Call to Confession:
Leader: When Jesus Christ ascended to Heaven, he promised to be with us always in the Word and Holy Spirit. In recognition of the presence of the Spirit with us today, let us confess our sins before God and one another.
Prayer of Confession:
All: Without your presence, Holy Spirit, we are lost. We have done the things we would avoid, and what you desire, we have not done. By your breath of life transform our lives; guide us into honesty and compassion so that filled with your peace our dreams and visions may be one with yours; through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and Lord, Amen.
Assurance of Pardon:
Leader: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. By the power in whom we live and move and have our being, I pronounce to you the complete forgiveness of all your sins. In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven!
Congregation: In the name of Jesus Christ you are forgiven.
All: Glory to God. Amen.