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Living Christ,
you call us to follow you
in proclaiming the good news of new life to the world.
As we commit these gifts to your service,
set us free from all that prevents us from loving you fully,
just as you have loved us. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
based on Psalm 126:5-6
Faithful God,
let these gifts we present to you today
become seeds of your new creation:
planted in the needs of the world you love;
watered by tears and hope;
fed and strengthened by the glow of Christ’s resurrection;
gathered home with joy and singing. Amen.
submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
Faithful God,
you put your gifts in our hands
for such a time as this.
Bless the gifts we commit to your work today
for the relief and deliverance of your people in need.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
O Lord our help,
you stand on the side of the oppressed
and give your goodness to all in need.
We pray for all who are in danger today from enemies –
individual people, groups, countries, and social structures.
For those who are overwhelmed by broken relationships,
mistrust, anger, abuse, or trauma,
we pray for your protection and wholeness.
For those in danger of being swept away
by floods of illness, hunger, homelessness, or grief,
we pray for escape and healing.
Blessed are you, O Lord, who protects and saves your people.
Our help is in your name,
maker and savior of heaven and earth.
We pray 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
Blessed are you God,
for you are always faithful to your people.
Let these gifts be signs and instruments of your faithfulness
to all who will be blessed by them.
We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Submitted by Rev. Nathan Williams, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines, IA
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