Openings and Closings
Here we are Lord; your people, your Church meeting
together in your presence. We welcome each other and we welcome
You. Make yourself known to us new ways through our worship, our
prayers and our understanding of your Word today.
Through our hymns and songs, our prayer and meditation, the joining
of our lives in fellowship we worship you, Father Son and Holy Spirit.
Enfold us in your love, and empower our worship that your name might
be glorified in this place and in our lives.
We are gathered here today, Lord God as your people to offer you
our sacrifice of prayer and worship. We come from different walks
of life; some are well educated, others not; some have walked with
you for many years, others are just starting their journey; some
are strong, others weak; some are full of joy, others burdened by
care.
You love each of us in equal measure. You pour your blessings on
us in equal measure.
We have gathered here today, Lord God as your people to offer you
our sacrifice of prayer and worship.
We have fed on your Word, been refreshed through your living water,
felt the encircling of your Spirit around this fellowship and around
individual lives.
As we go from this place may we continue to know your presence and
power in the very different lives that we lead, to your praise and
glory.
As we take our worship, praise and prayer from this place and into
our daily lives, may our lives be sustained through the love of
our Heavenly Father. May we feel the presence of our Saviour walking
beside us, and know the power of the Spirit in both our actions
and our words.
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