CENTERING PRAYER - Dear God, thank you for this day. Guide my mind in your way, and help me to do your will. All praise, honor, and glory is yours. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 19)
The heavens are telling the glory of God, all creation speaks volumes of God’s handiwork.
Each sunrise proclaims God’s faithfulness and the night reveals the Creator’s awe.
Without a word being spoken, all creation bears witness to the goodness of the Lord.
So, too, may we join in witness with all creation. May the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be God’s signature in the world.
Let us worship the Lord!
God of compassion and mercy, we are your wounded and wounding children. We bring our wounded selves, our divided society, and our broken world, seeking your healing and transforming grace. It is easy for us to point the finger at others, yet we know that we all need your forgiveness; so we lift into your presence today, not only the victims of conflicts, but also those we have called enemies. Break down the walls of hatred, distrust, and bitterness, and open a way for us to reach one another in truth and love. Enable us to build a society where all can belong; to share our gifts in mutual respect, and to seek for the new future which you offer us through Jesus the Christ in whose name we continue to pray. (Silent Confession)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
[Prayer requests may be given to one of the pastors before the service.]
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – Westminster Confession of Faith Shorter Catechism
Question One: What is our chief end?
Answer: Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
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