Offertory Prayers — DavidSBell.org

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March 23, 2025 – Third Sunday in Lent

Gracious God, as we bring these gifts before you, we reflect on your call to bear fruit in our lives. Like the gardener tending the fig tree, we pray that you cultivate in us the ability to use our resources for good, to grow in faith, and to bear the fruit of love, kindness, and generosity. May our collective giving be fruitful in advancing the church’s mission and bring hope, healing, and transformation to all. Amen. Luke 13:1-9

March 30, 2025 – Fourth Sunday in Lent

Loving God, as we offer these gifts, we are reminded of your boundless love and mercy, exemplified in the parable of the prodigal son. Just as you welcome us home with open arms, may these offerings reflect our desire to serve others and bring them closer to your embrace. Bless these gifts, that they may help reconcile, heal, and restore lives, bringing glory to your name. Amen. Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

April 6, 2025 – Fifth Sunday in Lent

Gracious God, with hearts overflowing with gratitude, we present these gifts as a reflection of the abundance you have graciously poured into our lives. May they be used to provide food for the hungry, shelter for the homeless, and comfort for the brokenhearted, bringing renewal and hope to those who are weary. We seek for this offering to be a source of transformation, turning sorrow into joy and giving a taste of your love and grace to all who are in need. We pray in your holy name. Amen. Psalm 126

April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday

Triumphant God, as we celebrate the arrival of Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna," we offer these gifts in honor of His entry into Jerusalem, where He came not in power, but in humility and peace. May our offerings today reflect the same willingness to serve, as we seek to share the love and hope of Christ with the world. We hope that the church’s ministry flowing from this money echoes the joy and salvation that Jesus brought to all creation. Amen. Luke 22:14-23:56

April 17, 2025 – Maundy Thursday

Loving God, as we remember Jesus washing His disciples' feet on this Maundy Thursday, we offer these gifts as a reflection of our desire to serve others with humility and love. May these offerings be used to spread your love and grace, just as Christ demonstrated through his selfless act. In the name of the One who sacrificed himself for us, we pray. Amen. John 13:1-17, 31b-35

April 18, 2025 – Good Friday

O God, we offer these gifts on this Good Friday in gratitude for Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice for our sins. May these offerings serve as a tangible expression of our commitment to follow Christ’s example of love, even in the face of hardship. We ask that these gifts bring comfort to the broken, hope to the lost, and peace to a world in need, reflecting the love and grace of Christ’s sacrifice. Amen. John 18:1-19:42

April 20, 2025 – Easter Sunday

Risen Christ, as we celebrate the miracle of your resurrection, we offer these gifts in thanksgiving for the new life you have given us. Just as Mary Magdalene found hope in the empty tomb, may these offerings be used to bring light and new beginnings to those in need. We seek to carry the message of your victory over death, bringing renewal, joy, and hope to all. Amen. John 20:1-18

April 27, 2025 – Second Sunday of Easter

Peaceful God, as we remember the risen Christ offering peace to His disciples, we bring these gifts before you, filled with gratitude for the new life and hope you have given us. Just as Jesus sent his followers into the world with the message of forgiveness, may these offerings be used to share that message of peace, healing, and reconciliation with others. Bless these gifts, that they may help spread the good news of your resurrection and bring light to a world in need of your love. Amen. John 20:19-31

May 4, 2025 – Third Sunday of Easter

Gracious God, like the disciples who followed Jesus and cast their nets, we come before you today offering what we have. Take these gifts, bless them, and use them to bring abundance where there is need, just as you filled the disciples’ nets with fish. May our offerings be multiplied to serve local and global communities in miraculous ways. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen. John 21:1-9

May 11, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Easter

God of resurrection and hope, we remember Dorcas and her life of service to others. May the gifts we set on the altar today reflect her spirit of generosity and compassion. Use them to raise the brokenhearted and breathe new life into those in need. Glory be to you, now and forever. Amen. Acts 9:36-43

May 18, 2025 – Fifth Sunday of Easter

God of new beginnings, you promise a new heaven and a new earth. As we give today, we pray that these gifts infuse peace, justice, and love for all. May our offerings be a step towards the vision of renewal that you have set before us. Through the power of your Son, we pray. Amen. Revelation 21:1-16

May 25, 2025 – Sixth Sunday of Easter

Holy Spirit, you are our guide and our peace. As we offer these gifts today, help us trust in Your presence, knowing that You are at work through us. May these financial resources fund ministries that bring comfort and assurance to others, just as Jesus’ words bring peace to our hearts. In his name, we pray. Amen. John 14:23-29

June 1, 2025 – Seventh Sunday of Easter/Ascension Sunday

Loving God, as Jesus prayed for unity among His followers, we bring our gifts in the spirit of that same unity. Bless these offerings and use them to draw others into the love and truth of Christ, that the world may see and believe. In Jesus’ name, we give. Amen. John 17:20-26

June 8, 2025 – Pentecost

Holy Spirit, you lead us as children of God, heirs to His promises. On this day of Pentecost, we celebrate the outpouring of your Spirit, which empowers and unites us. As we offer these gifts, may they be used to spread the fire of your love and to proclaim the good news, so that all might experience the fullness of life in Christ. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Romans 8:14-17

June 15, 2025 – Trinity Sunday

Holy and Wise God, on this Trinity Sunday, we marvel at the mystery of your eternal presence – Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. As your wisdom calls out to all creation, we offer these gifts in response to that call. May our offerings serve to honor the beauty and unity of your divine work, revealed through the wonder of your creation. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen. Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

June 22, 2025 – Second Sunday after Pentecost

God of unity, in Christ, we are all one. As we bring our gifts to you, may they reflect the inclusiveness of your love, breaking down barriers and building bridges. Use these offerings to foster unity and equality in our church, our community, and our world. In your holy name, Amen. Galatians 3:23-29

June 29, 2025 – Third Sunday after Pentecost

Lord, as we follow you, we know that the journey requires sacrifice and commitment. We bring these gifts today, not out of obligation, but as a sign of our dedication to your mission. Help us to offer not just our resources but our lives, fully devoted to your work. Now and forever, we pray. Amen. Luke 9:51-62