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confession and pardon: on a journey, complaining about the road

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God, we are on a journey. We do not know where it will end, and often complain about the road. We know that you are at work, and part of that work requires us to be open to you and to transformation. Forgive us when our hearts are closed to you. We do not always change, nor do we desire to go where you send us. When we harden our spirits to your transforming work, make us malleable. When the road seems long and we complain, show us a better way to be. When the mantle of your leadership is offered to us, help us to accept it. Give us ears to hear what you ask us to do, and hearts to follow. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon (based on 2 Corinthians 4:6)

It is the God who said, “Let light shine out of darkness” who shines in our hearts. Jesus Christ, the light of the world shines in each of us, and in him we find forgiveness. Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

Thanks be to God.

submitted by Rev. Julie Jensen, First Presbyterian Church, Cartersville, GA

CTW: God does not keep silent

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One: It may feel as though we are caught in a tempest.
All: Our God comes and does not keep silent.
One: We watch the rising and the setting of the sun, wondering what tomorrow will bring.
All: Our God comes and does not keep silent.
One: There is a voice calling the faithful ones to listen.
All: Our God comes and does not keep silent.
One: We hear that everything, including us, belongs to God, and is in God’s care.
All: Our God comes and does not keep silent. We are listening.

Submitted by Rev. Julie Jensen, Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Cartersville, GA

prayer: on the mountaintop

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A prayer for Transfiguration Sunday.

One: You always seem to speak on mountains—
All: make this place a mountaintop today.
One: On mountains your glory shines—
All: make this place a mountaintop today.
One: On mountains we can hear your word—
All: make this place a mountaintop today.
One: On mountains you show yourself to your people—
All: make this place a mountaintop today.
One: On mountains your presence is easy to see—
All: make this place, and every place, a mountaintop
and make us the mirrors of your glory,
the speakers of your word,
the bearers of your presence.
Amen.

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church, Crystal Lake IL.

Sunday’s Coming: working toward T-Fig!

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Transfiguration Sunday is finally here. We had some interesting discussion in the brainstorming post, but now it’s time to do the real work. What are you thinking about for T-Fig (or, as one of my friends calls it, “t-figgety”)?

Perhaps you’re going with Mark’s sparse storytelling on the traditional Peter-James-and-John-were-with-Jesus-in-that-place. (You’re welcome for the earworm, by the way,)

Perhaps you’re taking a day to talk about the passing on of the mantle from Elijah to Elisha.

Maybe you’re going for the short-but-sweet shiny-but-veiled gospel.

There’s also some powerful poetry exhorting us to remember God in the psalm.

What images, phrases, or words are the seed you’re starting with this week? What music do you have in mind? How would you like people to encounter the living Word this week? Put your starters or ideas in the comments so we can bounce things around together!

confession: fear

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God of wonder,
we have to admit that if we climbed a mountain with Jesus
and he became blindingly white
while talking to two ancient people who appeared out of nowhere…
we would have no idea what to say or do.
We would be just as terrified as the disciples.
And too often, our fear keeps us from being amazed…
from taking risks that will be positively life-changing…
and from letting unconditional love guide our words and actions.
So draw us out of our fears…
and inspire us by the wonder of life around us…
even now…as we offer our silent confessions…

Submitted by Rev. Scott Cervas, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church (Lexington, KY)