Prayers of Adoration & Confession

Watch or 12:24

Let us pray…

Breathe… 

Christmas God, with all creation,
our hearts are filled with love,
as Christ is born and we hold you
in your vulnerability.

Breathe…

Our hearts are filled with amazement,
as Christ grows through childhood
and we see your wisdom.

Breathe…

Our hearts are filled will awe,
as Christ continues obedient
to your saving will in adulthood.

Breathe…

We are aware, dear God,
that while you are close to us
in love, wisdom and grace,
we are not always close to you.
We confess who we are
and ask that you would help us to grow
and to know you as Christ knew you.

Amen

Word of Grace

God is wise and God is merciful,
God knows our hearts and God hears our cry.
God comes to search for us in the birth of Christ.
And God leads us home.

Hear Christ’s word of grace:
Your sin is forgiven.
Thanks be to God.

Ian Ferguson, offered for worship 02/01/2022, Christmas 2C

Prayers of the people

Watch or 1:09:26

Benevolent God of summer winds

We pray for the World: We pray for all those leading health systems and communities in Australia and world-wide.
May they lead with a sense of justice, and compassion.
May we all feel a sense of hope about this new year.

In your mercy, hear our prayers
We feel our feet on the ground.
We wait, quietly, for the north wind to blow
and the southerly wind to respond, bringing change.

We pray for the Church: may the Uniting Church help those
who found Christmas exhausting, hard, lonely.
May it welcome children into the circle in caring and creative ways.
May we draw the strength from an inner source, to feel compassion towards others, in this new year.

In your mercy, hear our prayers
We feel our feet on the ground.
We wait, quietly, for the north wind to blow
and the southerly wind to respond, bringing change.

We pray for those in need: may those in poor health find support.
May those who just cannot face it all again, find inner strength, feel renewed.
May we all feel a sense of peace about this new year.

In your mercy, hear our prayers
We feel our feet on the ground.
We wait, quietly, for the north wind to blow
and the southerly wind to respond, bringing change.

In the name of Christ, breath of life.  Praise. Amen

Jim Kilpatrick, offered for worship 02/01/2022, Christmas 2C