MORNING PRAISE AND PRAYER

CALL TO PRAISE AND PRAYER: O Lord, open our lips.; And we shall declare your praise.
MORNING HYMN
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: New every morning is your love, great God of light,; and all day long you are working for good in the world.; Stir up in us desire to serve you,; to live peacefully with our neighbors,; and to devote each day to your Son,; our Savior, Jesus Christ the Lord.; Amen.
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 51, 63, or 95; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Isaiah 55:1-3;; John 1:1-5, 9-14; Romans 12:1-2; or other readings.
SILENCE: May conclude with a short prayer or "Amen".
SONG OF PRAISE: Psalm 95, 100, 148, or 150; Exodus 15:1-21;; Luke 1:68-79 (The Benedictus); or other reading.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE: The following or other litany of intercession may be prayed,; during which any person may offer a brief prayer of intercession or petition.; After each prayer, the leader may conclude: Lord, in your mercy,; and all may respond: Hear our prayer.; Together, let us pray for; the people of this congregation...; those who suffer and those in trouble...; the concerns of this local community...; the world, its people, and its leaders...; the church universal - its leaders its members, and its mission...; the communion of saints...
THE LORD'S PRAYER
BLESSING: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,; and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.; Amen.
THE PEACE: Signs of peace may be exchanged.