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April 26, 2026 – Fourth Sunday of Easter
Heavenly Shepherd, we yearn to dwell in your pasture. As we present these offerings, help us examine our hearts with honesty and grace. May your love guide our steps and our giving, so others may know your care. In the name of the Risen One, we pray. Amen. John 10:1-10

May 3, 2026 – Fifth Sunday of Easter
Gracious Lord, we believe in the gift of your Son, who is the way, the truth, and the life. We offer these gifts in hope that your work will flourish and bless all creation. Use them to proclaim your love in every place. In Christ’s holy name, we pray. Amen. John 14:1-14

May 10, 2026 – Sixth Sunday of Easter
Generous and loving God, we remember those who have encouraged, taught, forgiven, and loved us. Our offering today is a response to all that we have received. Use these gifts to lift and bless others, as you have so faithfully done for us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. John 14:15-21

May 17, 2026 – Seventh Sunday of Easter
Majestic God, your love is a shelter of peace and hope. You calm our fears and nourish our dreams. Accept these offerings as signs of our joy and trust. May they be used to serve your world with faithfulness and praise. Amen. Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35

May 24, 2026 – Day of Pentecost
Holy Spirit, breathe into us and fill us with your peace. Let your presence be known in every life touched by this church’s ministries. Receive these offerings as the outpouring of grateful hearts and use them to fan the flame of your love throughout the world. In the name of the Giver of the Spirit, we pray. Amen. John 20:19-23

May 31, 2026 – First Sunday after Pentecost (Trinity Sunday)
Almighty God, we give in the name of Christ, to whom all authority is given. Renew our commitment to live as your disciples, and let our lives reflect your love in action. May these gifts bear witness to your grace, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Matthew 28:16-20

June 7, 2026 – Second Sunday after Pentecost
Compassionate God, you call unlikely people and meet us in our most desperate need. Like Matthew, we are invited despite our imperfections; like the woman and the grieving father, we are seen and restored by your mercy. Receive these gifts as signs of our gratitude. Use them to bring healing, hope, and new life to your people. In the name of the One who makes us whole, we pray. Amen. Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

June 14, 2026 – Third Sunday after Pentecost
Faithful God, we worship you with joy and gladness. You have loved and sustained us through every generation. As we give, let our offerings strengthen ministries that bring hope, healing, and transformation to the world. With thankful hearts, we rejoice and sing. Amen. Psalm 100

June 21, 2026 – Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Loving God, we come with hearts full of thanks—for creation, for Jesus, and for your Spirit among us. Now, we offer our gifts as a way of saying thank you. Let these gifts be part of your good news shared in word and deed. May they reflect our trust in your promise and our willingness to follow. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Matthew 10:24-39

June 28, 2026 – Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Gracious God, we are grateful that you welcome all who seek your love. Let these gifts be joined with our prayers, our presence, and our service, that we may live as faithful disciples. Use all that we offer to bring hope and healing to your people. Amen. Matthew 10:40-42


Copyright © 2026 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 © 2026 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org."