Songs:
“King Forevermore” by Aaron Keyes & Pete James
“Nothing But The Blood” by Robert Lowry
“Come Thou Fount” by Robert Robinson
“Hallelujah What A Savior” by Philip Paul Bliss, alt. verse: Tommy Bailey
“Doxology” by Thomas Ken & Louis Bourgeois
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Call To Worship: The Shield of Saint Patrick
I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, the One in Three. Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me; Christ to comfort and restore me; Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger. I bind unto myself the name, the strong name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three, of whom all nature hath creation, eternal Father, Spirit, Word; praise to the God of my salvation, salvation is of Christ the Lord! Amen!
Classic Prayer: Martin Luther
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak, strengthen me. I am cold in love, warm me and make me fervent that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith, at times I doubt and am unable to trust thee altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in thee. In thee I have sealed the treasures of all I have. I am a sinner, in thee is the fullness of righteousness. Therefore, I will remain with thee of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give – thanks be to God.
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Confession: Repentance and Faith
Leader: What does it mean to repent?
People: To repent means that I have a change of heart, turning from sin- fully serving myself- to serving God as I follow Jesus Christ. I need God’s help to make this change.
Leader: What does it mean to have faith?
People: To have faith means that I believe the Gospel is the truth: that Jesus died for my sins, rose from the dead, and rules over my life. Therefore, I entrust myself to him as my Savior, and I obey him as my Lord.
Leader: What does God grant in your new life in Christ?
People: God grants me reconciliation with him, forgiveness of my sins, union with him in Christ, adoption into his family, citizenship in his kingdom, new life in the Holy Spirit, and the promise of eternal life.
ACNA: Salvation, Questions 11,12,15