PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP June 4, 2017
Greeting
Again we are gathered in the assurance that the Risen Christ is with us, saying, “Peace be with you/ Receive the Holy Spirit.”
Penitential Prayer
Forgive us, Father. We lock Your Holy Spirit out of our hearts, wanting You, and yet afraid.
We want to be Your disciples
but we fear the risks involved.
We want to proclaim Your Truth
but we fear the criticism.
We want to feed the poor
but we fear the cost.
We want to shelter the homeless
clothe the needy
heal the sick
defend the helpless
but we fear the time involved.
Lord, we want to confess our sins
but…
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