CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Gracious and Everliving God, from whom all blessings flow, thank you for this morning, for the faithful company of our brothers and sisters in Christ, and for the freedom to sing praises to your name. We confess our excitement about the Thanksgiving holiday, when we feast in the company of family and friends. Help us to be aware that everyday offers an opportunity to live in Thanksgiving mode. Everyday the sun rises we have the chance to focus our hearts upon you and our thoughts on the bounties of your creation. Let the Spirit of gratitude live in us; let it shine through our eyes. For all of those who are traveling, on pilgrimages to visit family or friends, we pray that they will not be delayed. May your message of hope and all things possible arrive with them. Comfort those whose hearts are hurting and who are in need of your special attention and consolation as the holiday season unfolds. All this we pray in the name of the Christ. Amen.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Lord, Bless the gifts we set before you. We offer these gifts with a spirit of thanksgiving not obligation. With your blessing, we are assured that what we give helps to revitalize ministries and congregations. Let them breathe new life into our ministry and work, as well. Empower your church, to be your message, living proof of your graciousness and love for all the world. Amen.
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