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Isaiah 43

CTW: called

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The Lord has called us by name, called us out!
We are here, is that not enough?
We have been called for a purpose, to offer hope for the world.
Where can this hope be found?
It is within you, that yearning for something bigger than yourself.
What do we do with it?
We speak the truth of God’s grace, mercy and love. We live the truth every moment of our lives as best we can.
It sounds too hard, it seems too big!
And that is what Jesus came to do: to help us, guide us, encourage us. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Almighty!

 

Submitted by Rev. Eric Ledermann, University Presbyterian Church, Tempe AZ

you may think… (call to confession)

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We may think that once we’ve come to the font, experienced confirmation, joined the church, served on a team, or been here awhile, we’ve got it made. No matter what we think of ourselves—whether we believe ourselves perfect or irretrievably broken or anywhere in between, God is continually calling us to streams of living water. Before God, and with the people of God, let us confess our failings.

 

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

confession: called and promised

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One: You have called us by name, and we belong to You.
All: And we confess that sometimes we can’t hear,
and sometimes we don’t want to belong to anyone.
We like our independence.
One: You called us through the water and into new life, into new hope, into new community.
All: Forgive us when our answer is “if it’s convenient for me.”
One: We make promises to guide and nurture, to support and encourage, to learn and serve,
All: and often we do not keep those promises.

~silent prayer~

One: Faithful God, call us again, forgive us our brokenness, and lead us by your still waters.
All: Help us to live as you created us: for your glory. Amen.

 

Assurance of Forgiveness

Friends, the Lord who keeps promises says “I have called you by name, you are mine.” Believe and live the good news:
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Amen.

 

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

CTW: why?

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Leader: Do not fear, for God has redeemed you!
People: I hear God say: “I have called you by name; you are mine.”
Leader: God gives all the treasures of the world in exchange for you!
People: Why?
Leader: The word of the Lord: “Because you are precious in my sight, and honored, and I love you.”
ALL: Alleluia! Let us worship the Lord!

based on Isaiah 43, Submitted by Rev. Mary Beene, Faith Presbyterian Church, Rincon, GA.