First Lesson: Acts 1:6-14

Theme: Prayer

Call to Worship
Pastor: After Jesus' ascension, the Apostles often gathered to pray together in expectation of the Holy Spirit.
People: Prayer is God's way of opening our hearts to his love and power.
Pastor: We are strengthened when we pray together, because it unites us with God our Father, and binds us together as brothers and sisters in Christ.
People: May God move us to be a praying congregation, open to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Collect
Heavenly Father, who imparts your wisdom, power, love, and grace to those who commune with you in prayer: Join our hearts together in a praying fellowship; that we may receive the blessing of your Spirit, and find strength to be your church at work. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of …