CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Gracious God, bathe us in your grace and clothe us in your light. Make us beacons of your goodwill toward all people. Wash us clean of our prejudices and fears; strip us of our pretensions and presumptions. If we see ourselves as those who deserve the best treatment or better service, cast our eyes upon the faces of those who. Make us cognizant of their plight and move us to action. If we see ourselves as those deserving of nothing, open our minds and fill our every thought with the truth of your love, mercy and grace. In his every breath, your Christ sought to teach us that we were not meant to live this life carrying the burden of our sins on our backs. We were meant to stand tall, to walk straight confident always of our redemption. Thank you for visits and good words from friends who bring good tidings and smiles of appreciation. Thank you for your blessed assurance always. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen.
PREPARING FOR THE OFFERING
I have the honor and privilege today to present this congregation with a plaque given to you by the Palm Springs High School Band Boosters for your support in sending them to Washington last January to march in the Inauguration Parade. Your generosity in helping our own Eric and Peter Bahnson, Angelica and Juan Gutierrez play for President Obama made possible the privilege of a lifetime. They are the children who honor your love and good work.
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Pour out your glorious Spirit of Blessing upon these our offerings most loving and gracious Lord. May every ministry they support, every program they nurture, every comfort they provide glorify your name. We are indebted to you for our every breath and blessing, however we give not because of our indebtedness, but because of our gratefulness. We offer these tokens of thanks in the name of the Christ. Amen.
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