A WORD FROM THE PASTOR

Prayer on Thanksgiving Day

Introduction

We gather today to give thanks to God for his gifts to this land and its people, for God has been generous to us. As we ask God’s blessing upon the food we will share with our families, may we be mindful of those in need.

A Reading from St. Paul’s First Epistle  to  Corinthians 1:3-9

I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to Christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. He will keep you firm to the end, irreproachable on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, and by him you were called to fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Word of the Lord:  Thanks be to God.

Prayer of Blessing

God most provident,
we join all creation
in raising to you a hymn of thanksgiving
through Jesus Christ, your Son.

For generation upon generation
people of this land have sung of your bounty;
we too offer you praise
for the rich harvest we have received at your hands.

Bless us and this food which we share with grateful hearts.

Continue to make our land fruitful
and let our love for you be seen
in our pursuit of peace and justice
and in our generous response to those in need.

Praise and glory to you, Lord God, now and for ever.

Amen

Wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.