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August 2, 2026 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Loving God, you meet us in the empty places of our lives and fill us with grace. You nourish us with compassion and walk beside us in times of need. May these gifts be used to feed and sustain others, that all may experience your redeeming Spirit. Through Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. Matthew 14:13-21

August 9, 2026 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Merciful God, when storms of doubt and fear arise, you remain our shelter and strength. Steady us with your peace. Restore our confidence in your faithfulness. Receive these offerings as signs of our trust in your unfailing love. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior, we pray. Amen. Matthew 14:22-33

August 16, 2026 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
God of Hope, your promises sometimes feel distant amid the brokenness of this world. Open our eyes to the needs of others and awaken us to your call. Use these gifts to spread your Word and uplift communities across the globe. In Jesus’ holy name, we pray. Amen. Matthew 15:21-28

August 23, 2026 – Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Generous God, you gift us with a variety of talents and call us into service together. As we offer our resources today, unite us in mission and purpose. May our gifts bring transformation and renewal to the lives of others through the ministry of your Church. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen. Romans 12:1-8

August 30, 2026 – Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Compassionate God, we often rely on our own strength rather than placing our full trust in you. Remind us of your steadfast love and help us surrender our fears. Bless these offerings and those who give them. May they bring comfort and hope in Christ’s name. Amen. Matthew 16:21-28

September 6, 2026 – Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Faithful God, your Word speaks truth into our lives and calls us into joyful community. As we offer our gifts, may your love shine through our giving. Increase our commitment to share the Gospel with gladness and praise. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Matthew 18:15-20

September 13, 2026 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
God of Grace, you continually forgive and renew us. Teach us to extend that same mercy to others. Transform these offerings into ministries of compassion that reflect your love to the world. We give with grateful hearts, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Matthew 18:21-35

September 20, 2026 – Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
Giver of all good gifts, you offer us abundance beyond measure. Help us to release our grip on worldly desires and focus our hearts on your eternal grace. Accept these offerings as acts of gratitude and trust. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen. Matthew 20:1-16

September 27, 2026 – Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Faithful God, all we have is a blessing from your hand. As we return a portion of your gifts, let this act of giving shape our hearts into instruments of your mercy. Use these gifts to extend the message of salvation. In Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Philippians 2:1-13

October 4, 2026 – Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Holy God, you guide us to live lives of honesty, justice, and peace. As we present our offerings, may our giving reflect our desire to walk in your ways. Use these gifts to further your kingdom of love. Through Christ we pray. Amen. Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

October 11, 2026 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
God of Compassion, you call us to serve and care for a hurting world. As we bring these offerings, renew our hearts with your peace. Transform our gifts into healing acts of justice and love. In the name of Jesus, our peace, we pray. Amen. Philippians 4:1-9

October 18, 2026 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost
Wise and Generous God, all we have belongs to you. Inspire us to give with open hands and trusting hearts. Use these gifts to share the abundance of your love with others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Matthew 22:15-22

October 25, 2026 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
God of Mission, you entrust us to proclaim your Gospel in word and deed. Let these offerings symbolize our commitment to your call. May our time, talents, and treasures reflect the love of Christ in all that we do. In his holy name, we pray. Amen. I Thessalonians 2:1-8