Sunday Prayers: 27th Sunday in ordinary Time - October 4

Approaching God

Welcome & Announcements

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Almighty God, Creator of the majestic mountains and Maker of the spacious sky, we come before You as humble servants, devoted disciples, and seekers of Your way, truth and life.

People: Loving Father, You have power over life and death, faith and failure, love and grief. We look to You for help and strength, guidance and counsel, purpose and meaning for our lives.

Guide:  Merciful Lord, we recognize that we are imperfect and unwise. We know that our actions can be foolish and selfish. We understand that our choices can be rebellious and wrong, hateful and unhealthy, sinful and destructive. When we give into temptation and give up our faith; when we disregard Your words and disrespect Your ways, forgive us. Hear us now as we silently pray.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Heavenly Father, cover our many sins with the cleansing blood of Christ. Remove us from temptation and restore us to Your Kingdom. For it is only through Jesus that we can be completely pardoned and totally forgiven of all our faults and faithless ways. In His precious words, we continue to pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel:

Guide:  When we believe in Jesus, we have everlasting life. When we ask Him for forgiveness, He has the power to fully pardon our past mistakes. Let us rejoice and give thanks to God, for Christ is our Savior, both now and forever.   Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: O LORD, why does trouble come to us and why do good people suffer? We remember Your deeds of deliverance and Your ways of salvation. Come to us and heal us.

People:            Turn towards us, O Living God, and take away our fears by strengthening our faith. You have helped our people across many generations. Come to us now, in this holy place. Touch us with Your Presence. Heal us by Your Love.

Pastor: Do not forget those whom we cherish and love, Almighty Lord. Heal them of all that harms them in body, mind, soul and spirit. Do not let our loved ones give into to despair. Fill them with peace and hope, strength and health, restoration and power.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: May God rise up and deliver us. May His Healing touch be with us all day long. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 74)

Prayer for Illumination :

Reader :            Holy Spirit, lift up our hearts through these sacred scriptures, so that we may be blessed by the teaching of Christ and the turning over of our lives to Him this day. In the Precious Name of Jesus. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:

Dedication(unison) : Lord Jesus, we present these gifts cheerfully and lovingly. We ask that You will bless them for Your ministry and mission in this community. May we declare our loyalty to God’s Kingdom and dedicate our lives to Your service, both now and forever. Amen.

Communion

Hymn:

Benediction (unison): May Christ enable and encourage us to love those we like the least; may the Father give us compassionate hearts to care for others each day; and may the Holy Spirit help us to change other lives through acts of mercy, kindness, and love, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology         Praise God, from whom all blessings flow & Postlude

Sunday Prayers - 26th Sunday in Ordinary time - 27 September

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Everlasting Father, in whose world we live, and by whose will we are sustained, we come to You as servants and seekers, pilgrims and followers, praising Your Name and glorifying Your works.

People: God of goodness and grace, Lord of life and love, who enhances our faith with purpose, and who blesses our worship with power, come among us today and teach us Your sacred ways.

Guide:  Heavenly Father, we know that we are sinful and unworthy of Your favor. We have allowed pride and prejudice, falsehood and foolishness to influence our choices and damage our spirits. Hear us now as we sorrowfully confess our personal sins to You alone.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Almighty Lord, Christ is our Burden Bearer and Sin Destroyer. He is our One Hope and Living Sacrifice. We make these confessions and pleas in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Holy Son, in whose words we now pray, saying, "Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:  In the past, God gave His people the Law of Moses to guide us. Because we could not keep the Law, He sent His Son Jesus to die for all our sins. In Him alone, we are restored to God's favor, so let us be glad and rejoice in the glorious power of our Lord and Savior forevermore. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:            Let us praise the LORD for His protection and compassion. Let us commend and applaud Him for His works of healing and deliverance

People:            The LORD's love is great toward us; we will place our prayers and people in His Hands. We will call upon the faithfulness of the LORD, which endures forever.

Pastor:            The LORD is amongst us; His Holy Presence touches our hearts and souls. O LORD, our God, Giver of good and the Healer of health, restore strength and peace to us and all our loved ones. Hear us now as we quietly pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor:            May we praise the LORD who heals us from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 117)

 

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer of Illumination

Reader:           Holy Spirit, enhance our understanding by opening our hearts and minds to these sacred scriptures. Teach us Christ's ways and enable us to leave this sanctuary knowing what purposes He would have us fulfill through these holy words. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

Sermon 

The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison):

Lord Jesus, You speak us through the scriptures and touch our souls with Your Spirit. We interpret Your teaching by applying Your words in our daily lives. As commanded, we bring before You our tithes and offerings, placing them in Your hands for the ministry of glorifying God and the mission of broadcasting His Kingdom to the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray.  Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction(unison):  May Christ enable us to accept one another as partners in His grace; may the Father keep us praising His ways each and every day; and may the Holy Spirit guide and lead us throughout our lives, so that we may bring, glory, honor and blessing to the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forevermore.  Amen.

Doxology        Praise God, from whom all blessings flow  & Postlude

Sunday prayers - 25th Sunday In Ordinary Time - September 20

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Almighty and Powerful God, whose strength supports our people and whose purpose directs our lives, we praise and magnify Your Holy Name. You are the Lord of the storm and sunshine, and the Creator of Heaven and Earth. We lift up our hearts before You, with adoration, joy and thanksgiving.

People: Everlasting Father, who showers us with many blessings and who pours out compassion, care and concern over our lives, we acknowledge You as the Sovereign of our souls and the Holy King of our hearts.

Guide: Gracious God, we appeal to Your mercy and grace, asking forgiveness of all our past mistakes and present sinfulness. Hear us now as we silently confess our faults to You alone.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Compassionate Lord, we humbly thank You for Your Son Jesus, the Christ who saves us from our sins. We pledge our lives to Jesus and unite our hearts to Him through His Holy words of prayer, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Christ urges us to live our lives by remaining dedicated to God and His Kingdom. When we fail to live up to this expectation, Jesus redirects our paths and forgives us of our past mistakes. Christ is our Way, Truth and Life; there is nothing false in Him, so let us rejoice and give glory to our Savior forevermore. Amen.

Gloria Patri(sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: We love the LORD, for He hears our prayers and cries of concern. Because He addresses our prayers, we will call on Him all of our lives.

People: When we experience dread and fear, when we are anxious and beset by trouble, then we will call upon the Sacred Name of the LORD to save and heal us. The LORD is gracious and righteous; He is full of compassion.

Pastor: O LORD, protect us and all our loved ones. For those in need of strength and care, heal them from all that harms them in body, mind, heart and soul. Hear us now as we quietly pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor: May our souls be at rest and our fears all subside, for the LORD will be good to us. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 116)

The Message: Part #1

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader: Holy Spirit, come into our hearts and minds and envelop our spirits with the sacred scriptures. Let Christ's teaching carry us, so that we may bury the past, have hope in the present, and serve Him throughout the future. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message: Part #2 & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication(unison):

Lord Jesus, when we come together to sing hymns, say our prayers, and receive Your message, You expect us to apply the things that we have learned and respond by the giving of our lives to You. As we gather these tithes and offerings, we do so to bring glory to Your Name and to promote, preach about, and prosper the continuing ministry of God's Kingdom in this church, community, and across the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction(unison): May Christ make us one heart to serve Him; may the Father make us one voice to praise Him; and may the Holy Spirit make us one church to glorify the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude

Sunday prayers: 24th Sunday in ordinary : September 13

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Eternal Creator and Immortal God, whose Universe displays Your almighty power, we come before You as seekers and servants, disciples and devotees, to magnify and glorify Your wonderful deeds.

People: Compassionate Father and Loving Lord, we call upon You to fill our lives with Your blessings, bounty, and beauty. Your words sustain and direct us; Your mercies sanctify and correct us; Your love welcomes and accepts us.

Guide: Sovereign God and Glorious Savior, forgive us for allowing our faith to fade and our pride to proliferate; pardon our foolish ways and sinful choices. When we neglect to help others or discard opportunities to meet their needs, have mercy upon us and change our ways. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins to You alone.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Gracious Lord, only Jesus can restore us to Your joy and make our lives complete. When we yield to temptation and succumb sin, He redeems and restores us to Your blessing and favor. In Christ's Name, we further pray through His everlasting words saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Christ's teaching came from God and the words of forgiveness that He spoke from the Cross apply to all who seek His mercy and believe in His Name. Therefore, we are glad and will rejoice, for Jesus is the Restorer of our souls and the Savior of our lives, both now and forevermore. Amen.

Gloria Patri(sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: The Lord remembers who we are and loves us. God blesses all who revere and glorify His Holy Name.

People: May the LORD increase our strength and that of all our loved ones. May we each experience the blessings of encouragement and healing from the Maker of Heaven and Earth.

Pastor: Everything belongs to the LORD; our lives, our loved ones, and our church are in His hands. Almighty LORD, heal us and all our loved ones from everything that harms us in body, mind, heart and soul. Hear us now as we quietly pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor: We will praise and bless the One, True and Living God, whose compassion conquers our fears and whose faithfulness cares for our concerns. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 115)

The Message: Part #1

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader: Holy Spirit, help us to hear what Christ is saying to each one of us through these sacred words. Challenge our opinions and ideas; change our wayward lives and selfish ways. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message: Part #2 & the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication(unison):

Lord Jesus, You are really among us, sharing the secrets of our hearts and giving peace to our minds. We place these offerings and tithes before You, as symbols of our service and tokens of the truth that You proclaim. Take our lives and sanctify them to serve, honor, and worship You each and everyday. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction(unison): May Christ grant us faithful endurance in all that we face this week; may the Father bless us with encouragement as we seek to fulfill His purposes; and may the Holy Spirit bestow unity, harmony, and peace upon us as we worship, witness, and work to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude

Sunday Prayers - Ordinary 23 - Sept 06

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Gathering Song & Prelude

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Almighty God and Everlasting Father, whose justice is based on mercy and whose judgments are full of grace, we praise You for the promises of hope and the covenants of faith You have made and sustained with humankind.

People: Immortal Lord and King of Creation, who willed us to come and worship You in this holy sanctuary, we applaud Your Sacred Ways and freely accept Your authority over our lives.

Guide: Gracious Father, we have faltered in our faith and diminished our dependence upon You through our pride, selfishness and sinful choices. We have allowed ourselves to be deceived by our desires and distracted by our dreams. Forgive us for surrendering to temptation and neglecting Your Holy commands. Hear us now, as we seek Your pardon, in our silent prayers.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Precious Lord, only Your Son Jesus can save us from our sins. He is the Savior of our souls and the Restorer of our salvation. He alone is worthy of our worship and deserving of our praise. We make these confessions in Christ's Name and continue to pray in His everlasting words saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Jesus was sent by God to teach us new ways to live for Him. Christ glorified God by completing the works He set out to accomplish. His sacrifice saved our souls and His teaching restored us to the One, True and Living God, both now and forevermore. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: We have come out from our homes, O God, to come to Your house of holiness and healing. In this sacred sanctuary, we dedicate our lives to Your dominion and power.

People: When we are overwhelmed with fear or anxiety, grant us Your peaceful presence, O Lord. When our hearts are filled with hope and we seek to celebrate, allow us Your loving Spirit.

Pastor: When our bodies experience pain and our loved ones are distressed, permit us Your healing mercies. Gracious Lord, heal us, our loved ones and all for whom we pray from all that harms us in body, mind , heart and soul.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor: May the Lord answer our prayers by mending our lives, refreshing our spirits, and healing our wounds. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 114)

The Message: Part #1

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader: Holy Spirit, touch our hearts with this message and transform our thinking. Keep us focused on our faith and grant us opportunities to apply this lesson in our daily lives. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message: Part 2 & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication(unison):

Lord Jesus, You have granted us an understanding of Your ways and given us guidance for our lives. We thank You for these blessings, as we show our gratitude by offering our gifts and tithes to You. Take them and bless them for the work of Your church at Erin, which continues to glorify God and His Kingdom. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Communion

Closing Hymn:

Benediction(unison):

May Christ enable us to endure faithfully and witness effectively each day; may the Father continue to encourage us with His everlasting love; and may the Holy Spirit enhance our hope, so that we may worship and glorify the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude