31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

When Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to dedicate him, they were doing their part to see that the work of God in the world was done. When Simeon and Anna praised God for seeing Jesus and then told people what they knew, they were doing their part to see the work of God in the world was done.
Sometimes we support the work of God through actions, sometimes with words, sometimes with our other resources. We have the opportunity to do our part in getting the Good News of God's love into our world, of helping others in need, and of providing resources for teaching the faith.
What is it that you have to give to do your part in seeing the work of God in the world is done?
Let's consider that as we take up our offering for today.

Prayer:

Please join me now in prayer:
God, who brought Christ into the world to show us your way, help us, like Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and Anna, do our part to move that work forward. Bless these gifts and use them in your work.
We pray in Jesus, our Christ's name. AMEN.