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.
