Rovinj, Croatia
Opening Prayer
For God alone, my soul in silence waits; from Him comes my salvation. –Psalm 62:1 (silent reflection) Prayer of the Bible All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your saints shall bless you! They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and your dominion endures throughout all generations. -Psalm 145: 10-13 (Free expression of praise and thanksgiving to God) Confession of Sin Almighty God, who pours out on all who desire it in the spirit of grace and supplication. Deliver us, when we draw near to You, from coldness of heart and wandering mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship You in spirit and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen -Book of Common Prayer (Time of silence for confession of sin) The Words of Jesus In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” -Luke 1:26-33 (Think deeply on the life and words of Jesus) Prayers for Ourselves and Others Answer me, O Lord, for your lovingkindness is good; in the abundance of your mercies, turn to me. -Psalm 69:16 (Time to bring before God our own needs and the needs of others) Closing Prayer “Lord sanctify us. Oh! that Your spirit might come and saturate every faculty, subdue every passion, and use every power of our being for obedience to God.” -Chalres Spurgeon (1834-1892) 
Kranjska Gora, Slovenia
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