Gracious and loving God, you set in motion the
morning sun and the evening stars. You
have led us through the harshness of winter into the bright promise of
Spring. We are grateful that the snow
has finally melted and we can see our sidewalks, lawns and our neighbors. We feel a renewed energy and look for signs
of new growth everywhere.
God of all creation, your visible signs of new
life surround us. Green is replacing
brown, light is replacing the dark. Each
sign points to the resurrection that is to come. Help us to also see the signs of the new
life that you desire for each of us.
Set us free from our reluctance to live fully and deeply. Awaken us to the beauty that holds and
enfolds us. Set aside our fears and
fill us with energy and courage. Open
our eyes to all we can become in the life you have set before us.
Lord, you walk with us when we face dark days. We cry out
to you from the depths, Lord— listen to our voices! We ask
that you surround Bertha West and her family as they mourn the loss of her
daughter Angela. Walk with Wade,
Teresa, Wesley and Tara Thrall as they grieve the loss of Wade’s father
Arthur, who passed shortly before his 89 birthday. Heal and transform Chris Hanzelin, as he has
many days ahead in the hospital. Comfort us all with your loving arms and peaceful
spirit as we struggle with loss, illness, fear. Help us to find ways to comfort others and
share those tender places in our own lives with one another.
Help us Lord …
we each have our own struggles, fears and
weaknesses. We need your help to see
our way through. We share with you the
places we need your help…
Thank you Lord … As
we gather together this morning in your house, O God, we are thankful for much.
We rejoice in the baptisms of Lucia and Shallon! We are grateful for this building, for the
people who come in and out of these doors each week, and for your spirit that
inspires us to imagine a bright future for our congregation. We offer to you now our individual thanks …
Imaginative God, bless the efforts of our church
leaders and especially our Stewardship team.
Be with us this week as we imagine what the future is for FCC and each
prayerfully consider our financial commitments to the church for next year.
As we continue our walk through Lent and towards
Holy Week, we know that you are with us on this journey. We know that ahead of us are the joyous
shouts of Hosanna, the sorrowful denials of friends, and darkness of the tomb. But you have also promised us a new life, we have knowledge of the resurrection and
know that Christ calls us to move forward in hope. Help us be a church that lives in all
seasons, that supports one another through the times of celebration and the
times of challenge. Help each of us be “all in” and committed to the work of your Kingdom. Together we pray to you, with the words your
son shared with his disciples …
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