Inspired by Isaiah 55

“Come,” says the Lord. “All you who are thirsty, come to the waters.”

“Come. Here there is bread and wine for your soul.”

“Come,” says the Lord, “come be my people, and I will be your God.”

We are your people. You are our God. Come, let us walk in the way of the Lord!  Let us worship God! 

Ellen R. Dawson

Adapted from John 6 (NIV)

Leader: Jesus said to them, “Very truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” “Sir,” They replied, “always give us this bread.”

People: We also want this True Bread that gives life.

Leader: Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.“

People: We believe, Jesus, that You are the Bread of Life and we receive this truth.

Leader: Then let us pray as we sing…

(John 6:32-34, NIV, adapted for liturgical use)

Adapted from Psalm 104:27, John 6:34, 35, and Colossians 3:1

The Lord gives food in due season; 

God satisfies the desire of every living thing. 

Jesus said: I am the bread of life. 

God, give us this bread always. 

We have been raised with Christ. 

Let us seek the things that are above. 

Austin D. Hill (adapted from ESV)

Only the hungry search for bread.

Only the thirsty look for water.

This is a place for those who are hungry and thirsty in spirit.

Only those who ache for meaning will pursue it.

Only those who yearn for a deeper life will seek it.

This is a place for those who ache and yearn for something more.

So let us come here today with our hunger and thirst,

our unsatisfied longings, our heart-felt yearnings,

and let the God of life satisfy our souls.

Ann Siddall, Stillpoint Spirituaity Centre