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Dedication: We Offer

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In thanks for all we have received from God,
we share with one another and with the world.
For those who are vulnerable,
we offer our strength.
For those who seek a witness,
we offer our vulnerability.
For those who are forgotten,
we offer our voice.
For those who have been silenced,
we offer our listening.
For those who live in daily need,
we offer what we have.
For those who have too much,
we offer a path through the eye of the needle.
To the demands of all false gods,
we offer resistance.
To the one who gives us life,
who has ended death’s dominion,
and who sanctifies us in the Spirit,
we offer our lives.
Amen.

Submitted by Rev. Doug Hagler, First Presbyterian Church, Phoenixville PA

dedication: unfailing blessing

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Lord of our lives, you have not withheld any good things from your people. Trusting in your unfailing blessing, we present to you this portion of your gifts. Receive them with our gratitude, transform them by your grace, and use them to do the work of your love in all the world. We offer ourselves to you in the name of Jesus Christ, your greatest gift to us. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA

POP: in your word we hope

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O Lord, your love never fails,

and you are always present to redeem your people.

We cry out to you for the sake of those who are near to our hearts

and are in need of your hope today.

For those who cry out from the depths

of sickness, sorrow, or fear;

hear their voice and give a sign of your constant mercy.

Our souls wait for you, O Lord: In your word we put our hope.

For all who struggle with sin and the knowledge of having failed you –

and this includes us –

we call upon your patient mercy to grant us a fresh start.

Our souls wait for you, O Lord: In your word we put our hope.

For those who greet the day with eager anticipation,

celebrating good news or counting on new opportunities;

let the joy of the moment open into the knowledge of your eternal presence.

Our souls wait for you, O Lord: In your word we put our hope.

For all who seek you,

that they might recognize your unfailing love

in the embrace of this church community.

Our souls wait for you, O Lord: In your word we put our hope.

We call out to you, Redeemer of all,

placing our trust in the great name of Jesus Christ,

who prays with us as we join our voices, saying together…

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA

Dedication: possibility and promise

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Calling God, you invite us into a future filled with possibilities and promises. We give you thanks for the blessings you have given to us, so that all people might be blessed through us. Through what we offer for your service today, magnify your love and make your glory known, we pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA

POP: Fill the earth with your love

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O Lord, your word is right and true;

you are faithful in everything you do.

As children of your covenant,

we are bold to claim your righteousness for all who are in need.

For the balance of your created world

and the wisdom to share its resources fairly and respectfully.

Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.

For the leaders of nations,

that they might honor your image in every person.

Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.

For your church,

made larger today by one more life,

that we would have the courage to live faithfully in all things.

Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.

For those whose strength fails them,

who cry out for healing, comfort, or rest.

Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.

For those who walk in the shadow of death,

facing the end of their own lives

or mourning the loss of loved ones,

that you would cover them with your peace.

Righteous Lord: Fill the earth with your love.

For all these needs, and for those needs we hold within ourselves,

we pray to you in Jesus’ name,

joining together in the prayer he taught, saying…

Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Echo Hill Presbyterian Church, Marion, IA