Opening Prayer We come this morning with joy, to worship God. We do not come to justify ourselves. For you, O God, do not judge us by our righteousness, but accept us as we are, out of your great love. We come with joy to … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God of mercy and redemption, be with us today. As we gather in this place, safe from the storms of life that rage outside, be our strength and our refuge. We open our hearts and minds to you; fill them with … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Lord, we see your star and seek your presence in our midst. Draw us to you, guide us by your light, that we, too, might become witnesses to your great Good News. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Prayer of … [Read more...]

A Service of Christmas Carols We Don’t Often Sing   Prayer of Confession We come to you this day, gracious Lord, exhausted from all the activities of the season. It seems that we spend so much energy, time, and … [Read more...]

Christmas Eve     4:00 P.M.     December 24, 2019 Our Christmas Eve service tonight is intended for children of All Ages. You are to relax this evening with toddlers and tee-totaler’s to hear … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer O God, out of the busyness of this season, we give pause this morning to refocus our lives on you. We invite you into this place and into our hearts. Accept our worship as a humble attempt to glorify and honor … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God who approaches: you gather all of us together so you can accomplish the unexpected for a world which no longer cares or expects your presence. We search the world for your presence, and you surprise us and … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Eternal God, we come to you with great expectation. We gather this day to worship you, offering our blessing to you. Blessed is the Lord, and blessed are God’s people to whom God sends a savior, the Messiah, … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Eternal God, we are seeking signs of your presence in our lives. Open our eyes, open our ears, open our hearts to receive some word of hope as we anticipate the coming of the One whom you are sending. … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Gathering God, when we have only a few pennies of hope in our pockets, you multiply us into a blessing. When the world whispers seductively to us, you tell us of your joy for us. When everyone has forgotten … [Read more...]