PRAYER IN PREPARATION: Gracious God, draw near to us with compassion, touch us with healing, and speak to us with love, so that we may arise and live to spread the good news of your saving power: through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my Soul!
I will praise the Lord as long as I live.
Sing praises to God,
who made heaven and earth,
who is faithful forever,
who gives justice to the oppressed,
who gives food to the hungry,
who sets the prisoners free,
who watches over the stranger,
who cares for widows and orphans.
The Lord will reign forever.
Praise the Lord!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of the prophet, we confess that we have failed to heed your word. You have the power to help and heal, yet we cling to our own provisions. You are able to raise up to new life, yet we fail to trust what you can do. Forgive us, God of grace. Change our hearts and lives and challenge us to expect great things. From your mighty acts of mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
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