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Elohim, You formed me – inside out;  You knitted me together as I am in my mother’s womb.  I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Wonderful are Your works – You made me!  – my soul knows it is so.

Call to Prayer                    

Psalmody

Elohim, You formed me – inside out;

You knitted me together as I am in my mother’s womb

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made

Wonderful are Your works – You made me! – my soul knows it is so.

 

My frame was not hidden from You when I was

being made in secret

intricately woven in the depths of the earth.

 

Your eyes saw my unformed self; and determined me for purpose

In Your book You wrote,

every single one – the days established for me

when as yet there was none.

 

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made

Wonderful are Your works – You made me! – my soul knows it is so.

 

Psalm in Action

Scripture            Matthew 1:1, 5-6

An account of the genealogy  of Jesus the Messiah, the son of David, the son of Abraham. and Aram the father of Aminadab, and Aminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, and Jesse the father of King David.

Reflection           Rev. Mary Chipoka

Intercessory Prayer

  God bless us with insight to recognize violence in all its forms,

And the courage to name it.

  Speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves,

And seeking justice in the world in which we live.

  Give us compassion for the vulnerable

And grace to stand alongside them, through the strength of Jesus our Lord.

  Holy Spirit, give us a prayerful heart

Touching others with your peace,

As together we face the challenges that lie ahead.

(Maureen Jack, Church of Scotland)

Lord’s Prayer                   (in our heart languages)

Blessing              You Shall Go out with Joy