CENTERING PRAYER: In the morning, while it was still very dark, Jesus got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed. As I turn to you in prayer this day, God, bless me with a sense of purpose. As I go out into this day, show me what I am to do. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Have we not known? Have we not heard?
Has it not been told to us since the beginning?
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint.
Come, let us worship the Lord!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God, you are everlasting, the creator of all that is. Your understanding is beyond measure. We confess that we have sinned against you and our neighbors. In your compassion, forgive us, for we place our hope in your steadfast love. We continue to pray in Jesus’ name. (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 Shorter Catechism Question One
Question One: What is our chief end?
Answer: Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
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