Wednesday, April22
Opening Hymn
In the name of the Abba. His Son, His Spirit.
Opening Sentence
From Gospel of Luke 24:32
“Were not our hearts burning within us
while he was talking to us on the road?”
Opening Prayer
Living and present Abba, as we begin this day, open our eyes to recognize Christ walking among us. When we speak, when we listen, when we reflect together, keep us from becoming lost in our own voices. Teach us to listen for your voice that speaks through Scripture, through one another, and through the quiet movements of our hearts. Let our conversations become places of revelation, our gatherings places of grace, and our lives a testimony that Christ is alive among us. Fill us with peace, joy, and hope, as we learn to walk with you and be guided by your presence. Amen.
Psalm
From Book of Psalms 25:4–5
“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths.
Lead me in your truth, and teach me,
for you are the God of my salvation.”
Epistle
From Epistle to the Hebrews 13:2
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.”
Hymn:
Gospel
From Gospel of Luke 24:30–31
“When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them.
Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.”
Statement of Faith
We believe in God, our loving Abba,
who is present in every moment of our lives.
We believe in Jesus Christ,
who walks beside us, even when we do not recognize him,
and reveals himself in word, in community, and in the breaking of bread.
We believe in the Holy Spirit,
who opens our eyes, kindles our hearts,
and leads us into truth, compassion, and faithful action.
Through this faith,
we are called to listen, to serve, and to love,
bearing witness to Christ in a world in need.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, our loving Abba in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Open our ears to hear your voice,
and guide our steps in your way.
Deliver us from all that blinds us to your presence.
For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory,
now and forever. Amen.
Intercessory Prayers
Gracious God, who walks with us on every road,
we pray for your Church throughout the world.
Make it a place of listening, compassion, and faithful witness.
We pray for all who are overwhelmed, confused, or searching for meaning.
Reveal your presence to them and guide them in truth.
We pray for a world marked by conflict, violence, and division.
Raise up communities of peace, generosity, and courage.
We pray for those in need—
those who hunger, those who suffer, those who feel alone.
Help us to respond with open hearts, open hands, and faithful action.
We pray for our own communities,
that we may support one another spiritually and materially,
and reflect Christ’s love in all we do.
And we pray for ourselves:
open our eyes to recognize Christ among us,
teach us to listen deeply,
and strengthen us to live as people of hope, joy, and service. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Closing Prayer
Loving Abba, as we go into this day, walk with us and keep our hearts attentive to your presence. Let our conversations be guided by your truth, our actions shaped by your love, and our lives rooted in your peace. Strengthen us to serve those in need, to stand as witnesses of hope in a broken world, and to celebrate your presence in every moment. May our hearts burn within us as we recognize Christ in our midst, now and always. Amen.
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