Opening Prayer Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness. In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt, and temptation. Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Loving God, you have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need; through Jesus Christ … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Be with us, O God, and be gracious with your needy servants. To you we bring the cares of our lives, the deepest yearnings of our souls. Strengthen us, we pray, by the healing balm of your love and the … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer God of love, you peer into each soul and heart and cherish us just the same. Be with us now as we come into your presence with reverence and humility, with joy and expectation. Help us to live more fully with … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer Mighty God, stay with us always, as we worship and as we share the risk and challenge of living our faith. By your powerful Spirit, turn our fear to courage and our confusion to confidence. Your glory shines … [Read more...]

Opening Prayer O God, we come into your gracious presence preoccupied with our cares, afraid to face our emptiness. Disclose your wisdom in the reading of your Holy Word, and in the proclamation of your gospel. May our … [Read more...]

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 … [Read more...]

Our Sunday morning service for January 20, 2019 is cancelled due to the snowstorm.  The bulletin for the cancelled service can still be downloaded here.  … [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. Open our hearts, that we may perceive your … [Read more...]