Amen. Sowing and Reaping Prayer Great and awesome God, we give our tithes and offerings to you today, joyously and not begrudgingly. We know you dont need anything material from us, but you desire our reverence. and this altar a ready table for the sacrifice of Christ. bless the gifts that each of us brings today.May they strengthen bodies and nourish spirits,and be used for your glory. A song of praise may be included here, glorifying the triune God from whom all blessings flow. We ask that you receive our offerings and continue to supply all our needs. Amen. Amen. The offerings are brought forward. no more and no less, and with joy. I submit my will to Your will. May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. Your word says that we should give honor to you with the first fruits of our wealth. Prayer for Gods Affirmation of the Giver Loving Father, thank you for the privilege of partnering with you and each other in the work of the ministry. Nanette Sawyer, Associate Pastor. We value our ability to give in a way that honors your spirit. Help us to wisely use the time you have given us. We know that you will bless our efforts and contributions for the proclamation of the gospel and the building up of your church. You give us everything we need, so we may abound in every good work. "Prayer is not easy. 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. And so we who are the gifts of creationnow give gifts to our Creator. 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. John 10:1-10, Gracious Lord, we believe in the amazing gift of your son. 3 He said, Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them, 4 for all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on. Find Invitations to the Offering from Biblical and Confessional Resources for Worship. Amen. Prayer for Blessing Almighty and gracious God, we pray for your blessing today. Amen. here is a look at some great prayers for tithes and offerings. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. I rebuke rebellion and stubbornness in Jesus' Name. May the money that is collected be used for the ministry of this church to bring more souls into your kingdom and to nurture us spiritually. We yearn to share your unmistakable presence with all people. You give us the new life and growth of springtime,with the reminder of new life in Christ. These invisible gifts are what sustain our lives. God calls believers today to be disciplined and generous in giving support to the ministries of the church. You give us the chill and rain of winter,with time for us to sit and think. (LogOut/ Use these tithes and offerings for your glory. Youve taught us to be generous to those in need. Bless and use these to accomplish your will through this church. Prayer 3. PDF Prayers for Lent - Presbyterian Church In a way, this offering is a response to all that has come before us. Prayers of the People | Invitation to the Lords Table. Lord, we pray that You protect this innocent gift that You have given us. GEN. 14:1920 And he blessed him and said, Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand! And Abram gave him a tenth of everything. obedience. Father, according to Your Word, everything that I set my hand to shall prosper. You said, Give, and it will be given to you; for in the same measure as you give, it will be given to you again. We give to you today as a response to your goodness to us. Contact Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program, Racial Equity & Women's Intercultural Ministries. Amen. A song of praise may be included here, glorifying the triune God from whom all blessings flow. View pdf of bulletin. Prayer For Illumination Presbyterian. Matthew 21:1-11, Lord, you are the great teacher! No longer easily blown away,but lasting, unchanging,always there like your love for all your creation. Click on date to read prayer: Sunday, March 15. In Jesus' Strengthen us to recognize Your blessings, to be grateful, and to respond accordingly. Accept and use our offerings for your glory You said you will protect what we have sowed and that we will be fruitful and blessed. Prayer of Dedication Lent 2C February 21st, 2016. Amen. Amen. We pray in the name of the Resurrected One, Jesus Christ, the Messiah. We are proof of God's love. You enrich us in every way to be generous on every occasion. Please let my services be acceptable before you, and let me receive your overwhelming blessings throughout the days of my life. An Ordination Prayer | The Pastor's Blog 114 0 obj <> endobj Help us, Faithful God, to see you in the needs that confront us daily. Your word says that we will find joy in offering our time, talents, and money to meet the needs of others. Accept these tithes and offerings we give you today as a thank offering for your immeasurable blessings. Where you Father seek and find worshipers who worship in spirit and truth. And they brought in abundantly the tithe of everything. Creator God, Lord of the Universe,accept our gifts and our lives that the worldand all people may praise your name. Thank you, Father, for the joy of Prayer for Gods Work Father, we give our tithes and offerings to you. Then the leader may say: Blessed are you, God of all creation; through your goodness we have these gifts to share. May we serve you financially with our giving and spiritually through ministering with our gifts from you. Supply and Multiply Prayer Lord, our Provider, we praise you because you supply seed to the sower and bread for our spiritual and physical food. Help us to see you in those who are weak, and lonely, and hungry, and afraid. Affirm your love, grace, and provision for each giver in our midst. You have a good We also are blessed that our ministry of giving overflows in expressions of thanksgiving to you. We are thanking God, offering our gifts, and dedicating them to Gods purposes. Your Son, who lives and reigns with You reach up to the kingdom of heaven. We thank you for supplying and multiplying our store of seed and increasing the harvest of our righteousness. The offerings are brought forward. We now offer back to you a portion of what you have given us. In this way, I will find favor with You and with others. We recognize that you are greater than any of our attempts to describe you. 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. Give Back to God Prayer Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. Your word says that whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. We can worship you through singing spiritual songs and hymns together. Each of us is a fragile miracle,evidence of God's creative hands,and amazing grace. Here may the waters of Baptism overwhelm the shame of sin; Help us to be generous with our money, but also with our talents and time. Your generosity, grace, and mercy are astounding and we pray that the gifts we offer in worship and throughout the week might be used in Your name. 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. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) - Resources - Christmas Joy Worship Resources Prayer to the One Who Owns the Cattle on a Thousand Hills Lord God, our Creator, we joyfully present to you our tithes and offerings.