Worship Texts

for May 4th, 2008
The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Scriptures:

Psalm 68: 1 - 10, 33 - 36
Acts 1: 6 - 14
1 Peter 4: 12 - 14, 5: 6 - 11
John 17: 1 - 11

Anniversary and Birthday Prayer:

Eternal God, creator and sustainer of all life:  Bless, preserve and guide your daughters and sons as they mark another year of life in you.  Make their hearts ready to receive your love and free to love others.  Grant them grace to grow into the fullness of Christ.  Strengthen them, give them joy and awaken them every day to the power of your saving help.  Through Jesus Christ our Lord:  Amen.