Thought for the Week!

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.”
—Desmond Tutu

“Won’t it be wonderful when black history and Native American history and Jewish history and all of U.S. history is taught from one book. Just U.S. history.”

—Maya Angelou

Scripture for the Week!

“I was angry with My people,

I profaned My heritage

And gave them into your hand.

You did not show mercy to them,

On the aged you made your yoke very heavy.

Isaiah 47:6

Prayer for the Week!

A Prayer for Mercy

Spirit of the Living God, We have gathered in this place this morning, allow your spirit to fill our very being. Most gracious and loving God, we remember the struggles of our people, black people, people of African descent, your people and thank you for your grace, your love, and your mercy.

We thank you for leaders that you continue to place in high places and ordinary places. Inspire each of us to work more faithfully for justice and dignity of life everywhere. Lord God, we remember the hurts of exclusion and prejudice, but we know that you can raise our vision above all barriers and give us wisdom and courage to make this a better world. As you give us yourself in the Bread of Hope and the Cup of Mercy - show us how to give ourselves to those who are without hope and to those who cry for mercy.

Lord God, rule over our spirit in this hour that we will go from this worship with the freedom of those who trust in you. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. - Author Unknown