Lord, as we enter your Sabbath rest and prepare to arrive at your sanctuary, gift us with a morning that’s slow enough and quiet enough to soak in the beautiful opportunity we have to freely worship you without fear or shame.

Around the world, others are murdered for believing in Christ for their joy and salvation, yet we are able to gather together, in one heart and mind, to unabashedly celebrate your salvation.

Let us not be afraid to worship you with the ultimate humility, and may we use this day as an opportunity to encourage others. Thank you for the church community you have blessed us with, and may we serve them with your heart of service.

Gift us with patience, creativity, and endurance as we lead Sunday School classes, teen break-out groups, or any other Sunday morning responsibilities. Help us hand out coffee, direct parking lot traffic, and hand out the communion elements with joy. Help us as we play on the worship band, give our tithes, and sign up for church outreach with gladness.

We love you, Jesus. Amen.