First Lesson: Isaiah 49:8-13

Theme: God does not forget his people

Call to Worship
Pastor: God has promised us that he will never leave us, or forget that he is our God.
People: Even when we think God has deserted us, he is present to give us hope and encouragement.
Pastor: God keeps his promises. It is up to us to believe and trust him.
People: Our faith is strengthened as we put our trust in God. We know he will be faithful to us.

Collect
Gracious Father, whose faithfulness to your children never wavers: Transform our fears and doubts into confidence in your guiding presence, that we may be filled with the joy of salvation. We pray in our Savior's name. Amen.

Prayer of Confession
Life is full of difficulties, Father; and often our inability to endure makes us feel you are not present…