03-Nov-24

We've been remembering those people who have been a part of the Church before us and have brought it to us for our care and stewardship. We remember them for the way they lived out their lives of faith in front of us and also by the ways they gave of themselves and their resources so that this congregation would be God's presence in their place and time. Now it's our turn.
It's our turn to add our time and efforts and resources to bring God's Realm into our time and place.
Let's consider how we can be a part of that as we take up our offering for today.

Prayer:

Please join me now in prayer.
God who has given us so much, who has given us Jesus and has given us the saints throughout time and space to bring the Church to us, help us to be a part of that great cloud of witnesses by adding our own gifts and talents and resources so the Church will continue in our generation.
Bless these gifts that we have given, that they will be put to use for your word to be preached, for people in need to be helped, and for the suffering to be comforted.
We pray in the name of Jesus, our Christ, Amen.