Pulled in so many directions...

L: In the midst of your hectic week you have come to worship God.

P: Our lives are pulled in so many directions, we seek God’s guidance.

L: Let go of the burdens that weigh you down. God will take them.

P: We thank God for the rest we are given.

L: Tune your hearts and voices in praise to God.

P: Let our voices bear the joy we feel because of God’s love for us.

Awake! Rise up!

Leader: Awake! Rise up!
People: There is much to be done in the Lord’s Name today.
Leader: Get ready to worship and to serve God.
People: We are ready to hear God’s word for us and to respond in action and love.
Leader: Open your hearts to God’s will this day.
People: Praise be to God who walks with us and guides us.