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Prayer Celebration Directions

GATHERING SONG

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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.
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Amen.
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READING

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A reading from the book of Acts.

(Read Acts 2:14)

The word of the Lord.
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Thanks be to God.
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RESPONSE

(Child will hold up card when gift is mentioned.)
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The Holy Spirit brings us gifts to make us strong in our faith. We use these gifts to let others know of Gods great love for everyone.
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For the gift of courage,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gift of understanding,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gift of making right decisions,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gifts of wonder and awe,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gift of knowledge,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gift of wisdom,
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We give thanks to the Spirit.
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For the gift of reverence,
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We give thanks to the Spirit. Amen.
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CLOSING PRAYER

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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.
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Amen. Alleluia!
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CLOSING SONG
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