CENTERING PRAYER (A Scout’s Prayer)
Our Father, make us Trustworthy, for there are those who trust us. Make us Loyal, for through loyalty we reach our highest ideals. Teach us to be Helpful, for through helpfulness do we forget our selfness. Make us Friendly, for there are so many who need a friend. Train us in Courtesy, for courtesy is the carpet on life’s floor. Make us Kind for kindness is the oil in the cogs of life’s machinery. Insist upon our Obedience, for victory comes only to the one who obeys. Make us Cheerful, for cheerfulness is the green grass among the rocks in the path of life.Train us in Thrift, for thrifty habits brighten our future. Make us Brave; brave in the dark and brave in the light; but save us from becoming fakers in bravery. Help us to be Clean – clean in thoughts, in speech, and in deed. And may we remember that our bodies are Thy holy temples, and that any abuse thereof is to tamper with Thy Great Plans. Above all, O God, help us to be Reverent toward all things which Thou hast made for our enjoyment when we are in Thy great out-of-doors, among the trees, along the streams, and on the hillsides. May we know it was Thee who made the waters to flow, the trees to reach heavenward, the mountains to endure to all ages. In all these things we ask that Thou wilt help us. And may we never forget the Scout Oath to which we all have pledged ourselves, so that through Thy help we may live these points of our Scout Law. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
We gather to hear God’s Word to us.
Speak to us, O Lord, of those who lived for you.
We eagerly wait to be inspired.
Show us, O Lord, examples we are to follow.
We offer ourselves to be molded by your Spirit.
That we may be your people in word and deed.
Come! Let us worship our God together!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we have not turned from the ways of evil to follow where you rightly lead us, nor have we been faithful in nurturing those trusted in our care. We confess our shortcomings and ask your forgiveness and beg to be renewed in energy and enthusiasm for the building of your kingdom on earth. This we ask in the name of Jesus Christ. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – WCF SC Q1
OFFERING
Our giving and forgiving God gives us everything we need for abundant life. Let us, with grateful hearts, return a portion to the Lord through our tithes, offerings, and gifts. Please pray with me…
Accept O Lord, these gifts as sign and seal of our commitment to the mission of establishing your kingdom on earth. Be with us as we work to shape the character of your children, your church, and your world on the model of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
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