So often we rely on our own understanding, our own faithfulness, our own desire. But if we believe that to be enough, we deceive only ourselves. Before God, and with the people of God, let us confess our need for forgiveness and guidance. Let us … [Continue reading] about rely not…(call to confession)
sharing: what do you do?
on an average sunday, do you write a call to worship? a prayer of approach? a call to confession? a prayer of confession? a declaration of forgiveness? an invitation to offering? an invitation to communion? communion prayers? prayers of dedication? … [Continue reading] about sharing: what do you do?
CTW: God has called
One: God has called us together to worship and work All: young and old, men and women, newcomer and charter member. One: God has called us together to love and to serve All: introverts and extroverts, leaders and followers. One: God has … [Continue reading] about CTW: God has called
Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 20
How did things go yesterday? Did you do a ritual of reaffirmation of baptism? If so, how wet did people get? Did you use a particularly excellent (or terrible) prayer? Did a hymn work spectacularly or fall flat? ... Now that we've let go a bit … [Continue reading] about Sunday’s Coming: working toward January 20
POP: Baptism of the Lord
Your voice, O Lord…your voice is powerful and sweet, tender yet awe-inspiring, sometimes overwhelming, sometimes unheard. We give you thanks that you spoke the world into being, and that you continue to speak through your people and your … [Continue reading] about POP: Baptism of the Lord
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