Prayer of Preparation: You call us to be your children; you gift us to serve all people; you send us to proclaim your good news to all: Glory to You, Creator of all that is new! When you are lonely, we have a chance to visit you; when you are hungry, we can share our food with you; when you are naked, we can give you the clothes off our backs; when you are sick, we can nurse you back to health; Glory to You, Savior of the World! You whisper in our ears, so we may praise you; you fill our souls, so we may serve you; you lead us into the kingdom, so we may live with you; Glory to You, Spirit of Gentleness! Glory to You, God in Community, Holy in One! Amen
Call to Worship
We wake up in the morning and see the sunrise:
How majestic is your name in all the earth!
We are warmed by the sun; the rain cleanses all creation:
How majestic is your name in all the earth!
We watch the moon light up the night, we fall asleep to the lullabies of the stars:
How majestic is your name in all the earth!
Prayer of Confession
We admit that we always find the time to fill our stomachs, God of every moment, but not our souls. We spend hours watching television, but not the wonders of your creation. We arrange outings with our friends, yet ignore your invitation to sit and talk. We make resolutions to change every aspect of our lives, except for that which pertains to you. Forgive us, God of Glory, and make us new. In the moments to come this year, remind us that if there is indeed a time for everything, then we do have those moments for grace, for hope, for joy, for a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
Scripture Reading Matthew 2:13-23, p. 2
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