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Merciful God,
you do not call us to you because we are worthy,
but because you yearn for us.
We do not offer you these gifts in order to earn your love,
but to celebrate the love you give us.
We give you thanks and praise, in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
The universe is full of God’s handiwork,
God’s Holy Wisdom is the source of life.
We celebrate your works, O Holy One,
for you are our Creator, your Spirit gives us life.
We will sing God’s praises as long as we have a voice,
We bless you God with our whole being!
Submitted by Rev. Will Ryan, Paris FCC and Midway CC
O God, deliver your people;
O Lord, act quickly to save.
We pray for all who are in danger; Lord, help us oppose the forces of death in the world.
We pray for all who have fallen victim to accidents and circumstances beyond their control.
Prevent anyone from taking advantage of others,
and restore fairness in the world.
We seek you on behalf of all those we have lifted up today…
Let these, and all who are on our hearts,
rejoice and be glad in you, for you are great!
We come before you humbly;
hear our prayer, O Lord, our helper and savior.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
God Most High,
you give us all good things
and call us to serve you everywhere.
Receive what we return to you,
because it already belongs to you,
and it exists to do your will.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Lord God, we praise you!
We give you thanks because you are good,
because your faithful love lasts forever.
Trusting in your love,
we stand in the gap
on behalf of everyone who needs your mercy.
We pray for those who are subject to powers that don’t deserve your name,
and for our own salvation when we choose idols for ourselves.
We pray for your beloved ones who seek your wondrous works
of healing, freedom, or reconciliation.
We pray for your awesome deeds for those we name before you…
God our Lord,
help us give thanks and rejoice in you!
Gather us into your love,
through Jesus Christ who taught us to pray, saying…
The Lord’s Prayer
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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