A Liturgy for Epiphany Linking Epiphany and Missions

Let us praise God 
for the manifestation of the Christ 
in his mission on earth.

Let us praise God 
for the magi from the East 
who were sent to Bethlehem 
to teach us to honor Christ's star 
and to offer our gifts.

We praise you, O God.

Let us praise God 
for the multitudes in Asia and Africa 
who are today using the resources of their customs and cultures 
in developing new forms for worshiping Christ.

We praise you, O God.

Let us praise God for all those who 
are presenting themselves to be 
baptized into the name of Christ 
and for all the parents who are 
bringing their children to the water of Christ.

We praise you, O God.

Let us praise God 
for the manifestation of Christ in our own time 
when the thirsty are given something to drink 
and the hungry are fed.

We praise you, O God.

Let us pray 
for Christ's continuing epiphany 
among all who long for his presence.
For your manifestation
among all who long for truth 
and are educated and wise 
in this world,
for those who conduct research 
and those who teach,
for those who study the stars 
and those who give counsel to kings and rulers,

We seek your grace, O wisdom of God.

For your epiphany 
among all who are open to your presence 
in the water and the wine, 
and especially 
among those who have seen your star 
but not yet heard your name,

We seek your grace, O Savior of the nations.

For your epiphany
among all who are suffering 
for the cause of righteousness,
for all who are in prison,
for those who are oppressed,
and for those who are hungry, thirsty, and homeless,

We seek your grace, O Son of God.

For your manifestation 
of your glory
in the course of our daily lives,
in our homes, our schools, our work places 
and our facilities for play and entertainment,

Hear Our Prayers, O Lamb of God.
Amen.