Call To Confession
Rather than reading the Acts text at its appointed place, use it here as a Call To Confession/Repentance. It can be followed with a time of silence and the following absolution:
Leader: Risen from the dead, risen to new life, Christ Jesus calls you to live in him. May his goodness resound in your voices and may your lives be lived in praise.

In him you are a new creation. In his name you are granted forgiveness. In him you will live forever.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.

Prayer Of The Day
Leader: Gracious Father, open our hearts to hear your word, open our hearts to live your commands, that we would know you in the revealing of your great love, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy S…