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May 30, 2025

In Praise of the Creator: An Opening Prayer

Creating God, 
you gather us in this place to worship you. 
We praise you. 
The whole earth praises you! 
The universe praises you!

The sun wakes and warms the earth. 
Wake us to your love, God. 
Warm and mold our hearts today. 

The flowing rivers water the earth. 
Spirit of God, flow through us as we worship. 
Water our souls as we thirst for you. 
We come and join with all creation saying, 
“Hallelujah! Amen.” 

Lord, you call us to worship today
Lord, you call us to sing of your grace
Lord, you call us to praise your great name
Lord, you call us to kneel and give thanks.
 

Lord, we come seeking your face 
Lord, we come to feel your embrace
Lord, we come for new courage and strength
Lord, we come; we belong in this place

Lord, you call us.  Lord, we come. 

Amen. 

Diane Dykgraaf is a former worship leader and planner and a lifelong musician and worshiper. She has worked for CRC Worship Ministries, Reformed Worship, and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship. She lives in Michigan and in her retirement enjoys spending time with her ever-expanding family. (05-2025)