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February 18, 2026 – Ash Wednesday
God of mercy, you invite us to return to you with our whole hearts. As we enter this Lenten season, may these offerings be a sign of our desire to live more faithfully and generously. Receive them and renew us, we pray. In the name of Christ. Amen. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

February 22, 2026 – First Sunday in Lent
Blessed Father, each day you open our eyes to the majesty of your kingdom. Yet we confess how often we seek what is familiar, purchasing comfort over transformation. Through these gifts, help us resist the temptations that distract us and embrace the grace that calls us forward. We pray humbly in your Spirit. Amen. Matthew 4:1-11

March 1, 2026 – Second Sunday in Lent
Creator God, your Spirit surrounds and sustains us. As we offer these gifts, stir our quiet faith into confident witness. Replace our hesitant whispers with the courage to speak your truth. Shape our giving into acts of praise. We believe and pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Romans 4:1-5, 13-17

March 8, 2026 – Third Sunday in Lent
Gracious God, what we place before you today is small beside your abundance. Take these offerings and use them to bring your living water to dry and weary places. Let our generosity reflect your endless gift. In the name of the One who is the Messiah, we pray. Amen. John 4:5-42

March 15, 2026 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
Loving Lord, we confess how often we walk in shadows, blind to the brightness of your love. Yet even still, you call us to bear your light into the world. Help us reflect that radiance through our giving. Let these gifts shine with the hope of Christ, who lived, died, and rose for our sake. Amen. John 9:1-41

March 22, 2026 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Living God, thank you for the chance to give in your name. Through these offerings, help us embody the life-giving power of your grace. Let our hearts be shaped by your Spirit, our hands directed by your mercy. May our giving reflect the depth of your sustaining love. Amen. Romans 8:6-11

March 29, 2026 – Palm Sunday
Blessed Lord, your love rides humbly into our midst, and we offer ourselves in return. Receive these gifts as signs of our commitment to your way. Multiply their impact so that your saving joy may echo throughout the world. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Amen. Matthew 21:1-11

April 2, 2026 – Maundy Thursday
Lord and Teacher, you kneel to serve and call us to follow. As we remember your commandment to love, we offer these gifts in response to your mercy. Strip away every hesitation and selfish concern, that we may give with courage and devotion. We offer ourselves—our prayers, presence, gifts, witness, and service—now and always. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. John 13:1-17; 31b-35

April 3, 2026 – Good Friday
God of sorrow and salvation, we give with trembling hands, aware of the weight of this day. We do not turn away but offer our hearts in honest grief and gratitude. May this offering bear witness to the costly love poured out for the world. In full assurance of faith, we lay our gifts before you. Amen. Hebrews 10:16-25

April 5, 2026 – Easter Sunday
O God, you have shattered the grave and given us new life through your Son. With joyful hearts, we bring our gifts as signs of resurrection hope. Use them to proclaim your victory and to bless your world. In the name of the Risen Christ, our Savior and Lord, we pray. Amen. John 20:1-18

April 12, 2026 – Second Sunday of Easter
God of new life, you meet us in our fear and speak words of peace. Like Thomas, we long to see and believe. As we give, we place our trust in the unseen work of your Spirit. Use these gifts to bring peace where there is doubt, and hope where there is despair. In the name of the One who breathed peace upon his followers, we pray. Amen. John 20:19-31

April 19, 2026 – Third Sunday of Easter
God of truth and light, we offer you these gifts with humble hearts. We long to share your unmistakable presence with all people. Though we often seek security in possessions, remind us that true assurance comes from life in Christ. Strengthen us to be faithful disciples in all we do. Amen. Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19

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