Sunday,  July 5, 2026
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost | Year A
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-6 | "Drink"

Call to Worship (inspired by Psalm 45)
One: In joy and gladness, enter the presence of the Sovereign One who rules and reigns over all creation. Worship the Holy One!
Many: The voice of the Holy One is powerful and gracious, loving and challenging, compassionate and convicting.
One: In joy and gladness, receive the fresh wind of the Spirit who ignites our hearts and connects us to one another. Worship the Holy Spirit!
Many: The voice of the Holy Spirit gives wisdom, discernment, comfort, and confirmation.
One: In joy and gladness, follow the path of the Embodied One. Worship God With Us!
Many:  The voice of God With Us models for us what to say and how to live. Praise God!

Invocation
God of all nations and all peoples, bless us as we gather in your name. Open us to vessels in building your kindom and spreading the good news of life and liberty. May we drink from the well of your abundance. May our cups overflow with your love. May our hearts burn in your presence. Be with us in this time and place. Amen. 

Prayer for Transformation and New Life
Holy One, we come before you from different perspectives. Some come in a spirit of celebration. Others bring lament and despair. All of us benefit from the power of transformed lives, individually, relationally, and communally. We pray in the assurance that new life is available. We ask for the strength, courage, and persistence to seek your kindom, peace, justice and righteousness in any and all circumstances and for all people and creation. Amen.

Words of Grace
The God of the covenant is still with us. By the power of the Spirit, we receive the fruit necessary to fuel our shared commitment and commission to building the world as God would have it over the world we inherit. God has given us everything we need to contribute, including the community of faith so that we do not labor alone. 

Invitation to Generosity
The Holy One gives gifts beyond measure or compare. The Holy One gives with abundance and generosity. The Holy has provided for every need and invites us to ensure equitable, faithful, and mutual sharing so that no one needs to experience a lack of resources. Let us give from the well of abundance to honor God's faithfulness and to demonstrate trust in God's provision.

Prayer of Dedication and Thanksgiving
Giving God, make us a people who not only receive your gifts, but empower us to give in mutual measure so that all needs are met. Bless these gifts and amplify their impact as a witness to your goodness and so all may flourish in your name. Amen.

Benediction 
As you go, 
Celebrate liberty and pursue justice
Pray for the land on which you are planted
And open space for neighbors seeking a home
Remember the challenges and blessings of the past
Work for the promise and hope of the future
Knowing that the God of the Covenant
Lives, reigns, and abides with us
As the journey continues
Go in peace and go for peace
To love and to serve 

Drink: Service Prayers for the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Year A was written by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology for the United Church of Christ.