Worship Prayers June 29

 CENTERING PRAYER

As prophets catch fire, as disciples draw flame, as apostles walk in the Spirit, O Holy One, fill us with fervent desire to enter your kingdom. Lead us by the cross of Christ to live in the love of Christ, now and forever. Amen.

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

God, who rules the universe, calls us;

Christ, who took up his cross, calls us;

Holy Spirit, who frees us body and soul, calls us.

Let us faithfully answer

by worshipping the triune God.

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

O God, Holy Trinity, help us to confess our sins. You give us a place in your creation, and you want us to live in love with all you made. We confess we abuse what you give us. By our thoughts and actions, we show how enslaved we are to the things that do not lead to life. Far from walking in the Spirit, we stumble on paths that lead to death. O Fire of heaven, have mercy on us. Satisfy the longings of our souls by taking up into your Spirit. Help us to love all of our neighbors, both near and far, as we love ourselves.  (Silent Confession)

 

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – WCF SC Q1

 

 

OFFERING

 

Invitation to the Offering

 

God’s blessings are rich like the fruits of summer. With our tithes and our offerings, let us give thanks to our triune God.

 

Prayer after Offering

 

Let us pray…Creator God, you provide us with every good thing to thrive in this life. We ask you to use these gifts to grow the church and to further your mission in this, your world. Amen.