John 20:1-18

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Ways to participate in Transgender Day of Visibility:

1. Add your pronouns to your work email, and consider including a "what is this?" to explain why pronouns matter.

2. Join the #illgowithyou movement by displaying a button on your clothing or work bag and let transgender people know you are a safe person to buddy up with

3. Spend some time reading about trans intersectionality.

4. Share social media posts from trans organizations.

5. Sit down and go over the Gender Unicorn.

6. Read a book by a trans author.

7. Learn something new about trans, intersex, nonbinary, and 2 spirit people.

The Burden of the Day
Matthew 20:1-15
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Prayer:

All we have and all we are as a church belong to you, God. Guide us to places where people are. Give us words and hearts of invitation. Humble us as we allow new people to help form who we are. Thank you for your continued grace and mercy. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

When God Came Down Like Fire: Go Therefore
Matthew 28:16-20
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Prayer:

Holy God, Three in One, you are our eternal hope, our companion in life, our liberating power. Lead us in your mission, baptizing and teaching in your blessed name, so that all may worship you to the end of the age.

When God Came Down Like Fire: He Breathed On Them

John 20:19-23

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Prayer:

Almighty God, who sent the promised Holy Spirit to fill disciples with willing faith:

We confess that we resist the work of your Spirit among us, that we are slow to serve you and reluctant to spread the good news of your love. God, have mercy on us. Forgive our divisions

and by your Spirit draw us together. Create in us a desire to do your will and be your faithful people for the sake of your Son, our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Closer and Closer - Embrace God’s Presence

John 14:15-21

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Prayer for Our Families -

Holy One, we ask you to guide each of us in our family, by the power of your Holy Spirit, to be completely humble and gentle in our interactions with one another. We pray for strength and courage to be patient, bearing with one another’s faults in love - even when we’re tired, frustrated, angry, or hurt. Help us to make every effort to remain united in your Holy Spirit. Please bind us together in love and peace. Amen.

Faith Reflections - What does Jesus do?
John 3:1-17

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Faith Reflections - What tempts us?
Matthew 4:1-11

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Gifts that Keep on Giving - Mountaintop Experiences
Matthew 17:1-9

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O Holy One, on mountaintops and valley floors you reveal to us the light of your love. Our hearts desire to bask in the amazing glory of your divine presence. With each encounter we are changed and transformed.

Draw us nearer, that we might receive a double portion of your Holy Spirit. Help us, O Holy One, to live our lives as a reflection of divine glory. May we walk among humanity as a blessing, bearing light into dark places, hope to displace despair, and love that casts out hate.

Our world is hurting, and we need the followers of Jesus to follow more closely. Maybe then we will hear your voice speaking to us and saying, “listen to my Child, the Beloved!” Amen.