Blessings on Faith In Action

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Heavenly Father, You have commanded us to love

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Psalm 51:10-12, Colossians 3:12-13, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 Peter 3:8, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 22:37-39

Pastor: Heavenly Father, You have commanded us to love You above all things and our neighbors as ourselves. By Your Holy Spirit, mold and shape us into the image of Your Son, for we desire to look, ...

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Glorifying God Through Our Actions

Author

Laura B. Murray

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Genesis 27:, 1 Kings 21:, Matthew 6:33, Philippians 4:8, Psalm 15:1-2

Gracious God, in our desire to achieve success and recognition, we have disregarded honesty and integrity in our speech and actions. Forgive us for our shortcuts, white lies, and dishonesty. Help us b...

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Lord God, let us keep your Scriptures

Author

Origen of Alexandria

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Psalm 1:2-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 18:1-8, James 1:22, Ephesians 1:17-18

Lord God, let us keep your Scriptures in mind and meditate on them day and night, persevering in prayer, always on the watch. We beg you, Lord, to give us real knowledge of what we read and to show us...

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Live out your faith this week by doing

Author

Bud Thoreen

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Micah 6:8, Romans 12:13, Hebrews 13:16, 1 Peter 4:10, Matthew 5:16, James 2:17

Live out your faith this week by doing good deeds, God is with you.

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O Lord, we are too easily discouraged

Author

Bud Thoreen

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O Lord, we are too easily discouraged when things don’t go our way, when we face trials, testings, and even persecution. Lord forgive the weakness of our faith. We too often respond in anger and hurtf...

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As you go into the world this week be

Author

Bud Thoreen

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Romans 8:14, Matthew 4:1-11, Galatians 5:25, Ephesians 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, James 1:22

As you go into the world this week, be blessed with the knowledge of God’s word implanted in you. And be blessed with the presence of the Holy Spirit living in you and enabling you to put your faith i...

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Inspired by James 2:1-17

Author

Stuart R. Strachan, Jr.

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James 2:1-17

Lord, help us to be a people known for the ways in which we live out our faith by loving and serving all people, even those who, in the world’s eyes, have little to offer us. By treating them with dig...

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True Love

Author

Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia

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Romans 12:1, Isaiah 58:10, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 20:26-28, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Luke 9:23

Merciful Jesus Give us courage to deny privilege to lay down favor and safety in order to take up the cross of opportunity and justice Too often we fail to do this Merciful Jesus Give us courage to d...

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Blessing Ministry Event or Initiative

Author

Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia

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Micah 6:8, Matthew 25:35-40, John 6:1-14, Zechariah 4:6, Judges 6:11-16, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Acts 4:32-35, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4, Proverbs 16:3, Nehemiah 2:17-20, Philippians 4:19, Acts 18:1-4, Ephesians 2:14, John 4:4-26

This blessing includes prayers for the initiative/event itself, the volunteers for the event, the leaders organizing the event, the resources to be distributed at the event, and any community partners...

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Trusting in God's Faithful Strength

Author

Laura B. Murray

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Scripture

Matthew 25:, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Proverbs 3:5-6 , Exodus 14:13-14

Faithful God, we confess that we try to carry more than you ask and work hard to have our way. Help us to see and believe your goodness. Help us to lean into you and to trust that your strength will h...

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Anglican Baptism Service Template

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Baptism

Baptism Service PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR BAPTISM. FOR ADULTS OR OLDER CHILDREN The candidates who are able to answer for themselves are presented individually by their Sponsors, as fol...

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God, our heavenly Father–from whom all

God, our heavenly Father–from whom all families gain purpose, direction and life: When we need bread, you don’t give a stone; and when we ask for fish, you don’t give a snake; for you are good, you ar...

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Lord—There’s nothing You call us to do

Author

Richard Herman

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John 14:27, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 12:15, James 5:14-15, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Psalm 23:1-3

Lord—There’s nothing You call us to do that you don’t equip us to do. You ask us to release those we care about to You–then You furnish the faith to give them to You who have the love and power to mak...

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Church, we are Easter people

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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2 Samuel 12:13-14 , Isaiah 1:18 , 1 John 1:8-9, Luke 18:9-14, Acts 2:38, Psalm 96:1

Pastor: Church, we are Easter people living in resurrection victory. Along with the Psalmist, we worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. We declare His glory in the midst of His people. We p...

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As Christ’s Church here on earth

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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1 John 1:8-9, John 1:8-9, Luke 19:9-14, Psalm 51:1-2, Luke 18:9-14, Acts 2:38

Leader: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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Confessing Sins, Seeking God's Grace

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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1 John 1:8-9, Isaiah 43:1-7, Micah 6:8, Matthew 28:18-20, Psalm 133:1-3

Pastor: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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Forgiven, Rejoice in Salvation

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Acts 2:29-40, 1 John 1:8-9

Pastor: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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Embracing God's Forgiveness

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Acts 4:31-35 , 1 John 1:8-9

Leader: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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Cleansed by His Forgiving Grace

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Acts 2:29-40, 1 John 1:8-9, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 10:9-10, Ezekiel 36:26

Pastor: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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Confession & Assurance of Pardon on a Bigger Story

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Acts 4:31-35, 1 John 1:8-9

Leader: As Christ’s Church here on earth, we are invited to be a part of a bigger story, welcomed as members of a larger community, and called to a greater mission. In humble repentance we must ack...

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God exalted Jesus at His right hand as Leader and Savior

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Acts 5:31, John 20:31, Mark 9:24, John 20:19-31

Pastor: God exalted Jesus at His right hand as Leader and Savior People: to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. Pastor: In repentant faith, we come before our Lord in confessi...

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Maundy Thursday Worship Service

Author

The Pastor's Workshop

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Maundy Thursday

Order of Service The following is adapted from a service performed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lisle, Illinois. Musical and liturgical suggestions are provided, but free to adapt the service t...

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By grace, through Jesus, God calls us His children

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Ezekiel 36:25-27 , Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 51:10-12, Psalm 32:5

Pastor: By grace, through Jesus, God calls us His children so that we might become more like Him, setting our hope on His grace, and living as holy people who fear the Lord and love one another. Whe...

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Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Psalm 124:8, Psalm 130:3-4, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord, People: who made heaven and earth. Leader: If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? People: But wit...

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Confessing Sins, Seeking Forgiveness Together

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Psalm 124:8, Jonah 3:10, Isaiah 55:7, Romans 3:23-24, 1 John 1:8-9, Psalm 96:1

Pastor: Church, we are Easter people living in resurrection victory. Along with the Psalmist, we worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. We declare His glory in the midst of His people. We p...

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Easter People Seeking God's Forgiveness

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Scripture

Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:19, Luke 24:1-12, Psalm 96:1

Pastor: Church, we are Easter people living in resurrection victory. Along with the Psalmist, we worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. We declare His glory in the midst of His people. We p...

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Proclaiming His Glory

Author

Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois

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Scripture

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 96:1-9, Psalm 96:1

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. Pastor: Alleluia! Christ is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Pasto...

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Most Holy God–Father, Son and Holy

Author

Richard Herman

Scripture

John 16:33, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 91:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 29:11, James 1:5

Most Holy God–Father, Son and Holy Spirit: We celebrate Your presence and rejoice in Your light that shines in our lives and our world. Thank You for Your sustaining presence in the past year...that w...

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Prayer of Adoration Wonderful,

Author

Richard Herman

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Prayer of Adoration Wonderful, Counselor, … Everlasting Father, Prince of peace. King of Kings, Lord of Lords. Mighty, Holy One of Israel. Immanuel, Comforter, Lion and Lamb, Alpha and Omega: With y...

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All Brought to Light

Author

Lisa Ann Moss Degrenia

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Royal One, grant us strength to serve and keep on serving to risk and keep on risking to love and keep on loving Holy One, grant us faith to stand, trusting all will be revealed to bow, knowing all w...

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