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November 8, 2026 – Twenty-Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
God of Grace, your promise of a heavenly kingdom inspires us. Help us not to let our comfort or preferences guide our giving. Awaken us to your urgency, and let our generosity reflect our hope in Christ's return. Receive these gifts and use them for your glory. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Matthew 25:1-13

November 15, 2026 – Twenty-Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
God of Light, you call us out of fear and into freedom through the love of Christ. As we offer these gifts, may they help others discover the assurance and joy that come from walking in your light. Teach us to live as reflections of your grace. In Christ's name, we pray. Amen. I Thessalonians 5:1-11

November 22, 2026 – Christ the King Sunday
Sovereign God, with joyful hearts we bring our offerings to you. May these gifts support ministries that proclaim your reign of love, justice, and peace. May all the earth one day join together in songs of praise to you, our eternal King. We give with gratitude and awe. Amen. Psalm 100

November 29, 2026 – First Sunday of Advent
God of Hope, in this season of waiting, we offer ourselves to you. As we bring these gifts, help us stay watchful and ready, opening our hearts to the quiet ways your love breaks into our lives. In joyful expectation, we pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Mark 13:24-37

December 6, 2026 – Second Sunday of Advent
Holy God, your voice calls us to prepare the way for your Son. We give these offerings as a way of preparing our hearts and helping others hear your message of love and redemption. Use these gifts to lead your people into paths of peace. We pray in the name of Christ. Amen. Mark 1:1-8

December 13, 2026 – Third Sunday of Advent
God of Joy, in this season of holy anticipation, we bring our tithes and offerings with glad hearts. As we prepare for Christ's coming, may our giving reflect our excitement and faith. Bless these gifts for your good work in the world. In the name of the coming Christ, we pray. Amen. I Thessalonians 5:16-24

December 20, 2026 – Fourth Sunday of Advent
God of Peace, as we draw near to Christmas, calm our hearts and steady our spirits. In a world that rushes, help us pause to offer these gifts with thoughtfulness and care. Let this moment of giving be a time of preparation for receiving Christ anew. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Luke 1:26-38

December 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve
Holy God, on this night of wonders, we bring gifts in response to your greatest gift. Bless these offerings that they may bear your light to a world in need. May our giving honor the Christ Child, born to bring us peace and salvation. In his precious name, we pray. Amen. Luke 2:1-20

December 25, 2026 – Christmas Day
God of Miracles, today we celebrate the gift of your Son, the Word made flesh. In joy and gratitude, we offer these gifts to you. Let them be used to share your love and truth with a world hungry for hope. We pray in the name of Jesus, born to save. Amen. John 1:1-14

December 27, 2026 – First Sunday after Christmas
God of Renewal, we bring our offerings with hearts full of gratitude for the gift of your Son. As the year draws to a close, may these gifts continue the story of your love. Empower us to share the good news of Christ's birth with those who long for peace and hope. In his name, we pray. Amen. Luke 2:22-40