Receive all that we have brought in love, O God. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. All rights reserved. Help me to bring glory and honor to You in every action I take, every deed I perform and every word I speak. Father, I want to have the May we find the comfort we desire in you and the strength we need in your name. before your presence that I am willing to do anything you want me Amen. No longer hard,but the loving acceptance of a wise counsellorand the kindness of a helping hand. Your word says that we will find joy in offering our time, talents, and money to meet the needs of others. May this be a place where your word is honored and trembled at; where your people are perfecting holiness in the fear of you; where friendships are established and deepened and many sins are covered by love. Everything we have belongs to you and we rejoice to give some of your abundant gifts back to you. Nanette Sawyer, Associate Pastor. You wisely calm our imagined fears while nurturing our dream-filled hopes. Affirm your love, grace, and provision for each giver in our midst. new google.translate.TranslateElement({pageLanguage: 'en'}, 'google_translate_element'); 139 0 obj <>stream (LogOut/ Thank You that my mind is active and alert. All Things Are Yours Prayer God and Father of all, we praise you that all things which come to us are yours. We give thanks for those who love and care for us, giving us a place of belonging, valuing us for who we are. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Thank you, Father, for the Support the Pentecost Offering. Strengthen us to recognize Your blessings, to be grateful, and to respond accordingly. I will not seek my own way or try to promote myself, but I will be secure in the knowledge that if I am faithful and diligent to do my job to the best of my ability, then recognition and promotion will comefrom You. Dear Jesus Christ, Hell Fire is too hot and I do not want to go there neither do I want it to become my permanent home! Youve taught us to be generous to those in need. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Worship Resources Follow the Lectionary Worship Resources In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God's service in the world. Gracious Lord, like Nicodemus, we come to the word with many questions. Amen. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org.". Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. May you, the God of all grace, who has called us into eternal glory by Christ Jesus, make us holy, strong, and filled with peace. 40 Best Bible Scriptures on Being Filled with the Holy Spirit, Deuteronomy 23:2 Meaning of No One Born of a Forbidden Marriage, 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. You supply our spiritual needs through communion with You, through our spiritual armor, our spiritual gifts, and your indwelling Holy Spirit. it is right that we praise and glorify your name. But in view of your great mercy, we come to offer ourselves to you this morning as living sacrifices - individually, our families, and this church, and we do it here in this new building we meet in. 0 The earth is the Lords and all that is in it, Accept the gifts we place before you now. endstream endobj 115 0 obj <. Let your church be a spring whose waters never fail; and let your people be repairers of the breach and restorers of streets to live in. Hebrews 10:16-25, O God, you unconditionally share your only son with all who believe in your name. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); and be fed at the table of Christ's work and Christ's body. You have said that you are a Good Father who gives us good gifts. Finish the work you have begun in us so that we may show your glory; through Jesus Christ our peace. Together we are a gifted people - Your people. ( Directory for Worship, W-1.1001) Offered below are worship resources you may find helpful. Multiply what we give for the effective growth of your kingdom. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. We can never outgive you. We find it hard to name and explain your blessings so that they will make sense to others. May it be used in our local community for those who need a helping hand. We give our tithes and offerings to you now, to support the ministry of this church in our community and worldwide. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Your word says that we should give honor to you with the first fruits of our wealth. May God the Father prepare our journey, Jesus the Son guide our footsteps and the Holy Spirit watch over us, on every path that we follow. We are giving money and rejoicing about it. Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 4 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BCW 266-267 The Eucharist OFFERING If the Lord's Supper is not celebrated: INVITATION TO THE LORDS TABLE BCW 256 G REAT THANKSGIVING BCW 256-259 P RAYER OF THANKSGIVING BCW 264 L ORDS PRAYER L ORDS PRAYER B REAKING OF THE BREAD C OMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE you have found a willing person. We give thanks for the valuable people that surround us here today. Prayers of the People | Invitation to the Lords Table. Bless our jobs and businesses with prosperity so that we may keep earning money to support not only our families but your kingdoms work. Today, I am determined to sign up for your life insurance program that will never fail: I confess you Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, and I give you my complete life forever. Direct our ministry spending towards spreading the gospel and discipling your children towards spiritual growth and service. We are your people. Lead us, while we remain here on earth, to serve you through all the people around us who are in need. Give us courage, Lord, and the confidence too, to take these gifts with us now as we go. You have said that we should give according to what we have. We can worship you through our prayers and praise. We offer ourselves our prayers, presence, gifts, witness, and service to you now and forever. Worship Prayer God of heaven and earth, we are blessed for the many diverse ways we can worship you. Ps. Sowing and Reaping Prayer Great and awesome God, we give our tithes and offerings to you today, joyously and not begrudgingly. spirit of faith and the spirit of obedience. We pray our gifts would be used to extend your kingdom in our land. We remember your mandate to take your gospel to the whole world. We recognize everything we have belongs to you. Resource Details. We value our ability to give in a way that honors your spirit. The Church is holy, your chosen vineyard: May Our Giving Be Used for Your Kingdom Prayer Great and awesome God, we give you our praise as we give you our tithes and offerings. PRAYERS FOR ILLUMINATION Choose one of the following prayers that fits with your scripture reading and with the theme of the service. Here is reflected the mystery of the Church. Prayer for Gods Work Father, we give our tithes and offerings to you. me in every area of life. Build up the body of Christ. Your love endures forever. We pray in Christ's name. Thank You for This Church Prayer O Lord, you lift us up and have blessed us with the ministry of this church. Prayer For Dedication Prayer For Dedication Dear Jesus Christ, Hell Fire is too hot and I do not want to go there neither do I want it to become my permanent home! We pray that this offering draws all of us closer to you. Amen. Amen. We thank you for your creation. You have a plan for The Christian Year(Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, Ordinary Time), Special Days and Programmatic Emphases of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Call to Worship: Liturgy, Music, Preaching and the Arts, Copyright 2020 PC(USA). Please let my services be acceptable before you, and let me receive your overwhelming blessings throughout the days of my life. See related pages: All Saints' Day, Opening Prayer, Presbyterian Worship. Amen. First Fruits Offertory Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you that you can satisfy our every desire and need. Cheerful Giving Prayer for the Offering God of the Universe, thank you that your promises are sure, you are faithful, I can rely on you. Use these tithes and offerings for your glory. See Season of Advent, Opening Prayer, Presbyterian Worship Visit Share this Resource May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. You have said that whatever we give is acceptable if we give it eagerly. Enable me to utilize my time, energy, knowledge, finances, and other resources for your services. Matthew 10:24-39, Copyright 2023 David S. Bell. We pray that the money will be used to encourage, to teach, to forgive, and to love in Jesus' name. Many people have taught us. Help me to consider both sides of every issue, to see all the facts involved in every situation and to think clearly and accurately. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. a mother blessed through the power of the Spirit. Free us from all constraints and help us to give freely. enter with gladness your city of peace. Grant us this, for Jesus Christ's sake. and this altar a ready table for the sacrifice of Christ. We recognize that you are greater than any of our attempts to describe you. Matthew 21:1-11, Lord, you are the great teacher! We rejoice because we offer this money to be used for good in this world. We now offer back to you a portion of what you have given us. Show me mistakes before they occur and reveal to me how to be more effective and efficient in my work. Sarah, Jenny McDevitt, and Matt Nickel were Residents Ministers in Ann Arbor from 2009-2011. Not my own way, not the way of the flesh, but the way of As the Holy Spirit has graced each member with particular gifts for strengthening the body of Christ for mission, so worship should provide opportunities to recognize these gifts and to offer them to serve Christ in the church and in the world. We beseech you to have mercy upon us. the victims of oppression, true freedom. plan for my life, a plan of peace and joy. Amen. 31:45 And he commanded the people who lived in Jerusalem to give the portion due to the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the Law of the Lord. Amen. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. To each of us, you have given different spiritual gifts to serve you and your church to build up each other spiritually. Click on date to read prayer: Sunday, March 15. And you have supplied salvation through Jesus. God of plenty,Bless these gifts, and the ones who gave.May our circle of giving and receiving draw us closewith each ones gift cherished and each ones needs met.Amen. You give us the colour and change of autumn,and cause us to see the need for change. We ask that you will give us the wisdom to apply our hearts unto understanding, especially in the area of our finances. Blessed be God forever. obedience. Any local church, regardless of affiliation, may reprint any or all of these prayers provided that the following copyright notice appears: "Copyright 2023 David S. Bell. In worship, God presents us with the costly self-offering of Jesus Christ, who has claimed us and set us free. Prayer of Thanksgiving Dear Lord, we thank you for your goodness in our lives. John 7:37-39, June 4, 2023 First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday), Almighty God, we gather in the name of the one to whom all authority is given Jesus Christ. And Father, thank you No longer easily blown away,but lasting, unchanging,always there like your love for all your creation. In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for Gods service in the world. In Jesus' name I pray, amen. May our sincere desire to be faithful stewards bring joy to your heart. I place myself in Your hands. The tithes and offerings of Gods people are gathered and received with prayer, spoken or sung. And every tithe of herds and flocks, every tenth animal of all that pass under the herdsmans staff, shall be holy to the Lord. Terms of Use Privacy Policy PC(USA) Donor Privacy Policy GDPR Privacy Notice Contact. Help us to wisely use the time you have given us. In a way, this offering is a response to all that has come before us. Offering Prayer Everlasting Father, thank you that you are the light of the world, guiding our steps on your path. As we give our gifts and tithes to you, we are reminded of your great gift. You have found an obedient And bless the works of our hands. Amen. The Church is fruitful, made holy by the blood of Christ: Open our eyes and hearts to those we meet. We remember that you told us to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Guard our hearts and may we, in bringing our offerings to you now, store up treasure in your kingdom. So fulfill your word in our lives today. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Thank you God for these. Let the majesty of the Father be the light that guides us, the compassion of the Son be the love that inspires us and the presence of the Spirit be the power that empowers us. Give Back to God Prayer Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. Therefore, I am determined to invest my future and destiny in you so that I can go to heaven. $g $&">6D7@[$sL@#1 5 Then the leader may say: Blessed are you, God of all creation; a cut set on a mountain: Accept Our Gratitude Prayer God, our hearts overflow with thanksgiving to you. here is a look at some great prayers for tithes and offerings. We know you own the cattle on a thousand hills and that the earth is yours in all its fullness. Where the wounded receive comfort for their souls, the weary are revived, the despairing are filled with hope, the depressed filled with joy, and the sick are healed. And so, blessed Lord, we give you our tithes and offerings now, but more importantly, we give you our love and our esteem. You said to test you in this. to do. Copyright 2022 Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Commissioning Ritual for Transitional Minister, Prayer seeking forgiveness/reconciliation, 2023 Church Life Survey - participate any Sunday in August, PYM seek Events & Communications Manager - fixed term, up to 20hrs wk, Moderator's Appeal for Ohope Marae: March 2023 update, Treasurers' information - Church Management Support Guide. Worship should always offer opportunities to respond to Christs call to become disciples by professing faith, by uniting with the church, and by taking up the mission of the people of God, as well as opportunities for disciples to renew the commitment of their lives to Jesus Christ and his mission in the world. You can select the newsletters you'd like to receive at the link below. We have come to a time in the service to say "thank you" with our economic resources our money. We give you our money,cold and hard,or crisp and easily blown away. Accept and use our offerings for your glory and for the service of your kingdom. Here may your children, gathered around your altar, Bless Our Offerings Prayer Lord, my Rock and Redeemer, thank you that you are infinitely, consistently, and perfectly wise. And we worship you through our giving of our tithes and offerings, with gladness and adoration. In hindsight, we know the devastation of this day. God of all Abundance, thank you for the gifts before us that we return to you for the work of your kingdom. We give our lives back to God as a way of saying thank you sharing money with those who are in need, giving food to those who are hungry, and spending our time to help others. Visit. We know that you will bless our efforts and contributions for the proclamation of the gospel and the building up of your church. its tendrils carried on the tree of the cross, While we often find temporary security in our possessions, remind us that true security comes from our relationship with you through your son, Jesus Christ. send your Spirit from heaven to make this Church an ever-holy place, And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. As we come to give you our tithes and offerings, we ask that you would bless us in return. celebrate the memorial of the Paschal Lamb, Amen. worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or newsletters; or in personal, small group, or family devotion. Out of gratitude we give,for you have given us so much. Prayer for Illumination Before reading from the Bible, we seek the illumination of the Holy Spirit and call upon God to make us receptive to the life-giving Word that comes to us through both the reading and proclamation of Scripture. We are blessed that our giving increases what we have financially and spiritually. O God who gathers more, and still more, people to your table a table that is not contained by our one church, but extendsacross varied worship spaces, across diverse cultures and communities . Amen. Let them continue to give with cheerfulness and full trust that you will never fail them in their time of need. Amen. You told us to see if you will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for us blessing without measure. In Your Word You have promised that You will give me wisdom in the affairs of life. Amen. We know you dont need anything material from us, but you desire our reverence. May we be filled with all the fullness of God. On this holy day, receive our offerings as an affirmation of our commitment to be your faithful disciples. Halleluiah! You give us the wonder and marvel of summer, with the warmth and fun of faith. Accept our tithes and offerings as a gift of worship to you. We are thankful that you provide for us financially, you provide for us spiritually, and you provide for us in so many other ways. Father, your will, your plan, your way. We remember the others who have encouraged us. As we give today, remind us that generosity to others enriches us in many ways. Kaci Clark-Porter We are blessed that your command is accompanied by a promise. Father, please let me adequately live my life for you. Our Gifts Remind Us of Your Great Gift Prayer Lord God, thank you for upholding our lives. endstream endobj startxref Let us return to God the offerings of our life In response to Gods love in Christ we offer our lives, our gifts, our abilities, and our material goods for Gods service. Lord, bless us and keep us, make your face shine upon us. You are God, who made the world and everything in it. May the gifts that we return to you become a blessing for your whole community,enriching and empowering us for the work to which you call us.Amen. You give us everything we need, so we may abound in every good work. Father, we honor you here in this place. Amen. Help us, Faithful God, to see you in the needs that confront us daily. And so we who are the gifts of creation now give gifts to our Creator. See related pages: Passion / Palm Sunday, Season of Lent, Opening Prayer, Presbyterian Worship. or hard-heartedness, but a soft, sensitive heart that is willing to do All this, O God, you planned in your compassion. You warned us not to store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal, but to store up treasures in heaven. Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Luke 23:42. We pray in the name of the Risen One. In response to Gods love in Jesus Christ we offer God our lives, our gifts, our abilities, and our material goods, for Gods service.. I will obey you with joy. through your goodness we have these gifts to share. Psalm 100, June 25, 2023 Fourth Sunday after Pentecost, Loving God, we thank you. Eternal God, many have prayed for this child, and You gave us the petition that we asked of You. (W-3.3301) When the Lords Supper is to be celebrated, gifts of bread and wine may be brought to the Table in thanksgiving for Gods Word. In worship, God presents us with the costly self-offering of Jesus Christ. Here may the poor find justice, Amen. May this be a place your saints, young and old, are encouraged in the gospel, equipped for service, sanctified in the truth, and joyously assured of the eternal redemption Jesus has earned for us. Help us to give freely, sacrificially and cheerfully towards the work of your kingdom. All rights reserved. Let us hear the word and be moved to greater faith and obedience. Everything we have is a gift from you. The Virtue of Generosity Prayer Holy Father, youve commanded us to give, and youve instructed us to give generously and joyously. I want to go to heaven that has peaceful bliss where people never suffer pain or abuse.