Leader Let Us gather in the lavish hospitality of our father Abraham and of our Triune God, Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit. (Gn. 18:3)
Gathered: Lord, it is good for us to be here. (Mt. 17:4)
Lighting the Christ candle
Leader Jesus Christ is the Light of the world. (Jn. 1:4)
Gathered: The Light no darkness can overcome (Jn. 1:5)
Mark 9: 38-43 John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him because he was not following us." 39 But Jesus said, "Do not stop him, for no one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. 40. Whoever is not against us is for us. 41 For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward. 42 "If any of you cause one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for you if a great millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea. 43 If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire.
Lord's Prayer (recited together). |
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. for thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory, forever and ever. Amen.
Closing Prayer
Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. May we love you with our whole being and willingly share the concerns of our neighbors. May your followers of all denominations become signs of unity and loving wholeness. May we recognize your presence in the efforts of all people of faith and good will. Amen.
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