hands to help, or we may never help at all. I think this well-known anonymous poem expresses it...

In solidarity with all creation, we join our voice to the voice of the whole church and pray for the needs of the world. A brief silence....