CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Wondrous God, we give you thanks for this glorious day, knowing that we are among the most fortunate people in the world. We confess, however, that there are times when a shadow of darkness sneaks into the center of our being, and we doubt our ability to live up to our call to discipleship. But you, O Lord, are the light that can break through the darkness. You are the fountain from which all-things-possible flow. Give us strength, creativity and imagination. Inspire us to pool our individual gifts and talents in service to your church and our neighbor. Working together using our congregational muscles and the spirit of fellowship we know we can do wondrous deeds in your name. Shedding all timidity we place our light upon the lampstand. May we be the beacon that leads those who are searching, lost and alone into your light. In the name of our most magnificent savior, we pray. Amen.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Lord, bless our tithes and gifts to your service. We offer them with grateful hearts and pray that you will transform them into instruments of peace, liberty, rescue and goodwill. With your blessing, they will bring light into someone’s darkness and hope to someone who has known only despair. May the work of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the gifts we give, witness to your unreserved presence in our lives. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen.
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