1st in our series on the 4 elements of Church
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We gather in song
Prayer as we separate into groups for the liturgy of the word
Living God, you gather us
From our separate lives
Into one body as Your Church.
As we separate for a time
To hear your word to us today
Send your Holy Spirit on us all
To inspire us, guide us
And enflame us Amen
Prayer as we separate into groups for the liturgy of the word
•Those who are remaining in church
God be with you there
•Those who are going out to the hall
God be with you here
We gather in confession
We are gathered by God in the absolution
We gather in giving God the glory
1st in our series on the 4 elements of Church
Gathering
• Collecting
• Becoming
• Cementing
• Celebrating
• Waiting
• Shaping
• Harvesting
Prayer at the preparation of the table
As the grain once scattered in the field
And the grapes once dispersed on the hillside
Are now united on this table as bread and wine
May your whole church soon be gathered together
From the corners of the earth
Into your kingdom
Amen