CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Glorious God, today is the day we remember and reflect on the baptism of Jesus, what it meant to him and what it meant to you, as well. He surrendered in search of your will for him. He descended into the Jordan and was anointed by John with the water of repentance and renewal. We confess that many of us have not thought much about our baptism, some because we were too young to remember, and some because it was so very long ago. Help us to remember all the moments of renewal we have experienced when you revealed to us your love and abiding presence. We believe that you, O Lord, were pleased with all those who came to the Jordan to repent and be baptized by John. They deliberately sought connection with your most Holy Spirit. Like them we come humbly before you yearning to please you, longing to know your will for us, hoping to discern how best to serve you in this world. Jesus began today. We, as the followers of Jesus are beginning as well. Be with us most Gracious One as you were with Jesus. Help us discover each day how, with you, we can be a part of changing lives for the better, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
Gracious Redeemer, accept the gifts we have brought before you with glad hearts and great expectations. We are confident that these offerings can accomplish and will accomplish marvelous deeds in your name. Be pleased, O Lord, to pour out your Spirit of abundance upon them, in the name of the Christ we pray. Amen.
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