Volkenroda, Germany
Opening Prayer
Teach me, my God and King, in all things thee to see, and what I do in anything to do it as for thee. -George Herbert, (1593-1633) (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name for ever and ever. Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name for ever and ever. Great are You, Lord and most worthy of praise; Your greatness is unsearchable. -Psalm 145: 1-3 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin May I put away all filthiness and the overflow of wickedness, and in meekness accept the word planted in me, which is able to save my soul. -James 1:21 (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. “You have said so,” Jesus replied. The chief priests accused him of many things. So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.” But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. -Mark 15:1-5 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. -Ephesians 6:18 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. -I Timothy 6:15-16 
Abiquiú, New Mexico
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