Worship October 12

PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP:  Giver of light and life, we would be made whole again in your

presence for we have been drained by this week.  We would see again your glory and offer our praise for we have lost touch in the hurry of our days.  We would renew our faith and commit again our lives as you have called us to do, in Jesus’ name.  Amen                                                              

CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm 97)

Leader:      The Lord reigns; let the earth rejoice

People:      Righteousness and justice are the foundation of His throne.

Leader:      The earth saw and trembled.

People:      The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord.

Leader:      The heavens declare His righteousness,

People:      Be glad in the Lord, you righteous ones and give thanks to His holy name.

Leader:      Let us give thanks to the Lord of the whole earth. 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, we confess that we do not know who You are.  When we look at You we sometimes see a distant god who does not know us.  Or we see a god who looks and thinks a lot like we look and think.  Forgive us for not making the effort to get to know You as You really are.  And as we open our hearts, our minds and our souls to You, help us to see clearly who You are and what You want from our relationship with You.  This we pray in the name of your Son.  AMEN.

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