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Greeting
Leader: With joy in our hearts, we come with thanksgiving
People: For the ways God abundantly feeds us.
Leader: As our forefathers gathered in the desert
People: We gather here to worship God and serve each other
Leader: As the apostles distributed bread and fish to the thousands
People: So too will we feed the hungry.
Collect
Lord, who fed Israel in the wilderness, who fills the hungry with good things, and who feeds the world through the body of Christ, we come to you today as wanderers in a spiritual wasteland, bearing gifts of food and asking you for mercy, that you would bless our offerings to feed your children who hunger for both spiritual and physical nourishment. This we ask in the name of Jesus, our Lord, the bread of life, who with you and the Holy Spirit live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Prayers of the People
We pray for world leaders, that they may listen to the voices of those who live in poverty, and begin to use their power generously for the good of all.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who do not have enough to eat. Help us to recognize that hunger affects not nameless, faceless people, but other human beings: people with families, hopes, and dreams for a better future. Allow us to work hard to bring about positive change in the lives of these people.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We pray for the Church, that it may demonstrate to the world a living, vibrant faith, which seeks to include and share, and speaks out against the scandal of hunger.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We pray for those whose bellies are full, yet they hunger for the bread of understanding.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We pray for those whose broken relationships leaving them longing for compassion.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We give thanks for the miracle of abundance, especially here in this community. As this church faces the daunting tasks of growth and ministry in Brier Creek, may we move from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance, reaching out to those neighbors whose spirits are starved and trusting in God to multiply our resources like the loaves and fishes.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
We give thanks for the generosity of many and for the hands that perform Christ’s miraculous work of feeding. We ask for your blessing upon them, that they may be filled in every way and come to know Christ through loving, generous actions.
Lord, in your goodness, hear our prayer.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Collects and Prayers - September 20, 2009
Greeting
Leader: God abundantly endows us
People: with many gifts and many talents.
Leader: God boldly commissions us
People: for the work of ministry through his Church.
Leader: God urgently calls us;
People: let us cast down our nets and follow him.
Collect
Almighty God, you graciously give us many gifts and talents. Stir up in us desire to use these gifts for your glory - so that through your spirit we might transform the world; for the sake of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
There were no prayers of the people this week because we did a commissioning of the facilitators instead.
Leader: God abundantly endows us
People: with many gifts and many talents.
Leader: God boldly commissions us
People: for the work of ministry through his Church.
Leader: God urgently calls us;
People: let us cast down our nets and follow him.
Collect
Almighty God, you graciously give us many gifts and talents. Stir up in us desire to use these gifts for your glory - so that through your spirit we might transform the world; for the sake of our Savior, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
There were no prayers of the people this week because we did a commissioning of the facilitators instead.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Collects and Prayers - September 13, 2009
Greeting
Leader: Amos, the shepherd, was called a prophet of God.
People: God calls ordinary people to speak his word.
Leader: Paul, the tentmaker, was called an Apostle of the church.
People: God sends his people into every field of work.
Leader: Jesus, the carpenter, is the very son of God.
People: God's kingdom is built by human hands.
Leader: The Lord commissions all the baptized to be ministers of the Gospel.
People: Empower us, almighty God, for the work of ministry.
Collect
Almighty God, you eternally beckon us with your hands and voice. Let us hear your call so that we may drop our nets filled with distractions and worldly priorities, and remake our lives to serve only you with worshipful hands and delightful hearts. We ask this through our savior Jesus Christ, who taught us to abandon all to serve only you. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Today, we recognize that the church’s mission rests in the hands of its many members who lead busy lives, yet make time to serve the Lord and one another. We acknowledge and pray for the faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who devote themselves to the service of God in this place, All Saints’ United Methodist Church. There are many ministries here. Some are more visible than others, but all are life-giving. They live to enable this church to be a people of love and peace. As I read them aloud, I ask you to stand when I call a ministry in which you serve All Saints’:
Lay lectors
Lay liturgists
Communion servers
Eucharistic ministers
Crucifers
Choir members
Musicians
Those who lead children’s time in worship
Children’s choir leaders
The table team
Ushers
Greeters
Money counters
AV workers
Set-up and break-down crews
Nursery and childcare workers
Sunday school teachers for adults and children
VBS leaders
Small group leaders
Leaders of the new member class
Youth group volunteers
Members of the meal ministry
Mentoring moms
The card ministry
The prayer ministry
The congregational care team
Members of our community partnership team
The staff-parish relations committee
The finance team
Land and locations team
Communications team
Caretakers of our ministry center
Office volunteers
And any other ministries that we may have inadvertently omitted
Dear Friends,
You have been called by God for service in this church. This ministry is a blessing and a serious responsibility. It recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us and for us. In love, we thank you and challenge you to offer your best to the Lord, to this people, and to our ministry in the world. Live a life in Christ and make him known in your witness and in the work of your hands.
Let us pray:
Almighty God, pour out your blessings upon these your servants who have been given particular ministries in your church. Grant them grace to give themselves wholeheartedly in your service. Keep before them the example of our Lord, who did not think first of himself, but gave himself for us all. Let them share his ministry and consecration, that they may enter into his joy. Guide their hands in doing your work. Reward their faithfulness with the knowledge that through them your purposes are accomplished; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader: Amos, the shepherd, was called a prophet of God.
People: God calls ordinary people to speak his word.
Leader: Paul, the tentmaker, was called an Apostle of the church.
People: God sends his people into every field of work.
Leader: Jesus, the carpenter, is the very son of God.
People: God's kingdom is built by human hands.
Leader: The Lord commissions all the baptized to be ministers of the Gospel.
People: Empower us, almighty God, for the work of ministry.
Collect
Almighty God, you eternally beckon us with your hands and voice. Let us hear your call so that we may drop our nets filled with distractions and worldly priorities, and remake our lives to serve only you with worshipful hands and delightful hearts. We ask this through our savior Jesus Christ, who taught us to abandon all to serve only you. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Today, we recognize that the church’s mission rests in the hands of its many members who lead busy lives, yet make time to serve the Lord and one another. We acknowledge and pray for the faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who devote themselves to the service of God in this place, All Saints’ United Methodist Church. There are many ministries here. Some are more visible than others, but all are life-giving. They live to enable this church to be a people of love and peace. As I read them aloud, I ask you to stand when I call a ministry in which you serve All Saints’:
Lay lectors
Lay liturgists
Communion servers
Eucharistic ministers
Crucifers
Choir members
Musicians
Those who lead children’s time in worship
Children’s choir leaders
The table team
Ushers
Greeters
Money counters
AV workers
Set-up and break-down crews
Nursery and childcare workers
Sunday school teachers for adults and children
VBS leaders
Small group leaders
Leaders of the new member class
Youth group volunteers
Members of the meal ministry
Mentoring moms
The card ministry
The prayer ministry
The congregational care team
Members of our community partnership team
The staff-parish relations committee
The finance team
Land and locations team
Communications team
Caretakers of our ministry center
Office volunteers
And any other ministries that we may have inadvertently omitted
Dear Friends,
You have been called by God for service in this church. This ministry is a blessing and a serious responsibility. It recognizes your special gifts and calls you to work among us and for us. In love, we thank you and challenge you to offer your best to the Lord, to this people, and to our ministry in the world. Live a life in Christ and make him known in your witness and in the work of your hands.
Let us pray:
Almighty God, pour out your blessings upon these your servants who have been given particular ministries in your church. Grant them grace to give themselves wholeheartedly in your service. Keep before them the example of our Lord, who did not think first of himself, but gave himself for us all. Let them share his ministry and consecration, that they may enter into his joy. Guide their hands in doing your work. Reward their faithfulness with the knowledge that through them your purposes are accomplished; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Collects and Prayers - September 6, 2009
Greeting
Leader: The Lord gives food to the hungry.
People: We are fed by feeding others.
Leader: The Lord gives comfort to the afflicted.
People: We are comforted by showing our love.
Leader: The Lord frees us from sin.
People: We are freed by serving our neighbor.
Collect
Heavenly Father, you gave us hearts of flesh because faith alone is dry. Grant that we may use our hearts to direct our hands: to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, and to console the suffering. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Let us pray for the Church and for a world in need of hands to serve.
Grant, almighty God, that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world, not only through words but through daily Christ-like actions.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Guide the people of All Saints' United Methodist Church, that they may serve one another and their neighbors, seeking always to honor one another and work towards the common good.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless our ministries that bear witness to a faith of action. Bless especially our congregational care and community partnership teams, whose arms comfort with an embrace, whose hands prepare meals for the sick, homebound, and needy. We pray that this congregation will follow their faithful example in feeding the hungry.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Touch those, O God, who feel the weight of stagnation, who feel bogged down and unable to be Christians of action. Let their feet be your feet; let their hands be your hands. Guide them to hear your call and take action.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give us, O Lord, an awareness in our daily living of the Christ-like actions happening all around us. Open our eyes to good deeds, help us see the good in your creation and in each saint you have placed on earth. We commend to you all who have died; and look to them as examples of life in Christ.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We ask all these prayers in the name of your son, Jesus, whose life is our ultimate example of service to others.
Amen.
Leader: The Lord gives food to the hungry.
People: We are fed by feeding others.
Leader: The Lord gives comfort to the afflicted.
People: We are comforted by showing our love.
Leader: The Lord frees us from sin.
People: We are freed by serving our neighbor.
Collect
Heavenly Father, you gave us hearts of flesh because faith alone is dry. Grant that we may use our hearts to direct our hands: to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, and to console the suffering. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Let us pray for the Church and for a world in need of hands to serve.
Grant, almighty God, that all who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world, not only through words but through daily Christ-like actions.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Guide the people of All Saints' United Methodist Church, that they may serve one another and their neighbors, seeking always to honor one another and work towards the common good.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Bless our ministries that bear witness to a faith of action. Bless especially our congregational care and community partnership teams, whose arms comfort with an embrace, whose hands prepare meals for the sick, homebound, and needy. We pray that this congregation will follow their faithful example in feeding the hungry.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Touch those, O God, who feel the weight of stagnation, who feel bogged down and unable to be Christians of action. Let their feet be your feet; let their hands be your hands. Guide them to hear your call and take action.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Give us, O Lord, an awareness in our daily living of the Christ-like actions happening all around us. Open our eyes to good deeds, help us see the good in your creation and in each saint you have placed on earth. We commend to you all who have died; and look to them as examples of life in Christ.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We ask all these prayers in the name of your son, Jesus, whose life is our ultimate example of service to others.
Amen.
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