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Oh Lord - how majestic is your name in all the earth! Your very word spoke into being the beauty and majesty that surrounds us. On this week after Pentecost, we give all honor and praise to you for the gift of your Holy Spirit who resides in your baptised creation. Open our hearts so that we may receive the words that you have for us today. In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Lord, speak into your people words of rebirth as our hearts, minds, and voices join together in the prayers of the people.
Almighty and everlasting God we pause now to say THANK YOU. (Pause) Thank you for the sun to lighten our day,
the water which hydrates us,
the plants and their sustenance,
the animals who bring us joy,
and your people who show us your face.
We sit in awe of your wondrous creation. Reveal to us your bounty.
Father, we know you created the heavens and the earth, yet like the disciples, we admit that we often doubt - doubt our calling, doubt our abilities, and we doubt that we matter. Meet us in our doubt. May we build each other up as we learn to cast these doubts and anxieties upon you. Walk with us so we can come together with the rest of your saints to fulfill the great commission here on earth.
Lord, the Methodist Annual Conference met this week, and more disciples were commissioned and sent forth into the world. We pray that your church builds its newest leaders and continues to be a reflection of your grace. We pray especially for Laura Fine Ledford as she was commissioned as an Elder in your church. We pray for her gifts to be used mightily in her new role as Minister to Young Clergy for the conference.
Lord, there may be someone who needs to feel your tangible presence this week. He or she may be sitting right beside us in church this morning. Come Holy Spirit and give us the courage and the wisdom to follow through on those nudges from you to be your hands for a world in need.
Almighty and everlasting God we pause now to say THANK YOU. (Pause) Thank you for the sun to lighten our day,
the water which hydrates us,
the plants and their sustenance,
the animals who bring us joy,
and your people who show us your face.
We sit in awe of your wondrous creation. Reveal to us your bounty.
Father, we know you created the heavens and the earth, yet like the disciples, we admit that we often doubt - doubt our calling, doubt our abilities, and we doubt that we matter. Meet us in our doubt. May we build each other up as we learn to cast these doubts and anxieties upon you. Walk with us so we can come together with the rest of your saints to fulfill the great commission here on earth.
Lord, the Methodist Annual Conference met this week, and more disciples were commissioned and sent forth into the world. We pray that your church builds its newest leaders and continues to be a reflection of your grace. We pray especially for Laura Fine Ledford as she was commissioned as an Elder in your church. We pray for her gifts to be used mightily in her new role as Minister to Young Clergy for the conference.
Lord, there may be someone who needs to feel your tangible presence this week. He or she may be sitting right beside us in church this morning. Come Holy Spirit and give us the courage and the wisdom to follow through on those nudges from you to be your hands for a world in need.
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