Call to worship: The little one cries from the crib, ready to be picked and start her day.
Prayer of Adoration: Those first snuggles of the day seem to be the strongest. Baby tightly clings to momma's neck, thankful to be rescued from her crib. Mother takes a deep breath and hopes this feeling will linger throughout the day.
First hymn: "Oh, good morning, good morning! Sunbeams will soon shine through, good morning, good morning to you!"
Call to confession: Diaper smells dirty. Mama and baby acknowledge the need to be cleansed of that poo.
Prayer of confession: Dirty diaper is removed and disposed of.
Assurance of pardon: New diaper is placed on. Fresh, clean start.
Passing of the Peace: Baby offers a sweet smile, thankful for the fresh diaper.
Prayer for Illumination: "Oh please, oh please let me figure out what this weird new quirk about breastfeeding is all about. Just when I think I have it down, something changes or hurts or doesn't work. Amen."
Scripture Reading: Chapter 3 of Ina May Gaskin's Guide to Breastfeeding.
Sermon: Nursing the baby. There are a few rough patches, like all sermons, but in the end grace is proclaimed and baby's belly is full.
Prayers of the People: "Dear God, don't let this baby choke on anything or stick her finger in an outlet or fall off of something or crawl into something or anything that will endanger her in anyway. Amen"
Offering: Mama decides to play with baby rather than watch more Netflix. A noble sacrifice, indeed.
Closing hymn: "Rock-a-Bye Baby"
Charge and Benediction: "Ok, dear child. You are clearly tired. Please take a nap. And let it be more than 20 minutes. In the name of the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit. Amen."
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