Offertory Prayers — DavidSBell.org

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October 26, 2025 – Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost; Reformation Sunday

Holy God, we offer our gifts and recognize how much we need your grace and mercy. Help us not to be proud of our own goodness, but to place our trust fully in the salvation that you freely offer to all. May our offerings reflect our humility and gratitude for all blessings in life. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen. Luke 18:9-14

November 2, 2025 – Twenty First Sunday after Pentecost; All Saints’ Day

God of promise, we offer these gifts with confidence, knowing you are always among us and pouring out your Spirit on everyone. Open our hearts to receive the fresh breath of your grace, leading us to new ways of serving and pursuing justice. Help us live with hope, inspired by the saints who have impacted our lives. In the name of the One who watches over all, we pray. Amen. Joel 2:23-32

November 9, 2025 – Twenty Second Sunday after Pentecost

God of glory, we bring our gifts to you today with hearts full of thanksgiving, aware of all the spiritual blessings that we have in Christ. Fill us with wisdom and understanding of your love, and may these offerings be used to further your kingdom on earth. Strengthen us to walk in the power of your calling for your glory. All praise to you, Almighty God. Amen. Ephesians 1:11-23

November 16, 2025 – Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost

Gracious God, we stand before you today with open hearts, offering our gifts in the midst of a world that is often troubled and uncertain. Just as you have promised that not even a hair on our heads will be lost, we trust in your faithfulness. May these offerings be a symbol of our commitment to remain steadfast, to endure in faith, and to trust you in times of trial. Strengthen us for the journey ahead, knowing that in all things, you are with us. We offer these gifts in the name of Christ, our hope. Amen. Luke 21:5-19

November 23, 2025 – Christ the King Sunday

Almighty God, creator of all things, as we offer our tithes and gifts today, we recognize Christ as the One through whom all things hold together. May these offerings reflect our gratitude for his salvation and reconciliation in our lives. May our hearts be filled with his peace, and may our resources be used to further the Church’s mission. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen. Colossians 1:11-20

November 30, 2025 – First Sunday of Advent

God of justice, as we offer what we have, we remember your promise to beat swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks. May these gifts be used to build a world where peace and justice reign and where your love shines in every corner of the earth. Inspire us to walk in your light and to work for the well-being of all people. In the name of the Prince of Peace, Amen. Isaiah 2:1-5

December 7, 2025 – Second Sunday of Advent

Holy God, as we offer our gifts today, we do so with hearts that long for your renewal. Just as John the Baptist called us to prepare the way of the Lord, we repent of the ways where we have failed to live faithfully. May these offerings be an outward sign of our desire to turn our hearts toward you, to bear good fruit, and to serve you with integrity. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen. Matthew 3:1-12

December 14, 2025 – Third Sunday of Advent

Lord Jesus, we offer our gifts to you today, trusting in your promise that you are indeed the One who heals, who proclaims good news to the poor, and who brings hope to those in despair. As we give, we are reminded of your humble presence in the world and your invitation to follow you with hearts full of trust and faith. May our offerings reflect the joy we find in the assurance that, all things are made new through your love for us. We pray in your holy name. Amen. Matthew 11:2-11

December 21, 2025 – Fourth Sunday of Advent

Gracious God, we remember that we are called to belong to you. As we offer our gifts, we dedicate them to your service and the spread of your good news. May our lives reflect the grace and peace that we are about to receive again through the birth of Baby Jesus. Strengthen us to live lives of faithfulness and to use these offerings for impact across the global community. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen. Romans 1:1-7

December 24, 2025 – Christmas Eve

O God, as we offer our gifts today, we remember the birth of your Son, Jesus, and the joy that filled the world when he came to dwell among us. Just as the angels proclaimed his birth with glad tidings of great joy, we offer our gifts with thankful hearts. May these offerings reflect our joy in Christ, our Savior, and our desire to share his love with others. We pray that these resources will be used to bring hope and peace, just as Christ brought hope to the world. In his precious name, we pray. Amen. Luke 2:1-14

December 28, 2025 – First Sunday after Christmas

Praise be to You, O God, for you are worthy of all honor and glory. As the heavens and the earth declare your greatness, we too bring our gifts to you today in praise. From the highest mountains to the deepest seas, all creation sings your praises. May our offerings be part of that song, given freely in thanksgiving for your goodness. Help us to live in such a way that our lives, like the stars and the sun, reflect your light and honor your name. In the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, we pray. Amen. Psalm 148