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August 3, 2025 – Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
O God, you remind us that life does not consist in the abundance of possessions, but in the richness of a relationship with you. We offer our gifts today, not out of obligation, but out of a desire to lay up treasure in heaven. Use these offerings to further your mission and to help us grow as your faithful stewards. In your grace, we pray. Amen. Luke 12:13-21
August 10, 2025 – Nineth Sunday after Pentecost
Lord, you call us to seek justice, to defend the oppressed, and to care for the widows and orphans. As we give today, may our offerings reflect your heart for the marginalized and be a means of bringing about the justice that you desire. Teach us to live lives that honor you in every way. In your reconciling love, we pray. Amen. Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
August 17, 2025 – Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
God, you have come to bring peace, yet you warn us that following you will often bring division. As we offer our gifts, may they be a sign of our willingness to stand with you, yet be compassionate toward all. Use these offerings to spread your message of love and truth. Glory be to You, Lord, now and forever. Amen. Luke 12:49-56
August 24, 2025 – Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
Loving God, you bring freedom to those who are bound and healing to those who are hurting. As we offer our gifts today, we pray that they will be used to bring release to the captives and comfort to the oppressed. May our actions reflect your love for all people. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. Luke 13:10-17
August 31, 2025 – Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Gracious God, you have shown us the depths of our unfaithfulness and our need for your mercy. We offer these gifts in repentance, asking that they be used to bring restoration and healing to a broken world. May our giving to this offering be a small act of our desire to return to you each and every day. We humbly pray. Amen. Jeremiah 2:4-13
Copyright © 2025 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 © 2025 David S. Bell. Reprinted with permission from www.DavidSBell.org."