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Ordinary 15C

Opening Prayer: into your future

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One: Show us your ways, O Lord!
Lead us in your truth, and teach us.
All: Open our eyes, minds, and hearts
to know your will and to follow it.
One: Reveal your vision for us,
and keep us focused and faithful to what you would have us do.
All: Bring us together to worship and work for your purpose,
and move us forward into your future. Amen.

 

Submitted by Rev. Teri Peterson, St. John’s Church of Scotland, Gourock

confession: the condition of our hearts

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Call to Confession

Some people say the great addiction of our age is busy-ness. Being busy confirms our importance in the world. Sitting still leaves time to consider the things we have done and the things we have left undone. This is hard work, but it is necessary for our relationship with God. Let us open our hearts in prayer.

Prayer of Confession
All-seeing God, You know the condition of our hearts. You know the words we never should have said and the words that might have helped but remained unspoken. You know the ways we spend our time. You know the things we leave undone and the things we did but wish we hadn’t. You know the reasons our lives spin apart. You know the ways we hold on too tight to what we don’t need and let important connections slip through our fingers. Have mercy on us. Have mercy on us.

Silent Prayers of Confession
Words of Assurance:
Minister: All things are held together in our Lord Jesus Christ. That includes every one of us. No matter what has happened in the past, those who turn to God are forgiven. This is the Good News that brings new life.
ALL: We thank God for it.
Submitted by Rev. Martha Spong

CTW: dwell with God

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a call to worship based on Psalm 15

One: Who can live in your tent, LORD? Who can dwell on your holy mountain?
Many: People who do what is right, and speak the truth sincerely;
One: People who do no damage with their talk;
Many: People who do no harm to a friend, and don’t insult a neighbor;
One: People who despise those who act wickedly, but honor those who honor God;
Many: People who keep their promises even when it hurts;
One: People who use their money ethically and do not hurt the innocent.
Many: Whoever does these things will never stumble.
All: Whoever does these things will dwell with God.
Submitted by Rev. Martha Spong.