June 7 Chief Seattle

October 4 St. Francis of Assisi

O Lord, maker of all things, you open your hand and satisfy the desire of every living creature. We praise you for crowning the fields with your blessings and enabling us once more to gather in the fruits of the earth. Teach us to use your gifts carefully, that our land may continue to yield her increase; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 39)

Psalm 65
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Matthew 13:24-30 (36-43)

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth, we humbly pray that your gracious providence may give and preserve to our use the fruitfulness of the land and of the seas, and may prosper all who labor therein, that we, who are constantly receiving good things from your hand, may always give you thanks; though your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 40)

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O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature. Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards of your good gifts; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 41)

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Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with our people where they work; make those who carry on the industry and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 41)

Psalm 104:1, 13-24 or Psalm 104:25-37
Job 38:1-11, 16-18
1 Timothy 6:7-10, 17-19
Luke 12: 13-21

God, our creator, you have ordered seedtime and harvest, sunshine and rain. Grant that all the people of our nation may give thanks to you for food, drink, and all that sustains life; may honor the land and water from which these good things come; and may respect those who labor to produce them; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 43)

Almighty God, we thank you for making the fruitful earth produce what is needed for life. Bless those who work in the fields; give us favorable weather; and grant that we may all share the fruits of the earth, rejoicing in your goodness; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 45)

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow workers in your creation. Give us wisdom and reverence to use the resources of nature, so that no one may suffer from our abuse of them, and that generations yet to come may continue to praise you for your bounty; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 49)

O gracious Father, when you open your hand you satisfy the desire of every living thing. Bless the land and waters, and give the world a plentiful harvest; let your Spirit go forth to renew the face of the earth. As you show us your love and kindness in the bounty of the land and sea, save us from selfish use of your gifts, so that men and women everywhere may give you thanks; through Jesus our Lord. (p. 49)

Most gracious God, according to your wisdom the deep waters are opened up and clouds drop gentle moisture. We praise you for the return of planting and harvest seasons, for the fertility of the soil, for the harvesting of the crops, and for all other blessings which you in your generosity pour on this nation and people. Give us a full understanding of your mercy, and lives which will be respectful, holy, and obedient to you throughout our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (p. 49)

18 All You Works of the Lord
362 We Plow the Fields and Scatter
409 Praise and Thanksgiving
412 Sing to the Lord of Harvest
463 God, who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
515 How Marvelous God’s Greatness
527 All Creatures of Our God and King
532 How Great Thou Art
540 Praise the Lord! O Heavens
541 Praise the Lord of Heaven
551 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
554 This is My Father’s World
557 Let All Things Now Living
558 Earth and All Stars
560 Oh, that I Had a Thousand Voices
561 For the Beauty of the Earth
563 For the Fruit of All Creation
564 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow