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 [...]
Call to Confession: Liturgist: Let us confess our sins before God and one another as together we pray Prayer of Confession: Congregation: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, [...]
Call to Confession: Liturgist: Let us confess our sins before God and one another as together we pray Prayer of Confession: Congregation: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, [...]
Leader: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; People: O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Leader: Come and behold him, born the King of angels; People: O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord. ~United Methodist Hymnal #234
Call to Confession: Leader: As we welcome you into our world Lord Jesus, we know we have fallen short of your glory. We ask your forgiveness for our shortcomings. Let us now confess together our sin as together we pray... Prayer of Confession: Congregation: Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with [...]
