L: Long ago a vineyard was planted. The ground was prepared, and all was made ready.
P: But the vines grew wild, the ground was unable to support the wild grapes.
L: What happened in that place of promise?
P: People forgot the One who planted the vineyard. They chose their own ways and failed.
L: Let us again turn to the Lord, who will again plant, prune, and cause us to grow in faithfulness.
P: Let us open our hearts to God, trusting in God's ways and God's word.
Leader: God has lavished us with so many wonderful gifts,
People: He has given us our time, our talents and our daily bread.
L: Meanwhile we chase after petty gadgets and gizmos
P: And the grass that always looks greener on the other side.
L: But today we have come to set first things first.
P: We have come to recognize that God provides all things.
L: So let us worship God, let us chase after Him alone.
P: May we use our gifts to worship Him always.
Leader: Create in us a clean heart, O God.
People: O God you know that we are prone to wander.
Leader: And renew a right spirit within us.
People: We turn our backs on you, O God of all love.
Leader: Restore unto us the joy of your salvation.
People: We are here today to give our hearts again to you.
Leader: Let us dwell in your presence every hour of every day.
People: Take our lives and keep us with you for all eternity.
