Prayer of Confession Gracious God, settle our hearts and our minds and lift from us our burdens. Hear our prayers for our family, our friends, our world, and for ourselves. Enable us on this day to put away the things that … [Read more...]

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...]