PRAYER FOR THE ASSEMBLY
From the Book of Common Prayer
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
REFLECTION
New City Catechism Question 117
Q: With what attitude should we pray?
A: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God's will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.
Supporting Scripture
Philippians 4:6
[6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 93
The Lord Reigns
[1] The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty;
the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved.
[2] Your throne is established from of old;
you are from everlasting.
[3] The floods have lifted up, O Lord,
the floods have lifted up their voice;
the floods lift up their roaring.
[4] Mightier than the thunders of many waters,
mightier than the waves of the sea,
the Lord on high is mighty!
[5] Your decrees are very trustworthy;
holiness befits your house,
O Lord, forevermore.
WORSHIP THROUGH SINGING
"Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things.
Let this be known throughout the earth." Isaiah 12:5
THE WORD PREACHED
Matthew 6:11
[11] Give us this day our daily bread.