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\n <\/p>\n

A generous harvest<\/h3>\n

inspired by 2 Corinthians 9:6-15<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

God, source of all life,
\nthe northern autumn is all around us now, beautiful
\nin scarlet and gold.
\nWe have heard the Spirit of God in the rustling
\nleaves and the rush of water,
\nand we are so grateful for a generous harvest,
\nfor seeds of many kinds, sown and multiplied,
\nfor the sufficiency we enjoy.<\/p>\n

Sung (Taiz\u00e9):
\nBless the Lord, my soul
\nand bless God\u2019s holy name.
\nBless the Lord, my soul,
\nwho leads us into life.<\/em><\/p>\n

Creator God,
\nwe are so grateful for the creation which nourishes
\nand sustains all that lives.
\nRenew in us the sense of its value
\nthat we may not squander its riches,
\nor so bend it to our will that we find we have
\ndestroyed it.<\/p>\n

Bless the Lord …<\/em><\/p>\n

Transforming God,
\nwe cannot sow our seed with clenched fists.
\nHelp us to open our hands, to let go of grasping,
\nthat we too may scatter with hope and generosity
\nour seeds of justice, peace and joy.
\nSo may the fruits of our harvest
\nbe for the sharing of the earth
\nand the blessing of your love.
\nAmen<\/p>\n

 
\n\u2014 written by Peggy M De Cuehlo<\/strong>, posted on re:worship<\/a> <\/p>\n\n

COMING VERY SOON<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Hope for today: Daily reflections for Advent”<\/strong>
\nA collaboration between Irene, Rev. Graham Austin and Irma Gevers of Scots International Church Rotterdam, with daily posts from 1 to 24 December.<\/em>
\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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For all those who toil and labour: Lord, bless the work of their hands. For those who have lost their jobs, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0who are unemployed or underemployed, let us pray: Lord, bless the work of their hands. 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