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PDF version<\/a><\/div>\n

 
\nThis prayer sheet<\/span> brings together prayers on the theme of following Jesus, sharing in his ministry to the world.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

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\n

A. SONG<\/strong> (link to music notation below)<\/p>\nhttp:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/songwriter\/playlist_shorter\/deep_peace.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

Deep peace drives away our fear
\nDeep peace for the Lord is here
\nStanding among us in His risen power.
\nJesus is with us here,
\nwith us here and now.
\nJesus is with us here,
\nwith us here and now.<\/p>\n

Such joy \u2026<\/p>\n

\n

B. OPENING PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Living God,
\nlong ago, faithful women,
\nproclaimed the good news
\nof Jesus’ resurrection,
\nand the world was changed forever.<\/p>\n

Teach us to keep faith with them,
\nthat our witness may be as bold,
\nour love as deep,
\nand our faith as true.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n

\n

C. PRAYER OF CONFESSION<\/strong>
\n(based on Matthew 14:22-33)<\/em><\/p>\n

God, You call us to step out in faith,
\nto place our lives in Your hands,
\nand to wholeheartedly commit to following You.<\/p>\n

We confess that we find this difficult to do.
\nIt is not always easy to follow where You lead \u2014 to turn away from our own personal wants and desires, to let go of our safety nets and trust that You will provide for us in all things.<\/p>\n

Forgive us when we doubt You, God.
\nIncrease our faith.
\nOpen our eyes
\nto see past
\nour own interests and concerns,
\nto Your broader vision for us
\nand for our world.<\/p>\n

In Jesus\u2019 name we pray.
\nAmen.<\/p>\n

\n

D. READING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luke 9:23-24; John 14:12-14; Acts 1:7-8<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

E. PRAYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

Almighty God,
\nour heavenly Father,
\nthe privilege is ours
\nto share in the
\nloving,
\nhealing,
\nreconciling
\nmission of your Son
\nJesus Christ,
\nour Lord,
\nin this age
\nand wherever we are.<\/p>\n

Since without you
\nwe can do no good thing:<\/p>\n

may your Spirit make us wise;
\nmay your Spirit guide us;
\nmay your Spirit renew us;
\nmay your Spirit strengthen us;<\/p>\n

so that we will be:<\/p>\n

strong in faith,
\ndiscerning in proclamation,
\ncourageous in witness,
\npersistent in good deeds.<\/p>\n

To the glory of your name
\nAmen.<\/p>\n

\n

F. LET US PRAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth.\u201d (Psalm 33:13-14)<\/p>\n

Let us pray \u2026<\/p>\n

\n

G. BENEDICTION<\/strong>
\n(inspired by Luke 10: 38-42)<\/em><\/p>\n

Go out into the world
\nto serve God with love.<\/p>\n

Be ready to laugh with delight
\nat the good news God has to offer you.<\/p>\n

Make room at your table
\nfor unexpected guests.<\/p>\n

When the work of discipleship
\nleaves you weary or frustrated,
\nrest in Christ\u2019s presence
\nand listen to what he is saying.<\/p>\n

And the blessing of God
\n– Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit –
\ngo with you today
\nand always.<\/p>\n

Amen.<\/p>\n

\n

CREDITS<\/strong><\/p>\n

The following resources found on https:\/\/re-worship.blogspot.com\/<\/a> and adapted for this prayer sheet:<\/p>\n

B. written by Kris, and posted on RevGalBlogPals. http:\/\/revgalblogpals.org\/<\/a>
\nC. https:\/\/re-worship.blogspot.nl\/2011\/07\/prayer-of-confession-matthew-1422-33.html<\/a>
\nG. from Welcome the Guest: Service Prayers for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, written by Rev. Heather A. Moody. Posted on the United Church of Christ\u2019s Worship Ways website. http:\/\/www.ucc.org\/worship\/worship-ways\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Additional<\/p>\n

A. SONG: for notation and recording http:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/songwriter\/song.php?song_id=68<\/a><\/p>\n

E. Unknown<\/p>\n

\n

Prayer sheet prepared by Rev. Irene Bom, OLM in the International Presbytery of the Church of Scotland.<\/p>\n

First used in Scots International Church Rotterdam at the monthly prayer service in April 2016, and adapted for general use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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