Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG
GATHERING PRAYER
Leader		God, our heavenly Father, we come together in prayer to thank you for all the gifts of your Holy Spirit. We appreciate all you give to us and do for us. Help us always to remember to be thankful.
All		Amen.
READING
Leader		A reading from the Book of Acts. (Read Acts 2:1,4)
RESPONSE
Leader		Sing with joy to God. Praise the Lord, our God.
All		We sing with joy.
Leader		Come and see the good that God has created for us.
All		We sing with joy.
Leader		God rules with justice. (based on Psalm 66:1,5-7)
All		We sing with joy.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS
Leader		Each of you has chosen a gift of the Holy Spirit for which you are thankful. As you bring your flames to the prayer table, say aloud the name of the gift. (Each time a flame is presented and gift named, children respond.)
All		We praise you God.
CLOSING PRAYER
Leader		Let us pray. Lord, thank you for all your gifts and blessings. Help us always to remember these magic words: "Thank you!"
All		Thank you, God!
CLOSING SONG