+ We draw near to God, Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer.
Silence
Readings
Silence
Humility
Picture the other churches in the area.
Is one calling for your attention today?
Dream a dream: what could this church be?
Hold the present and potential before God
Living God
your story of our salvation
began with your world's beginning;
and we thank you that you've
invited us to be part of that story today.
Disciples have come before us
and will come after us
and you choose to use us all
in loving the world.
We thank you for brothers and sisters
in other communities around here;
people with hope and vision
people with questions and concerns
people searching for truth
people longing for healing.
In all that we do
keep us attentive to their needs,
their aspirations,
their boundaries
so that we never call from them
something they just can't give
or do
or be
but help us in all our relating
to deepen friendship
and welcome strangers
as we journey on together.
Free prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Lord, in your mercy
Let your kingdom come!