1st in our series on the 4 elements of Church

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We gather in song

Prayer as we separate into groups for the liturgy of the word

Living God, you gather us

From our separate lives

Into one body as Your Church.

As we separate for a time

To hear your word to us today

Send your Holy Spirit on us all

To inspire us, guide us

And enflame us Amen

Prayer as we separate into groups for the liturgy of the word

•Those who are remaining in church

God be with you there

•Those who are going out to the hall

God be with you here

We gather in confession

We are gathered by God in the absolution

We gather in giving God the glory

1st in our series on the 4 elements of Church

Gathering

• Collecting

• Becoming

• Cementing

• Celebrating

• Waiting

• Shaping

• Harvesting

Prayer at the preparation of the table

As the grain once scattered in the field

And the grapes once dispersed on the hillside

Are now united on this table as bread and wine

May your whole church soon be gathered together

From the corners of the earth

Into your kingdom

Amen