Call to Worship | Feb. 9, 2025
Pastor: Praise the Lord for grace and favor, Congregation: To all people in distress; Pastor: Praise God, still the same as ever, Congregation: Slow to chide, and swift to bless. ~Henry F. Lyte, 1834
Pastor: Praise the Lord for grace and favor, Congregation: To all people in distress; Pastor: Praise God, still the same as ever, Congregation: Slow to chide, and swift to bless. ~Henry F. Lyte, 1834
Pastor: We are pilgrims on a journey, Congregation: We're together on this road. Pastor: We are here to help each other, Congregation: Walk the mile and bear the load. ~by Richard Gillard
Call to Confession: Liturgist: In the light of Christ, we see the darkness of our world and of our hearts. Trusting in God's saving love, let us confess our sin before God and one another as together we pray... Prayer of Confession: Congregation: God of our Restoration, whenever we come home to you, we realize [...]
Call to Confession: Liturgist: In the light of Christ, we see the darkness of our world and of our hearts. Trusting in God's saving love, let us confess our sin before God and one another as together we pray... Prayer of Confession: Congregation: God of our Restoration, whenever we come home to you, we realize [...]
Pastor: Though we cannot think alike, Congregation: May we not love alike? Pastor: May we not be one heart, Congregation: Though we are not of one opinion? Pastor: If your heart is as my heart, Congregation: Then, give me your hand. ~adapted from John Wesley & 2 Kings 10:15
Call to Confession: Liturgist: In the light of Christ, we see the darkness of our world and of our hearts. Trusting in God's saving love, let us confess our sin before God and one another as together we pray... Prayer of Confession: Congregation: God of our Restoration, whenever we come home to you, we realize [...]
Pastor: How precious is the steadfast love of God. Congregation: All people may take refuge in the shadow of God's embrace. Pastor: Christ is the fountain of life. Congregation: In Christ we behold the Light of God.
Call to Confession: Liturgist: God loves us and calls each of us by name. Knowing we are eternally forgiven and infinitely loved, let us boldly confess our sins before God and one another as together we pray... Prayer of Confession: All: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. [...]
Pastor: The voice of God resounds upon the water. Congregation: The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream. Pastor: The Son of God is named, "Beloved" Congregation: And all who worship should shout, "Glory!" Pastor: Ascribe to the Lord's majesty and strength Congregation: Let us worship God in holy splendor.
Pastor: What gift shall we bring to treasure honor King Jesus, who honors us with the gifts of love and grace? Congregation: We bring open hearts and bring love to honor the King of love. Pastor: Bring also your worship and bring your praise. Congregation: We bring all that we are to pay homage to [...]