PRAYER IN PREPARTION: Living God, maker of light, thank you for the gift of this day. Let me be a light in your world so that people will look at me and see the goodness of your creation; in Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The Spirit of God swept over the face of the waters;
then God said: Let there be light, and God saw that it was good.
At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus was baptized by John. The heavens opened, and the Spirit descended like a dove;
then God said: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Let us worship our loving, creating, and creative God together.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of all glory, you look from heaven and see us as we are—not worthy to kneel at your feet, not ready to welcome your way. Forgive us, gracious God. In Christ, stoop down to save us; loosen the ties that bind us to sin and set us free to love and serve you. We continue to pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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.
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – Westminster Confession of Faith Shorter Catechism Question One
What is our chief end?
Our Chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever
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