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January 5, 2025 – Epiphany Sunday
God of light and guidance, just as the wise men brought their gifts to honor the Christ child, we now present our offerings to you. May these gifts, like theirs, reflect our devotion and desire to seek your presence in all that we do. We pray that these tithes and offerings provide hope, healing, and peace to a world in need of your light. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Matthew 2:1-12
January 12, 2025 – Baptism of the Lord
Gracious God, as we bring our offerings before you, we remember the baptism of Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit descending like a dove. May our gifts today be filled with the same Spirit, spreading your love and grace to all who are touched by them. We pray that this offering serves your kingdom and reflects the promise of your beloved Son in the world. We pray in your holy name. Amen. Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
January 19, 2025 – Second Sunday after Epiphany
Generous God, just as Jesus transformed water into wine at the wedding in Cana, we ask you to bless and transform these gifts that we offer today. May they become a source of joy, hope, and abundance for those in need, reflecting the miracle of your love in our lives. Use these offerings to reveal your glory and draw others closer to you. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen. John 2:1-11
January 26, 2025 – Third Sunday after Epiphany
Loving God, as Jesus proclaimed good news to the poor and freedom for the oppressed, we offer these gifts with hearts open to your mission of justice and mercy. May our collective giving result in healing, hope, and restoration to those in need. Our giving is a faithful response to the Spirit of the Lord that is upon us. All praise to you! Amen. Luke 4:14-21
February 2, 2025 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
God of love, as we offer these gifts, we are reminded that without love, all our actions fall short of their true purpose. May this offering be a reflection of the love that never fails, and may it serve to build up your kingdom with faith, hope, and love as its foundation. Bless these gifts to spread your love to every heart they touch. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. I Corinthians 13:1-13
February 9, 2025 – Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Faithful God, with hearts full of praise, we offer these gifts as a sign of our gratitude for your steadfast love and faithfulness. Just as you have exalted your name and your word above all things, may these offerings be used to glorify you and extend your grace to those in need. Bless our giving, that it may bring hope, strength, and light to all who seek you. Amen. Psalm 138
February 16, 2025 – Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
God of wisdom and discernment, we offer these gifts with trust in you, knowing that those who place their hope in you are like trees planted by the water, bearing fruit in every season. Bless these offerings that they may grow and flourish to bring life, healing, and renewal to others. May our giving reflect hearts rooted in faith and lives guided by your grace. We pray in Christ’s name. Amen. Jeremiah 17:5-10
February 23, 2025 – Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Gracious God, we offer these gifts in response to your call to love and give abundantly, just as you have blessed us. May these offerings reflect your generosity and compassion, serving those in need and furthering your kingdom of justice and peace. We give knowing that our ministries return even to us – pressed down, shaken together, and overflowing with your grace. Amen. Luke 6:27-38
March 2, 2025 – Transfiguration Sunday
Holy God, as we offer these gifts, we are reminded of the glory revealed on the mountaintop and the voice from heaven declaring Jesus as your Child. May our offerings reflect the light and truth of Christ, shining brightly in the world. Help us through this church’s ministry to reveal your glory and bring others closer to you. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen. Luke 9:28-36
Copyright © 2024 David S. Bell. Any local church, regardless of affiliation, may reprint any or all of these prayers provided that the following copyright notice appears: "Copyright © 2024 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org."