Prayers For Worship May 2017

PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP May 7, 2017
Greeting
Do not greet the Good Shepherd like a stranger —
Open your arms and embrace Him fully!
Open your hearts and love Him dearly!

Penitential Prayer
Forgive us Lord, for our failure to be clothed in sincere compassion, kindness and humility.

Forgive us Lord, for our failure to be clothed in gentleness and patience.

Forgive us, Lord for our failure to put on love.

Blessing
Do not try to bypass Christ. Follow Him.
Christ is the way in to the Heart of God;
Christ is the gate to eternal peace.

PRAYERS FOR WORSHIP May 14, 2017
Greeting
Come forth, you who are hungry
for in the House of the Lord
you will be fed.
Come forth, you who are weary
for in the House of the Lord
you will be comforted.

Penitential Prayer
Father, we ask Your forgiveness
if we have said, “We give up,”
rather…