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CTW: wide and wonderful table

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From east and west, north and south, we gather in God’s name,
to pray, to worship, to sing, to celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
We give thanks that we are part of a large, diverse faith family.
We are old. We are young. We come from tribes of all kinds.
We give thanks that God’s family is one of many colors.
From black to white to every shade in between, we are children of God.
We give thanks that the narrative we proclaim belongs to everyone.
We stand with our friends and family around the world, reclaiming the name of Jesus.
We give thanks for Jesus’ resurrection, a truth that tells us that God’s love wins.
We give thanks and praise to the Triune God: Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer.
Come, let us worship God and gather at God’s wide and wonderful table.

 

Submitted by Rev. Stephen M. Fearing, Beaumont Presbyterian Church, Lexington, KY

Offering: collaborative God

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Collaborative Creator God, you call us to join in your work of love in the world, and you equip us with all we need to follow your lead. Now make us generous of hand, heart, and mind, as you are. As we return to you a portion of your gifts, we pray you would receive them as a sign of our gratitude for your unending love, and guide us as we offer our whole selves in your service, seeking your abundant life for all. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, St. John’s Church of Scotland, Gourock

Opening Prayer: into your future

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One: Show us your ways, O Lord!
Lead us in your truth, and teach us.
All: Open our eyes, minds, and hearts
to know your will and to follow it.
One: Reveal your vision for us,
and keep us focused and faithful to what you would have us do.
All: Bring us together to worship and work for your purpose,
and move us forward into your future. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, St. John’s Church of Scotland, Gourock

POP: work your justice

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We sing to you, O Lord, with all the earth!
We bless your name because of your saving work every day!
Make your glory known among all people,
and share your wondrous works with everyone who calls out to you.
Reveal your strength and beauty in all things.
Share your gifts with all creation in your love.

Lord, you set the world firmly in place,
so nothing can be shaken.
Work your justice for those who cry out to you;
heal the skies, the earth, the sea, and everything that lives;
restore the cities, countries, and peoples of the world;
and be especially gracious to these we name before you…

Then all the trees of the forest will shout joyfully,
when you establish justice
and redeem your world,
in Jesus’ name, who taught us to pray, saying…

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA

POP: we know you will answer

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God of all the earth,
we call on you because we know you will answer.
Hear us now!
It seems like all the powers of the world are working together,
making plans against the well-being of your beloved people.

The forces of division set the strong against the weak
and exploit our need to care for those closest to us.
Reveal your enduring strength that rises up within human communities.

Insecurity and uncertainty drive us to hoard the good things of life.
Open our clenched fists, restore our depleted earth, and join us to one another.

Violence, illness, poverty, and death pursue us,
especially those on our hearts today whom we lift up before you…
Drive away everything that takes away life,
and send forth the healing power of your name.

Let all the world know the grace of your reign,
for you alone are the sovereign of all.
We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who taught us to pray, saying…

The Lord’s Prayer

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA