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ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

Happy are those who are honest with God.
Happy are those whose sin is forgiven.
Therefore, let all who are faithful offer prayer to the Lord in times of distress.
For God is our refuge and protects us in times of trouble.
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Let us shout for joy! Let us worship God!

 

HYMN # 442 Just as I Am, without One Plea

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

The words we speak all too often do not show you in our lives, God of our pilgrimage. We spend so much time boasting to others, they imagine we have no need for you. We grumble impatiently when you don't respond immediately to our requests, but are slow to sing your praises. We mutter under our breath about the behavior of those around us, when we could be asking them if there is some way we could serve them. 

It is on our journey to the cross and the tomb that you fill us with the riches of your mercy, Steadfast Love! You do so, not because of any thing we have done, but because of the compassion which flows from your heart wounded by our failings. As we open our lives to receive your forgiveness, may we turn to the Light which brings us life, following Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, every step of the way.
Silence is kept

 

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

How much does God love us?

Enough to send the divine heart, hope, and spirit to us, not to condemn us, but to save us.
Not by our speaking or doing, but by God's good and precious grace are we saved.

Thanks be to God!

Amen.

 

SCRIPTURE     Psalm 23 (pg 617)

GOSPEL           Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 (pg 95)

 

SERMON :       Coming Home

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

HYMN # 363 Rejoice, the Lord is King!

 

 

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

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