Proclamation

Leader: We come together as a church.

People: We stand in awe of our blessings and amazed by the boundless grace of God.

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All: If God were not with us, where would we be?

Leader: When anger seems to consume us, swallowing us in its grip,

People: Our God teaches us forgiveness and leads us to reconciliation.

Leader: When despair floods our lives and threatens to drown us,

People: Our God reaches toward us and rescues us, pulling us to safety.

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All: If God were not with us, where would we be?

Leader: When the storms of life turn our reality upside down,

People: Our God reminds us that we are never alone.

Leader: When it seems as if we will be swept away in our doubt and lack of faith,

People: Our God holds tight to us, ever faithful and ever steadfast.

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All: If God were not with us, where would we be?

Leader: If God were not with us, we would be lost.

People: Praise be to God that He keeps us in his care, surrounded by his love.

Leader: We fly like a bird, free to soar on the promise of God's possibilities for our lives.

People: Free of sin, free of guilt.

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All: If God were not with us, where would we be?

Leader: Praise be to God,

All: For He is our help and our salvation.

Loosely inspired by Psalm 124.