First Lesson Isaiah 63:7-9

Theme: God gives his people mercy and love

Call to Worship
Pastor: God has called us to be his children, offering forgiveness through his Son, Jesus.
People: We are unworthy to be called his children, because through sin, we deny he is our Father.
Pastor: God has not forgotten his people. By grace, he reclaims us as his children.
People: God has made us his own through Christ! We are his people, and are called by his name.

Collect
O gracious Father, whose love and forgiveness is beyond measure: Fill our hearts to overflowing with joy and thanksgiving for your salvation; that all may see the blessings of those who take the name of Christ, our Lord and Savior, in whose name we pray. Amen.

Prayer of Confession
We are at the threshold of a new year, Father; and a…