Worship Prayers June 8

 

CENTERING PRAYER

Holy God, who comes to us in breath, visits us from the throne of heaven, and sets us aflame with amazement and joy, you open our paths to new visions and guide our feet deeper into your wisdom. Give us faith to trust your presence, through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 104)

 

How manifold are your works, O Lord!

In wisdom you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.

You send forth your spirit, and they are created;

You renew the face of the earth.

I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;

I will praise my God while I have my being.

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Without your power, O God, we are lost. We have done the things we should avoid and left undone the things you desire. Transform our lives by your purifying fire, and guide us into honesty and compassion. Renew us with gentle breezes and move us to action with your mighty wind. May our dreams and visions be one with yours; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. (Silent Confession)

 

 

OFFERING

 

Invitation to the Offering

 

Because God first loved us, we are made to love one another. For the sake of the life of the world, offer yourselves, your time, and your possessions as signs of love.

 

Prayer after Offering

 

Let us pray… Make us thankful every day, O God, for the gifts that illuminate your bounty. Guide us to use these offerings to your glory for the health of your people and this creation. Amen.