Sung response: CH 387

We praise you, Nurturing God, for feeding us at Christ’s table here and all the

world around. Patiently you plant the seeds of faith, waiting to harvest the fruits of

our lives. Busily you grind the grains of our experience, mixing the dough.

Quietly, restlessly you yeast Christ’s church to life.

Bread of the world, in mercy broken,

We thank you, Nourishing God, for the strength we draw from the shared witness

of our sisters and brothers who partake of this holy meal today. Make us bold to

seek justice and, quick to act in compassion. Shape us well that we might

become the Bread of Life to those who need us.

wine of the soul, in mercy shed,

We rejoice in you, Surprising God, for your abiding presence. Spark our

imaginations that we might share your dream of unity. Open out hearts so

Christ’s healing love may flow from your gathered church into a parched, thirsty

world.

and be thy feast to us the token,

We pray to you, Healing God, that your people find sustenance at Christ’s table

this day. Feed our spirits that we might work together as the body of Christ

around the world: preaching good news to captives, restoring health to those in

pain, proclaiming God’s year of Jubilee!

that by thy grace our souls are fed.