a community creating for the relentless return of Sunday
O God, your creative presence makes the earth abundant.
You provide us with what is needed, in your love.
Through this offering, we participate in your work,
so all your people might be dressed in pure joy,
for the sake of Christ our Lord. 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
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
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
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