Theme
God awakens us to grace through prayer as we learn
to trust, surrender, and receive the Spirit’s presence.
to trust, surrender, and receive the Spirit’s presence.
Scriptures • Awakened Through Prayer
Liturgy
Call to Worship (based on Psalm 86: 4-7)
God is good and forgiving.
God is full of faithful love.
God gladdens our souls.
We lift our souls to God.
Let us worship the one who hears.
God, we offer our praise and thanksgiving.
Unison Prayer
God, you are merciful. We confess our trust in you sometimes fails. We try tens of different things before we try prayer. Thank you for being attentive when we pray. By your grace, strengthen our ability to receive your Spirit. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
Offertory Prayer
God, you have been so generous to us with your listening ear. You have also been generous with your answers. We pray that you will use these tithes and offerings to meet the needs of others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
God is good and forgiving.
God is full of faithful love.
God gladdens our souls.
We lift our souls to God.
Let us worship the one who hears.
God, we offer our praise and thanksgiving.
Unison Prayer
God, you are merciful. We confess our trust in you sometimes fails. We try tens of different things before we try prayer. Thank you for being attentive when we pray. By your grace, strengthen our ability to receive your Spirit. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, amen.
Offertory Prayer
God, you have been so generous to us with your listening ear. You have also been generous with your answers. We pray that you will use these tithes and offerings to meet the needs of others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Music
Hymns
Every Time I feel the Spirit (UM404)
Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart (UM500)
Sweet Hour of Prayer (UMH496)
Take Time to Be Holy (UM395)
Contemporary Worship Songs
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) - Matt Maher
Mighty Name of Jesus - Belonging Co
Trust In God - Elevation
Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
Run To The Father - Cody Carnes
Every Time I feel the Spirit (UM404)
Spirit of God Descend Upon My Heart (UM500)
Sweet Hour of Prayer (UMH496)
Take Time to Be Holy (UM395)
Contemporary Worship Songs
Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) - Matt Maher
Mighty Name of Jesus - Belonging Co
Trust In God - Elevation
Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
Run To The Father - Cody Carnes
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Lord I Need You - Matt Maher
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The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours) - Matt Maher
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Trust In God - Elevation
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Nothing Else - Cody Carnes
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Run To The Father - Cody Carnes
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Additional Resources - Books About Prayer
Meditations of the Heart by Howard Thurman
The Way of the Heart and Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen
Hearing God by Dallas Willard
Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church by Barbara A. Holmes
Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace through Biblical Meditation by Jennifer Tucker
The Way of the Heart and Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen
Hearing God by Dallas Willard
Joy Unspeakable: Contemplative Practices of the Black Church by Barbara A. Holmes
Present in Prayer: A Guided Invitation to Peace through Biblical Meditation by Jennifer Tucker
Additional Resources - Children's Books About Prayer
Journey to the Heart: Centering Prayer for Children by Frank Jelenek
