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4-Jan-25 (John 1:10-18)

There's a stanza in the hymn "Joy to the World" that goes, "Light and Life to all he brings. Risen with healing in his wings." Here at the table, we celebrate Jesus as our light-giver and life-bringer. Communion gathers us together as children of God, all in need of that light and life. We share together in the One who showed us, through word and deed, the depths of God's love for all of us.
Whatever else this week has brought our way, here at the table, we can encounter again, the light and life that Jesus brings.
Let us pray.

Prayer:

God who brings us light and life through Jesus, we thank you for Jesus and all that he gave to us. We thank you for these symbols, the bread and cup, that show that nothing can separate us from your light and life.
We pray that, as we take up these symbols, we can also take up the ministry of Jesus and, in our own ways, show your light and life to the people around us.
In the name of Jesus, Lord, Amen.