Op Shops

Liturgical Resources for Op Shops

Prayer for Op Shops

God, bless us as we open this Op Shop today.
Thank you for the people who donate goods for us to sell.
Thank you for the people who buy things so we can raise money.
Save us from the temptation to count only our takings
as the measure of our success.
Teach us that loving service is the purpose of our work.
Thank you for the volunteers who give their time.
Thank you for the strangers and neighbours who come to meet us.
Save us from the temptation to catch up only with our friends
in the pleasures of our gathering.
Show us the face of Jesus Christ in every person we meet.
Thank you for the mission of the Church that we are supporting.
Thank you for the good news of Jesus that makes us truly rich.
Save us from the temptation to focus only on what we can sell
when we think of our resources.
Remind us that you, loving God, can provide everything we need,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer for Recyclers

God bless the recyclers.
Bless all the people who donate
clothes and kitchenware,
books and shoes,
useful gadgets and frivolous fancies.
Bless all the volunteers,
making conversation, helping strangers,
working together in a good cause.
Bless the people who shop here, too,
discovering bargains,
unearthing treasures,
making ends meet,
finding new friends.
Bless us all, and keep recycling us
into people you can use
to make the world a better place,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.