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For Those Faithfully Serving Behind the Scenes

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Thank you for those quietly serving behind the scenes. Thank you for the toilet that works because of the retired plumber who came in during the week and used his gifts to fix it. Thank you for those who attentively care for the property and landscaping so that our open door is not an eyesore on Sunday morning. Thank you for those willing to get their hands dirty for the sake of a clean and tidy sanctuary that sets the tone for worship. Thank you for those serving in a hot kitchen to bake the refreshments enjoyed by many. You provide your people with gifts to humbly serve behind the scenes, not for praise or recognition, but with faithful, gratitude-filled hearts, eagerly making the most of these opportunities to love you and us. Thank you for them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Artistic Gifts in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When we worship in your house, we see so much that draws the eyes of our hearts to you. Thank you for the gifts of creative vision combined with faith that you have granted to so many to edify us in worship. As the sun’s rays are filtered through palettes of stained glass, the colorful patterns evoke beauty and awe as our gaze is turned upward to ponder how you shine so brightly in our lives. Banners teach us while touching our hearts with rich symbols and imagery. Graphics put your Word into powerful pictures. The design and thoughtfulness put into the very sanctuary in which we worship capture theological truths, drawing us further into your presence. Thank you for the many artistic gifts used to magnify you and stir the souls of your people in worship. Continue to move many to use their skills and abilities for such a noble and holy purpose.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Consider the Comfort of Worshipers

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When we gather together to worship in your house, we do so to be fed the spiritual food of your Word. While it is our individual responsibility to keep our hearts and minds focused, we also recognize the importance of doing what we can to make the worship space comfortable. Give congregations an awareness of factors that may be obstacles to worship for some in attendance. The worship space doesn’t only communicate important theological truths, but also ought to be welcoming and accommodating. Spacing, seating, temperature control, noise – these and so many other considerations can result in worshipers having a negative experience and missing out on the proclamation of your Word. Let us do all we can to ensure that Jesus and his Word are in no way overshadowed or diminished in worship by giving careful thought to all elements of worship.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.