Loving God, we begin this new day in the sure knowledge you have claimed us as your children. In all that we do, keep us mindful of actions that are pleasing in your sight. In all that we say, make us attentive to the witness we give to your love. Let our lives be an example to all whom we encounter, living as children of God who follow in the path of Jesus, our Lord and our brother. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP
The voice of God resounds upon the water.
The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream.
The Son of God is named, “Beloved.”
And all who worship shout out, “Glory!”
Ascribe to the Lord majesty and strength.
Let us worship God in holy splendor.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We are precious in your sight, yet we often forget we are your beloved. We confess our love is fickle and inconstant. We follow selfish goals and deny our way of life harms others and hurts your world. We are sorry, and we want to change. Create in us a clean heart, strengthen our resolve, reconcile us one to another, and bless us with your peace. We continue to pray in Christ’s name. (Silent Confession)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH – The Apostles’ Creed
OFFERING
As people who have passed through the waters of baptism,
let us make our grateful offering to God our Redeemer.
Let us pray…O God, at his baptism, you acknowledged Jesus as your beloved Son,
and through him you opened to us a way
to become your children by grace.
May these gifts we return to you
be a sign of our dedication to live as your faithful children,
born anew in the waters of baptism by the power of the Holy Spirit;
through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
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