It is truly right and our greatest joy
to give you thanks and praise,
eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe.You created us from the earth,
breathed life into us,
and set us in your world to love and serve you.
When we said “no” to your love
and acted like we alone were the most important,
you did not give up on us.
Instead, you came to us in Jesus Christ,
who showed us that true greatness comes in service.Tonight we remember that Jesus was betrayed,
killed by human authorities,
and then raised to life again by your divine power.
We eat this bread and drink this cup
to learn that story again
and to claim your redeeming love for everyone.
to give you thanks and praise,
eternal God, creator and ruler of the universe.You created us from the earth,
breathed life into us,
and set us in your world to love and serve you.
When we said “no” to your love
and acted like we alone were the most important,
you did not give up on us.
Instead, you came to us in Jesus Christ,
who showed us that true greatness comes in service.Tonight we remember that Jesus was betrayed,
killed by human authorities,
and then raised to life again by your divine power.
We eat this bread and drink this cup
to learn that story again
and to claim your redeeming love for everyone.
Give us your Holy Spirit,
so that when we share this special meal,
we are in fact sharing in Jesus’ presence.
Unite us with each other,
and with all Christians everywhere,
so our lives in the world
can show what your life is like.
Give us the strength,
the wisdom,
and the courage
to serve each other and everyone we meet,
in Jesus’ name.
We pray as he taught us, saying…
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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