1. PSALM 31:9-16 Be gracious, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye is wasting with anger, together with my inner being and my stomach. For my life is consumed by grief and my years in groaning; My strength fails because of my distress and my bones become weak. Because of my oppressors I am a disgrace; to my neighbours, I'm a disaster; to my acquaintances, a cause for trembling; seeing me in the street they flee from me. …/2

2. I am forgotten like one who is dead, and have become like a broken pot. For I have heard the whispering of the crowd – terror all around - in scheming together against me they plot to take my life. But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My days are in your hands; snatch me from the hand of my enemies and pursuers. Let your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love. For use in worship, with acknowledgement. Jeff Shrowder 2000, 2013.

3. OFFERING Blessed is the one, O God, in whom you reconciled the world to yourself. May our gifts and our living restore life to others, bring reconciliation and encourage true holiness, to your glory and praise; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, whom you have exalted and given a name above every name. Amen. For use in worship, with acknowledgement. Jeff Shrowder 2010, 2013.