Opening Music of Praise:  “Hosanna” Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who celebrate who Jesus is.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who quietly scheme how to commit evil.         -Lift up to God prayers for those who stand firm in their...

Opening Music of Praise:  “How Great is Our God” Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who have enslaved others.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who sat quietly and benefitted while others were enslaved.         -Lift up to God prayers for those...

Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who have made some dumb mistakes.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who are estranged from parents and other family.         -Lift up to God prayers for those who feel resentment toward others.      -Lift up...

Opening Music of Praise:  “You Are My All in All” Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who are sad due to pain of a loved one.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who are in joy filled relationships.         -Lift up to...

Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who are called to be bold in the face of injustice.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who are harmed by the prejudice of others.         -Lift up to God prayers for those who are...

Opening Music of Praise:  “Halle, Halle, Halleluja” Prayers of Confession and Prayers of the People:      –Lift up to God prayers for those who feel broken today.      -Lift up to God prayers for those who have lied today.         -Lift up to God prayers for those who have broken promises and covenants today....

Over the last couple of weeks, we have been reading scriptures connected to Elizabeth, Zechariah, and their son John the Baptist. Today we will read the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, reaching out to Elizabeth during a chaotic time for both.