Now receive our tithes and offerings, we pray. Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, Loving Father, you quench our spiritual and emotional thirst through the life-giving love of your son, Jesus Christ. Lead us, while we remain here on earth, to serve you through all the people around us who are in need. During public worship, at an appropriate time, and as an act of thanksgiving, the tithes and offerings of the people are gathered and received. Father, according to Your Word, everything that I set my hand to shall prosper. 40 Best Bible Scriptures on Being Filled with the Holy Spirit, Deuteronomy 23:2 Meaning of No One Born of a Forbidden Marriage, 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. We know that everything is at your disposal, and you are not dependent on us. Amen. Amen. its branches envelop the world, Here may your children, gathered around your altar, A Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication | Presbyterian Church of Terms of Use Privacy Policy PC(USA) Donor Privacy Policy GDPR Privacy Notice Contact. go where you want me to go, I'll do what you want me to do. We give you our money,cold and hard,or crisp and easily blown away. Open our eyes and hearts to those we meet. And bless the works of our hands. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org.". Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Copyright 2022 Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Commissioning Ritual for Transitional Minister, Prayer seeking forgiveness/reconciliation, 2023 Church Life Survey - participate any Sunday in August, PYM seek Events & Communications Manager - fixed term, up to 20hrs wk, Moderator's Appeal for Ohope Marae: March 2023 update, Treasurers' information - Church Management Support Guide, the easy conversation between old friends, the warm look of hello from across the room, the cards sent which say, "Just thinking of you". The offerings are brought forward. and be fed at the table of Christ's work and Christ's body. my will, but your will be done. You have come close to each of us. Cause the windows of heaven to open and pour out showers of blessings as you promised. Hell has horror but heaven has peace! Multiply what we give for the effective growth of your kingdom. %%EOF Your Son, who lives and reigns with You In this way, I will find favor with You and with others. Joyful Offering Prayer Compassionate Father, thank you that you are our strength and our song, you fill our hearts with joy. We pray in the name of Jesus. Thank you God for these. Father in heaven, source of holiness and true purpose, Amen. Strengthen us to recognize Your blessings, to be grateful, and to respond accordingly. We recognize everything we have belongs to you. Throughout all time, you have been with your people in the seasons of life.You have given us the precious gift of time - time in your glorious creation, time with loved ones, time with your most holy Word, time to live, love, laugh, worship, and serve. Support the Pentecost Offering. Treasure in Heaven Offertory Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, thank you that, by you, all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible. Accept these tithes and offerings we give you today as a thank offering for your immeasurable blessings. Amen. In worship the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for Gods service in the world.