Worship from Feb 1, 2015

PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP:  Almighty God, your Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world.  May your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments,

shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen

CALL TO WORSHIP (A paraphrase of Psalm 67:1-4)

Leader:      May God be gracious to us and bless us,

People:      and make His face shine upon us,

Leader:      that God's ways may be known on earth,

People:      and God's salvation among all the nations.

Leader:      May the peoples praise you O God; may all the peoples praise you.

People:      We will be glad and sing for joy, for you rule us justly.

Leader:      Let us praise our God.    

   PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, we thank You for the gifts that You have given to us, so that we might each serve You and each other.  You have not only given us the gifts, but You have promised to guide us as we use them.  Forgive us for failing to fully use our talents for the benefit of Your Kingdom.  Help us as we listen for Your voice and use our gifts as You direct us, so that Your Kingdom might increase on earth and Your body might be built up through us.  Amen.

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