worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or newsletters; or in personal, small group, or family devotion. We thank you for each member who uses their spiritual gifts to bless others. . This Pentecost, we immerse ourselves in the river of living water, your Holy Spirit. We thank you for your presence in our lives. Youve also taught us to be generous in our employment, working hard, with all our might. May Christ dwell in our hearts through faith so that we, being rooted and grounded in love, may have the strength to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. May it be used to support missions in the places of the world where people have little chance to hear your gospel. It expresses thanksgiving to God, the giver of life and all goods, the redeemer from sin and evil. The Christian life is marked by the offering of ones self to God. May God the Father prepare our journey, Jesus the Son guide our footsteps and the Holy Spirit watch over us, on every path that we follow. Our Worship Resources include: Readings Call to Worship Opening Prayer Call to Confession Confession of Sin Declaration of Forgiveness Call to Offering Prayer of Dedication Invitation to the Lord's Table Prayer after Communion Charge and Blessing for friends, for faith, for freedom. The Christian life is an offering of ones self to God. Here is reflected the mystery of the Church. GEN. 14:1920 And he blessed him and said, Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand! And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. We thank you for the rich fellowship we enjoy with each other and corporately with you. Prayer for Blessing Almighty and gracious God, we pray for your blessing today. And you have supplied salvation through Jesus. Amen. enter with gladness your city of peace. Eternal God, many have prayed for this child, and You gave us the petition that we asked of You. Bless the tithes and offerings we give today. a mother blessed through the power of the Spirit. Amen. no more and no less, and with joy. We give thanks for the valuable people that surround us here today. No longer easily blown away,but lasting, unchanging,always there like your love for all your creation. Your generosity, grace, and mercy are astounding and we pray that the gifts we offer in worship and throughout the week might be used in Your name. PRAYERS FOR ILLUMINATION Choose one of the following prayers that fits with your scripture reading and with the theme of the service. We pray in the name of the Resurrected One, Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Invite the congregation into the prayer with the words, "Let us pray" Holy and gracious God, may your Holy Spirit give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that, with the eyes of our hearts enlightened, You told us to see if you will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for us blessing without measure. Together we are a gifted people - Your people. Your generosity overflows to us. All Things Are Yours Prayer God and Father of all, we praise you that all things which come to us are yours. And he called his disciples to him and said to them, Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. May the peace of God reign in our lives, the love of God surround us, the Spirit of God empower us and the joy of God uphold us. Not This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. God is the giver of all good things,the one who fashioned each of us with unique giftsthat together make the Body of Christ whole. John 14:15-21, Majestic Lord, you unselfishly provide us with the sanctuary of your love.