CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Glorious God, how wonderful it is to be in your presence, here in this sanctuary. When we gather together to partake of your grace, our hearts are strangely warmed. We willingly accept the mercy you offer so abundantly and which you impart so readily without exception. In a world where the rhetoric of cynics is prevalent, it is good to be in awe of your creation. It is good to be moved by the music of much-beloved hymns, and it is good to be nourished and refreshed by your word. Let us see you today, O Holy One, as Peter, James and John saw you revealed on the mountain top. Let your radiance pour over us through the light of your profound and never-ebbing forgiveness. Let our spirits dance, knowing that we are made new in every moment of prayer and pondering what your love and goodwill means for all of us. This is our grateful prayer offered in the name of the Christ. Amen.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Gracious God, open our eyes to see the vision of these tithes and offerings not as paper and coin, nor as sacrifice. Let us see our gifts, transfigured by your blessing into powerful instruments of justice; into medical care that reaches out to cure disease; into missions which help to restore devastated lands and people, and into education for peace and the building of a better tomorrow. All this we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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