Swords into Plowshares: An opening prayer for World Communion Sunday

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September 20, 2010

An opening prayer for World Communion Sunday

O Redeemer God, as we gather in worship on this World Communion Sunday, we ask that you send your Holy Spirit to fall afresh on us. We pray for your Spirit to awaken new hope in us. Grant us the vision to see the coming of your kingdom.Help us to celebrate the glimpses of grace that you have given to each of us. Knit our hearts together in worship and communion so that we know we do not struggle alone in working for your peace and justice.We pray this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Rev. Emily McGinley and Richard Pak

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