Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG
Leader		We gather to thank Jesus for sending the Holy Spirit to be with us. May we use the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help others as well as ourselves. Generous God, our words are too small for the great gifts you give us. Make our hearts ever thankful for the love you continually show us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All		Amen.
READING
Reader		A reading from the book of Acts. (Read Acts 2:1–4) The word of the Lord.
All		Thanks be to God.
RESPONSE (Child will hold up card when gift is mentioned.)
Leader		The Holy Spirit brings us gifts to make us strong in our faith. We use these gifts to let others know of God’s great love for everyone.
Reader		For the gift of courage,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gift of understanding,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gift of making right decisions,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gifts of wonder and awe,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gift of knowledge,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gift of wisdom,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit.
Reader		For the gift of reverence,
All		We give thanks to the Spirit. Amen.
CLOSING PRAYER
Leader		We give thanks to God the Father for creating us. We thank Jesus for saving us. We thank the Holy Spirit for making us strong in our faith.
All		Amen. Alleluia!
CLOSING SONG