January 25, 2026
Beulah UMC & Oak Grove UMC
O God, thank you for the opportunity we have every week to gather and say the same prayers, sing the same hymns, hear the same scriptures, receive the same benediction, and then go out to share the same good news of the saving grace of Jesus Christ.
We long for this unity especially in a culture that will often seek to divide us into competing political parties, denominations, and attach us with all kinds of labels. Thank you that in the midst of our many differences, we can all be one in you.
We especially feel unified whenever we come to this time of the worship service where we offer our collective prayers to you for people on our prayer list, for people we have shared out loud, for any unspoken prayer needs, and for this world that you love so much.
Whenever we feel splintered or divided, remind us of our common purpose which is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. May we all work together in being the people you have called us to be.
And now unite us as we pray this prayer that you taught your disciples and now invite us to say together…
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
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