CALL TO WORSHIP
Seek the Sovereign of all nations. Praise God and be in good heart for ever.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Divine Gardener, you have planted the true Vine in our world and sustain living branches by the Spirit. We confess that we do not always readily receive into our fellowship those you send to us. We are suspicious of those who seem different or whose sincerity we question. We may fear that we will be replaced, forgetting that you want your church to grow like a healthy vineyard, well-pruned of dead wood and producing the fruits of the Spirit. Forgive us if we in pride seek to take over your role as Gardener, discontent to be but branches of your true vine, Jesus Christ. Amen.

DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS
Hear the Good News! God is love, and God's love was disclosed to us i…