1. The following is the “Prayer for the
Congregation” on Creation Sabbath
at the Pacific Union College
Seventh-day Adventist Church
October 24, 2009
By Alexander Carpenter
Creation
 Sabbath

2. Ancient of Days. . .
On this seventh day of
the week, we remember
you as our Creator:
You spoke light and
molded humanity; you
evolved species, and
yet, our first breath was
yours.
All: Today, we
remember your
mysterious works with
awe.
Creation
 Sabbath

3. In the beginning, you
birthed this earth and
all life into being; and
now, like a mother
hen, you nurture us,
your offspring,
throughout each day.
All: Today, we thank
you for giving us
unconditional love to
share with all creation.
Creation
 Sabbath

4. Most Moved Mover. . .
We don’t understand this
struggle for existence.
Why are we punished for Eden?
Why do our good friends
suffer from destructive
diseases?
Why do we destroy the
children of our enemies in
war?
All: Jesus, please move us
beyond doubt, grief and guilt.
Move us to creative action with Creation
You.  Sabbath

5. We don’t always understand the
origin and purpose of our species.
But you, O Creator, have made us
creators too. That spark appears
in us as we work and wait, cook
and compute, draw and dance
through life. Thank you.
All: Way, Truth, Life. . .
we thank You for the mystery of
creativity.
As we reflect on it today,
lead us in deepening our
relationships with all of Your Creation
creation. Amen.  Sabbath

6. Image credit
• William Blake, Ancient of Days, 1794
• Unknown, Mother Hen, c. 21st century
• Pablo Picasso, Guernica (detail), 1937
• Robert Gober, Untitled, 1999
Creation
 Sabbath

7. Words by Alexander Carpenter
Creation
 Sabbath