Gratitude

As people entered the church, they were given a leaf-shaped piece of paper and a pen. During the service they were asked to write a thanksgiving item on the leaf; during the offering they were invited to place their leaves on an artificial “tree” spiked with lots of nails for hanging the leaves.

A Doxology for GatheringGod of all welcome, we come with our praise. God who invites us, we enter with praise. God of inclusion, we belong so we praise. God whom we worship, we lift up our praise! —Diane Dykgraaf, © 2025 ReformedWorship.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Used by permission. A Doxology in Response to Words of PardonForgiving God, we thank you. Hallelujah!Pardoning God, we rejoice in you. Hallelujah! Rescuing God, we need you. Hallelujah!Freeing God, we walk with you. Hallelujah!—Diane Dykgraaf, © 2025 ReformedWorship.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Used by permission. A Doxology after the Giving of GiftsAll praise to you, our giving God!                            We give our wealth to you.All praise to you, our providing God!                      We offer our love to you.All praise to you, our living God!                             We live our life for you.All praise to you, our generous God                       We give and grow in you. —Diane Dykgraaf, © 2025 ReformedWorship.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Used by permission. Trinitarian Doxology of SendingThe Father goes before you and behind you.         Praise the Lord!The Son walks beside you and surrounds you.      Hallelujah!The Spirit lives within you.                                       Praise the Lord!Go with God.                                                             Hallelujah! Praise the Lord!—Diane Dykgraaf, © 2025 ReformedWorship.org, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Used by permission.