A United Methodist Pastor's Theological Reflections

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory (nikos) through our Lord Jesus Christ." - I Corinthians 15:57


Monday, August 21, 2017

Water Bottle Prayer of Dedication - Athens First UMC


[Every year around this time, we dedicate over 750 water bottles that will be given away to college students and anyone who walks by our church during move-in Saturday here at Ohio University. The labels have "Welcome Bobcats" along with our worship times. We also dedicated the several welcome basket of goodies that we will give to our neighboring fraternities and sororities. Join us this Saturday any time from 11 am to 3 pm in front of our church building as we live out Jesus' words to give a cup of cold water in His name. Below is the water bottle prayer of dedication that we offered during our worship services.]


O God, great is your faithfulness! In response to your faithfulness and your many blessings in our lives, we present these offerings to you.

We also dedicate the many water bottles that we will be giving away this Saturday to students, parents, and families who will be walking by our church. And we ask your blessing upon the several welcome baskets of goodies that we will be giving to our neighboring fraternities and sororities. May all of these gifts be an expression of your love for those you have called us to serve and bless during this school year.

Great is your faithfulness, O God! Amen!

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