January 20, 2025
Giving God, thank you for the gift of meaningful work and strong community. As I think of our church and its’ history, I give thanks for all those who helped to get it to where it is today. I give thanks to those who took the risk to close the other churches to make High Country United Church what it is and how it is. Bless this building, O God, and may we be good stewards of it. Bless this community and may we continue to support each other and be strong together. Bless our ministries and may we never take our calling for granted. Be with us all today in the changes that are ahead. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 21, 2025
God of great delights, thank you for helping me to discover that today is dubbed “A National Day of” for many things, like Hugging, Banana Bread, and Grandmas. Whoever brought these together on the same day was a genius. Grant us warmth and comfort in all that surrounds us. Help us reach out to a friend if their name crosses our mind or if we are in need. May we also take time to think of our Grandmas. Thank you for love, O God, especially yours. Help us to share your love in the world. In the name of your greatest Love, Jesus. Amen.
January 22, 2025
God of Wednesdays, help us to keep track of what day it is and what our plans are. In the busyness of life and retirement, it’s harder to do so. Today is also National Grandpas day and help us to set aside time for our grandpas. Guide our hearts to read the news today with your heart and mind.
January 23, 2025
O Holy One, today I ask you to especially be in our hearts. There’s something about our world that is so overwhelming these days that we might not know what to do anymore. Sometimes we might wonder if doing anything at all is really making a difference. We know it does. But sometimes we can be discouraged. Whatever we need encouragement for in our lives today, O God, may you grant it. Ignite a spark within us and fuel our passion, drive, and determination to do things that we never imagined we could do before. Give us invisible capes and make us superheroes for love, justice, equity, and our environment. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 24, 2025
Gracious God, another week comes to a close and we ask for help to get us through the workday so we can enjoy some fun and frivolity with family and friends. Grant us energy to push through, creativity to wonder about next week, and a pep in our step to help us share Friday joy with others. Keep us safe and healthy, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 25, 2025
On the 25th of every month, we remember loved ones who have gone before us. I give thanks to friends and family who have impacted my life in a variety of ways. Thank you for your guidance, your experiences, your wisdom, and your grace. Thank you for living within me to keep me close to you and to share you with the world. Help me to walk well in this world so that my memory will live on in the hearts of others too. God, hug and love up those we miss and may they take my tears of memory as gifts of gold. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 26, 2025
Holy God, as we prepare to worship you today, grant us the time and peace we need to get out of the house without being rushed. But if we are rushed, may we still have peace. We pray that little ones will visit with us, that we’ll sing some familiar songs, and that we’ll pray for our neighbours in need. Hold us as we do your work and will in this world and grant us courage to always grow in our relationship with you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Giving God, thank you for the gift of meaningful work and strong community. As I think of our church and its’ history, I give thanks for all those who helped to get it to where it is today. I give thanks to those who took the risk to close the other churches to make High Country United Church what it is and how it is. Bless this building, O God, and may we be good stewards of it. Bless this community and may we continue to support each other and be strong together. Bless our ministries and may we never take our calling for granted. Be with us all today in the changes that are ahead. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 21, 2025
God of great delights, thank you for helping me to discover that today is dubbed “A National Day of” for many things, like Hugging, Banana Bread, and Grandmas. Whoever brought these together on the same day was a genius. Grant us warmth and comfort in all that surrounds us. Help us reach out to a friend if their name crosses our mind or if we are in need. May we also take time to think of our Grandmas. Thank you for love, O God, especially yours. Help us to share your love in the world. In the name of your greatest Love, Jesus. Amen.
January 22, 2025
God of Wednesdays, help us to keep track of what day it is and what our plans are. In the busyness of life and retirement, it’s harder to do so. Today is also National Grandpas day and help us to set aside time for our grandpas. Guide our hearts to read the news today with your heart and mind.
January 23, 2025
O Holy One, today I ask you to especially be in our hearts. There’s something about our world that is so overwhelming these days that we might not know what to do anymore. Sometimes we might wonder if doing anything at all is really making a difference. We know it does. But sometimes we can be discouraged. Whatever we need encouragement for in our lives today, O God, may you grant it. Ignite a spark within us and fuel our passion, drive, and determination to do things that we never imagined we could do before. Give us invisible capes and make us superheroes for love, justice, equity, and our environment. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 24, 2025
Gracious God, another week comes to a close and we ask for help to get us through the workday so we can enjoy some fun and frivolity with family and friends. Grant us energy to push through, creativity to wonder about next week, and a pep in our step to help us share Friday joy with others. Keep us safe and healthy, O God. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 25, 2025
On the 25th of every month, we remember loved ones who have gone before us. I give thanks to friends and family who have impacted my life in a variety of ways. Thank you for your guidance, your experiences, your wisdom, and your grace. Thank you for living within me to keep me close to you and to share you with the world. Help me to walk well in this world so that my memory will live on in the hearts of others too. God, hug and love up those we miss and may they take my tears of memory as gifts of gold. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
January 26, 2025
Holy God, as we prepare to worship you today, grant us the time and peace we need to get out of the house without being rushed. But if we are rushed, may we still have peace. We pray that little ones will visit with us, that we’ll sing some familiar songs, and that we’ll pray for our neighbours in need. Hold us as we do your work and will in this world and grant us courage to always grow in our relationship with you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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