Heavenly Father, Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer… We gather here today to be together in your presence; we gather to become one in worship of you. Open our hearts to your presence, and our minds to your word. Open our lives to become channels of your grace and goodness, for we know that every good and perfect Gift come from you – so we give you thanks and praise.
Loving God, we know that you will continue to guide and sustain us as a community of faith. For 87 years the Body of Christ known as Riverside has worshipped and served you here. Your Spirit is alive and thriving in this place. Our mission and ministry is vibrant and vital; and we will continue to share your grace through all that we do, led by your guiding hand and gentle touch. … When times of uncertainty surround us, help us rest in the knowledge of your steadfast love and unchanging grace. As brothers and sisters in Christ, help us draw strength from one another. In the days and weeks ahead, help us deepen our relationship with you, with one another, most importantly, with the people of this community. May we live our witness – sharing our faith in Jesus Christ, through all we do and say. To you be all glory and praise, now and forever.
• We offer prayers this day for those who are grieving a loss… Bring them the comfort of your presence and the knowledge of your unfailing love.
• We offer prayers for those who need your healing touch – those we have named and those we name now in our hearts… Bring them the healing touch that comes only from you.
• And we offer prayers for those who simply need to find rest in you… In you we do find rest and peace, strength and grace.
• We also offer prayers for all who live in the path of Hurricane Gustav. May they find shelter from the storm; and may they find rest and peace in you.
We pray this and all our prayers in the way of Jesus, the Christ. Amen.
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