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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Lectionary based collect or 1 Lent:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Let us pray:</FONT></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Lord God, you
not only dwell in the far beyond our sight, you also live close by in the
darkness of our longings, which also is sometimes far beyond our sight.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You establish your kingdom, surrounding
us with wild beasts to embolden us.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Give us courage to re-turn, re-pent, and see you through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and
ever.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Amen </FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>for
reflection on 1 Lent go to > <A
href="http://preachingtip.com/preaching-tip-of-the-week/">http://preachingtip.com/preaching-tip-of-the-week/</A></FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Bob
Eldan</FONT></P>
<P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 10pt" class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri>Lander,
Wyoming</FONT></P></DIV></BODY></HTML>