CENTERING PRAYER
God of signs and wonders, you have revealed to us that Jesus Christ is your son and our Savior. Strengthen our faith, that we may have life in Christ’s name. Amen.
Blessed be the God of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
God has given us a new birth in the living hope of the resurrection.
God has given us an inheritance that is imperishable and unfading.
In this we rejoice, even when we suffer trials.
For although we have not seen Jesus, we love him; and although we have not seen him, we believe in him.
For the outcome of our faith is the salvation of our souls.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, you have made known to us the ways of life. Yet, too often, we put other things above you and turn away from the ways of life and toward the ways of death. Forgive us and guide us back into your presence, that we may know the fullness of joy. (silent confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Q. What is our chief end?
A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Sisters and brothers, we have no good apart from God. Therefore let us keep God at the forefront of our minds and give generously from all that we have been given, that others may also receive from the fullness of God. Let us pray.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING/ DEDICATION
Generous God, you are our portion and our cup. In you our hearts are glad, our souls rejoice, and our bodies rest. Bless and multiply our offerings and pledges that they may bring the joy of your presence more deeply into the world. Amen.
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