Lutheran Women in Mission - Litany for Gifts From the Heart

Dedication of Gifts from the Heart Litany
(Portland 2009)

Pastor (or leader): Look to the Hills!

People: Our God reigns!

Reader 1: Our God is good and gracious. He has provided for us far beyond what we deserve or need. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the blessings we have received from God.

Look to the Hills!

People: Our God reigns!

Reader 2: It is from these grateful hearts that we have brought our gifts for those who are in need, that through us our Lord can show His goodness and provide for them. We are privileged to share from our abundance that others might lift up their eyes and look to the hills.

Look to the Hills!

People: Our God reigns!

Reader 3: We have heard our Lord say that whatever we do for the neighbor, we do for Him. We have opened our hearts to provide for this community with. . .

308 Health Kits, 194 Art Kits, 697 packages of Children’s socks, 421 packages of Children’s T shirts, 308 Teddy Bears, and 1776 miscellaneous items—items that weren’t on our list, O God, but they were on YOUR list, because You knew someone needed them.

As people in this area receive these gifts, may they recognize God as the One who will meet their needs.

Look to the Hills!

People: Our God reigns!

Pastor (or leader): Lord Jesus, we dedicate these gifts that you have provided to Your glory and for the good of those who will receive them: In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen!

Pastor (or leader): May those who receive these blessings join us in lifting up their eyes to see that…

People: Our God Reigns! Amen!

Litany for Gifts from the Heart

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