Chosen

Always Give Thanks

Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

But the lectionary invites us to start our thanksgiving early. Before the turkey and pumpkin pie and even before the trick-or-treaters come to our doors, we have the opening salutation of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians: “We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in…

Offertory Prayer


Gracious God, you choose ordinary people and weave them into a community that shines with your love. We thank you for the gift of belonging—for the call to live our faith in ways that ripple outward into the lives of others. Receive these gifts as signs of our gratitude and our willingness to be witnesses to your grace. Use what we offer to encourage the weary, welcome the searching, and strengthen your church as a living example of hope. May our shared life together always point to Christ, whose love calls and sends us. Amen. (1 Thessalonians 1:1-10)

In This Series...


Week 1 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Colors


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In This Series...


Week 1 – Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 2 – Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, Year A Week 3 – Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost, Year A