Eternal God, whose promise to us is never broken; we confess that we fail to follow you. Though you have bound yourself to us, we run from your embrace. In Jesus Christ you serve us freely, but we refuse your love and withhold ourselves from others. We do not love you fully or love one another as you command.
Eternal Father, in your mercy, forgive and cleanse us. Forgive us and cleanse us not on the basis of our commitment to change, but on the basis of Jesus' work on the cross for us. Lead us once again into your arms and unite us to Christ, who is the bread of life and the vine from which we grow in grace. Lord, have mercy on us for Christ's sake. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2
Order of Worship, October 3 2010
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