Worship Prayers August 25

 CENTERING PRAYER

 

Almighty God, in Christ you show us the way, reveal your truth, and offer to us everlasting life.  Keep our eyes upon you, so we may see your path more clearly, know your truth more fully, and receive your life more abundantly; through Christ who dwells with you and the Holy Spirit in eternal glory. Amen.

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 25)

 

To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.

O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame.

Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.

Lead me in your truth, and teach me,

for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.

All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,

For those who keep his covenant and his decrees.

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Almighty God, your word offers freedom from sin, but we confess we do not obey your word. We harbor malice toward our enemies; we are deceitful in our relationships; we are insincere in our commitments. Forgive us our sins and lead us to genuine repentance. Help your children long for your pure, spiritual milk that we may grow into the joy of your way, your truth, and your life. (Silent Confession)

 

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed

 

 

OFFERING

 

Invitation to the Offering

 

As people of God, let us offer ourselves and the fruit of our labor for God’s work in the world.

 

Prayer after Offering

 

Let us pray… Almighty God, receive the gifts we bring in gratitude for your astounding goodness. Make our lives to be an acceptable offering in union with our risen Lord, who lives and reigns with you forever. Amen.