Loving and Caring Father Opening Prayer:: Luke 15: 11-32
Loving and Caring Father Opening Prayer:: Luke 15: 11-32
Loving and Caring Father Opening Prayer:: Luke 15: 11-32
Loving and Caring Father Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father we adore You and glorify your name. You are an awesome and glorious God. We acknowledge that You are the only living God. Father, forgive us for sins of pride, rebellion, disobedience, selfishness, hatred, and idolatry. Lord, forgive us for half-hearted worship. Forgive us for disrespecting Your Holy name and treating You irreverently. Lord, remind us of those we need to forgive; and help us to forgive. We thank you for the gift of life and the blessings that you had shower upon us. Thank you for our parents who work hard for us to experience the life that we have now. Thank you for protection and guidance. Father, we pray that you will continually to be with us for we are nothing without you. This we ask in Jesus name we pray, Amen. Reading: Luke 15: 11- 32 Reflection: The parable teaches us about forgiveness. It shows that even we are sinners ,God accept us and called us His sons. Let us pause, pray, reflect and ask ourselves: Am I like the prodigal son? Am I like the jealous elder brother? Am I like the loving father who welcomes anyone even if he/ she had done wrong? Do I celebrate the loving mercy of God and his goodness? Prayers of the Faithful Dear Lord, we thank you for bringing our family together for this celebration of Christmas. Lord Hear our Prayer. Dear God, please protect and keep safe our family who were not able to be together. Let them know the love we have for them. Lord Hear our Prayer. Lord, welcome into Your Kingdom our family that has left us this year. We remember them with love and
commend them to Your love. Lord Hear our Prayer. Lord, protect our community and let the spirit of the community develop and grow together. Lord Hear our Prayer. Protect the vulnerable in our community. Keep them safe and bring hope to their lives. Lord Hear our Prayer. Lord, Protect and guide our Church at this time. Lord Hear our Prayer.
Closing Song: Shepherd of my soul, I give you full control Wherever you may lead, I will follow I have made a choice to listen to your voice wherever you may lead I will go
Should I face a mighty mountain or a valley dark and deep Shepherd of my soul will be my guide