Finding God…. of possibilities
Isaac Born to Sarah
Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
Mark 10:27
Topical Prayer: God of Laughter
Call to Worship
God of Laughter, inspire us
Walk with us on our journey
God of hospitality, remind us that you are with us
Gather us close to you today God.
Call to Confession: Remember that God loves us exactly as we are, come let us confess ourselves to God
Prayer of Confession: God we confess that we do not believe that with you all things are possible. Instead we remember all the things that stand in our way. We think of ourselves as impossible: too young, too old, too weird, too poor, too ungifted. We would laugh at the impossibility, but we are afraid to do even that. Forgive us, teach us that it is ok to feel helpless, it is ok to understand that things are impossible. Help us to find the good humor of Sarah, the hospitality of Abraham and the Graciousness of God we pray. (Silent Prayer) Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Jesus loves us and walks with us, he forgive us always. Friends proclaim the good news to one another: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication: God we are so thankful of how Sarah found your grace, with laughter. May we too be blessed with that grace as we walk into the world we pray. Amen.
Topical Prayer: God of Laughter
Notes: Finding God through laughter: Sarah laughs at God and as a woman (for whom no doubt it would be very dangerous to laugh at those in power/a man) finds not punishment but grace. How beautiful our God is one who can be laughed with/at.
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