Worship Prayers March 8

 

CENTERING PRAYER *J. Birch, faithandworship.com

 

For each step that we might take, be our guide, O Lord of life.
For each load that we might bear, be our strength, O Lord of life.
For each mountain we might face, be our power, O Lord of life.
For each river that might impede, be our safety, O Lord of life.
For each place where we might rest, be our peace, O Lord of life.
For each sunrise and sunset, be our joy, O Lord of life

 

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

The season of Lent sets us on a journey.

The journey begins in the wilderness.

We follow the way of Jesus, who faced trials, trouble, temptation, and testing.

Like Jesus, we are not alone. The Holy Spirit is with us. God’s Word is on our lips.

Our call is to trust in God alone and to do God’s will in all things.

For God leads us not only into the wilderness but also through the wilderness.

Come! Let us worship the Lord together.

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

O God, our refuge and fortress, forgive us when we fail to trust in you. We fall to temptation; we are swayed by false words, and we speak untruths of our own. We choose our ease and comfort over your demanding claims upon us and upon the world. In turning from you, we settle for less than the abundant generosity you intend. Forgive us, we pray. Do not let us be put to shame, O God. Hear us as we call to you and show your salvation. We continue to pray in Christ’s name. (Silent Confession)

 

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed

 

 

OFFERING

 

Invitation to the Offering

 

Israel came out of the wilderness

and into a land flowing with milk and honey.

There they were finally able to offer to God

baskets full, in joyful celebration.

We, too, bring the first fruits

of all that God has so generously given us,

with joy and thanksgiving.

 

Prayer after Offering

 

Let us pray…

 

Gracious and Generous God,

we are amazed by the good gifts you bestow

in abundance.

Thank you for food that sustains us on our journey.

Thank you for the company of saints to whom we

are joined.

Thank you for giving us your work to do on earth.

We offer back to you a portion of all that we

have received,

setting down our baskets in celebration of your

greatest gift,

Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.