We believe in God, the creator of all things, the giver of life and breath.
We believe in Jesus Christ, born Emmanuel, God with us, baptized and revealed the most beloved Son of God. He sought to heal humanity by taking our brokenness upon himself, suffering for us and ultimately dying for us.
God raised Jesus from the dead for our sake and for the sake of all the world.
We believe that he will come again.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, continually poured forth from the Creator
as refreshment for our souls.
The Spirit leads us into the new day, ever-birthing believers, and transforming the church, the body of Christ for the healing of the world.
This Spirit is our soul companion and counselor of truth reminding us of the gift of faith, the ever presence of God, and the promise of eternal life.
By faith in the promises we are reborn, refreshed and renewed.
Thanks be to God! Amen.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
O, Most loving and merciful God, Creator of the Universe, on this Human Relations Sunday, we are called to open our eyes and see that we are not a one-size-fits-most world made up of homogenized people. We are neither the same type, size, color or shape. English is not the first language of everyone. Rather we are diverse, in all our attributes and aspects, likes and dislikes, gifts and frailties. What we share, in common is our devotion to you and our desire to live out the commandment to love one another as you love us. As this year unfolds, give us the will and the courage to be open to diversity, new experiences, and the gifts that will be shared by the hands, hearts and souls belonging to unfamiliar faces. All this we pray in the name of the Christ who shows us the way of welcome. Amen.
GRATITUDE CAMPAIGN INVITATION TWO
UNISON OFFERTORY PRAYER
Wondrous and Eternal God, pour out your blessing upon the gifts we bring. We offer them with full and grateful hearts, trusting that you will guide us in our use of them. Proclaiming our belief that all things are possible with you, we offer ourselves in service, seeking always, in the name of the Christ, to do your work and will. Amen.
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