Elder Ed Carlson, student intern Services Sunday 10:30 AM 5:00 PM

CALL TO CONFESSION

One:God has promised that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Therefore, let us call upon the Lord, confessing our sins.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

All:God of new creation, we confess that we have failed to trust your bountiful goodness. By the power of the Holy Spirit you brought forth the earth and its creatures in abundance. Yet, we hoard earth’s resources and refuse to share your gifts. We dishonor your generosity by withholding our charity to those in need. We betray your kindness by dealing harshly with our enemies. We disregard your compassion by severely judging the sins of others. Forgive us. By the power of your Spirit renew our hearts and free us from sins that we may enjoy the fullness of your blessing upon all creation. Amen.

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

One:Sisters and brothers, God offers forgiveness of our sins and the grace of repentance. Accept God’s grace, repent of your sin, and be restored to abundant life.

PASSING OF THE PEACE

One: May the peace and forgiveness of Christ rest upon each of you

All: And also with you!

CONFESSION OF FAITH

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church. the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

One:With thanksgiving for God’s gifts to us, let us offer ourselves and the fruits of our labor for God’s work in the world.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING/DEDICATION

One:Almighty God, we have opened our hands to you, and our hands have been filled with good things. Receive the gifts we bring in gratitude for your care for us, and help us to bless you with dedication of our lives; through Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

All:Amen.

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

One:Let us unite our hearts and minds in prayer for our world, saying, Almighty God, hear our prayer. For the church throughout the world, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:Inspire the sons and daughters of your church for prophetic witness to your truth, and upon old and young give clarity of vision to acknowledge your saving power in the world. For nations of the world and its leaders, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:Overcome the babble of misunderstanding among the nations, and let all people hear in their own language and recognize in their own culture your unifying message of love. For planet Earth, our home, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:By your Spirit, renew the earth, make us good stewards of its resources, and teach us to enjoy its abundance rightly. For those in need of healing, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:God, send your healing Spirit upon those who are sick in body or mind, restore them to health, and restore to them the joy of salvation. For our neighbors and members of our civic community, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:Teach us to be good neighbors, to live in peace with one another, and in friendship share the joys and burdens of daily life. For our children, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:Bless our children, protect them from danger, and help parents and caregivers nurture them so that they may mature in wisdom and grow in grace. For our enemies, Almighty God,

All:hear our prayer.

One:Bless our enemies and show us how we may do good to them for the sake of Jesus Christ. In your mercy, Almighty God, receive our prayers and, according to your wisdom, provide all that we need; through Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit.

All:Amen.

LORDS PRAYER

All: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. Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

Highland Park Presbyterian Christians Building Christians