March 7, 2010 – Third Sunday in Lent
Holy God, we offer these gifts in gratitude for the blessings you bestow upon us.  Despite our unfruitful ways, we have endless opportunities to reflect your glory in our lives.  We turn our hearts and minds to the commitment that you have made to us through your son Jesus Christ.  May these gifts become symbolic of our desire to renew our covenant relationship with you, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer.  Amen.  Luke 13: 1-9

March 14, 2010 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
Patient God, we cherish the scripture story of the prodigal son.  You are always willing to accept us, even in our bleakest moment.  You surround us with the hushed silence of your love.  Like a compassionate parent, you wait to receive us in your embrace while we struggle to place you first in our lives.  Multiply these tithes and offerings so that they open the ears of your lost children to your message of unconditional love.  In Jesus’ name, we pray.  Amen.  Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

March 21, 2010 – Fifth Sunday in Lent
Good and Gracious God, when Jesus was anointed at Bethany, he reminded us all that our earthly time would be short in proportion to our heavenly time with you.  We recognize that we only have so much time to love, to laugh, to give, and to care in this world.  In this time of giving, we present these generous gifts to be anointed by your hand to glorify the promise of everlasting life.  Through your son, Jesus Christ, we pray.  Amen.   John 12: 1-8

March 28, 2010 – Palm Sunday
Loving Lord, today we remember Jesus’ triumphant ride from the Mount of Olives.  Jesus obediently gave everything so that we could live a life worthy of your calling.  Grant us the courage and the determination to be your obedient disciples.  Instill within us the desire to proclaim, “Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.”  Increase our generosity so that these monetary gifts may be transformed into inspired ministries.  In the name of the Sacrificial Lamb, your only son, we pray.  Amen.  Luke 19:28-40

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