PSPC Worship Service

ONE: May the peace of Christ be with you.
ALL: And also with you.

Leader: On this day of celebrating mothers, We remember and lift up our mothers to the Lord. Mothers of young children, first-time mothers, Working mothers, and single mothers
People of God: We see you and honor you today.
Leader: Grieving mothers who have lost a child too soon, And those who desire to be mothers
People of God: We see you and honor you today.
Leader: All those who are missing their mothers, And mothers who are missing their children
People of God: We see you and honor you today.
Leader: Mothers who did not give birth to us biologically, But have raised us and brought life to us in countless other ways
People of God: We see you and honor you today.
Leader: In times of full joy and abundance, In times of empty nests and empty cradles, In all these God tends his flock like a shepherd And carries the lambs close to his heart.
People of God: As a mother comforts her child, so will God comfort us.  
Leader: Let us worship God!

Lord, many of us read these words from Your Holy Word and are inspired, encouraged, and grateful.  But some of us are tempted to doubt that your grace could ever produce these kinds of virtues in our lives.  Some of us are tempted by resentment and unforgiveness because of those who have let us down. Some of us are tempted to condemn ourselves for past failings, and all of us remember times when we have fallen short. Forgive us for doubt, resentment, unforgiving hearts, self-condemning attitudes  Remind us of your forgiveness, always available in Jesus Christ.  Amen.  

In spite of our failures and sin, we trust in your power to transform our lives. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit, Lord Jesus, so that our lives may bring joy to your world. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.  Halleluhah!  Amen. 

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me
Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me
Melt me mold me, fill me use me
Spirit of the Living God, fall fresh on me