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Ordinary 2A-8A

CTW: God is faithful

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God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
God is faithful; a new song is upon our lips.
God is faithful; by him we were called before we were born.
God is faithful; through him we are formed to be servants.
God is faithful; the Holy One of Israel has chosen us.
God is faithful; we follow the One who has saved us.
You are the people of [name of congregation]; you are to be called disciples.
Let us worship the God whose faithfulness knows no ending!

 

Submitted by Stephen Fearing.

illumination: descend upon us

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Spirit of the Living God,
descend upon us this day
as you did upon Christ in the River Jordan.
Reveal your wisdom to us as we listen for your Word
that we might forever testify not to ourselves
but to the One who is our Teacher and Messiah.
Spirit of the Living God,
descend upon us, we pray.

Submitted by Stephen Fearing.

CTW: look forward in faith

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One: Look forward in faith, for God’s word will light the path.

All: God’s promise is trustworthy and true!

One: Look forward in hope, for God is always doing a new thing.

All: God’s steadfast love will lead the way.

One: Look forward in faith, for God’s glory will shine in the darkness.

All: God’s grace is alive, and draws us onward.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, the Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL.

confession: under cover of darkness

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Your light shines in the darkness, O God, and we confess that sometimes we prefer to hide under cover of darkness, where we are free to participate in injustice, to hurt others and ourselves, to do whatever it takes to get ahead, to operate only in our comfort zone without challenge. We forget that your light of true freedom will shine, calling us to a more excellent way. We forget that the promise of a child is a promise for the future—that there is more beyond us, beyond our desires, beyond our brokenness, beyond our understanding. Forgive our short-sightedness. Forgive our hardened hearts. Forgive our complicity in systems that hurt and abuse your earth, your people, your church, your world. Shine your light again this day, that we may see and follow your path.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, The Presbyterian Church of Palatine, IL

confession: upside down kingdom

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Matthew 5:14-16

ALL: God of the upside down kingdom, reorient us; for we seek to hide what you would have shine. From our fall in Eden, we have been embarrassed by the fullness of our humanity, and in our shame and fear have hidden ourselves from you.

Forgive us, Lord, for it is truly our kingdoms which are upside down, and yours which is right side up. We need your help if we are to see the goodness of your creation, that we may rightly reflect Your goodness to the world. 

Oh God of light, make us to be Your light, for the sake of Your salvation …

… continue in silent prayer and meditation …

 

ONE: Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer

ALL: Amen

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ONE: Hear the good news! The God of creation is a proud and merciful creator.  We who bear God’s image may also expect to receive God’s grace. Though we have sought to recreate ourselves according to our shame and fear, we may be assured of this: If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation! The old has gone, and the new has come. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace!

ALL: Thanks be to God!  

 

Submitted by Will Norman, First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta GA