GATHERING SONG

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GATHERING PRAYER

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Let us gather in the name of the Lord who is the center of the great circle of saints. May the love of the Lord, who calls us to be saints, be with us.
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Amen.
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READING

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A reading from the Book of Acts.

(Read Acts 4:8-12.)

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

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Sing a new song to the Lord.
Sing out, all nations.
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Proclaim Gods great deeds to all the world.
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Sing out and bless Gods name.
Announce Gods saving power each and every day.
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Proclaim Gods great deeds to all the world.
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Tell of Gods glory throughout the world.
Announce to all people Gods great deeds.
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Proclaim Gods great deeds to all the world.
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Let the heavens sing out in gladness
and let the earth rejoice.
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Give glory and praise to our God.
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Let the sea and all within it echo the sound.
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Give glory and praise to our God.
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Let the trees of the forest sing for joy.
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For the Lord, our God is coming.

(based on Psalm 96:1-3, 11-13)
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LITANY

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Gracious God, you have made us a part of the great circle of saints. You hold us firm in the bond of your living Word, Jesus Christ. We know of many saints who have gone before us. From them we learn of the possibilities of serving you well. We petition your saints for guidance.

Participants individually offer petitions.

After each petition:
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Pray for us, that we may show Gods love in our actions.

After all petitions are offered:
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O God, source of all goodness and strength we thank you for the saints who show us the way to you. May we become a guide for others. We ask this in the name of your Son, Jesus.
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Amen.

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BLESSING

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Bless us, O God, with the power of your name, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen.

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CLOSING SONG
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