CENTERING PRAYER* *J. Birch, faithandworship.com
Eternal Gardner, make us like trees planted in fertile soil, supported, watered, and fed until roots are deep and strong, trained and pruned if needed so we might, in due season, blossom and produce good fruit, pleasing to your eyes, sweet, a worthy harvest and offering.
CALL TO WORSHIP* *J. Birch, faithandworship.com
In the meeting of our lives, be the focus of all that we are.
In the singing of the hymns, the prayers that we shall make,
the reading of your Word and the preaching of the same.
Speak to us, encourage and forgive us.
In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all that we are.
In the singing of the hymns, the prayers that we shall make,
the reading of your Word and the preaching of the same.
Speak to us, encourage and forgive us.
In the meeting of our lives, Lord, be the focus of all that we are.
Let us worship God together.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Gracious God, we confess we do not meditate on your commands and teachings all day long. We turn away from your demanding truth and wander toward easier options. Forgive us, we pray, for pursuing our own desires rather than yours. Forgive us for growing weary in following you; for failing to pray and work tirelessly for justice; for losing hope in your power to transform the powers of this world. Tune our ears to the sound of your justice. Turn our hearts to your commandments and word of grace. Do not remember our sin, but remember your mercy forever. We continue to pray in Christ’s name. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
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