CALL TO WORSHIP
Search for a vision of God. Listen for the voices of God's messengers. Enlist in the embassy of God.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Three-times-holy One, our best parenting is but a shadow of your giving and caring for us. Our devotion to brothers and sisters can hardly be compared to the self-giving of Jesus Christ, Our Brother. The most understanding and forgiving family spirit we share is hardly comparable to the unity in love which is your nature. We are lost if we flee your loving discipline. We are estranged if we deny your Son Jesus. We are orphaned if we are not bound to you by the Spirit. Mercifully keep us in your family through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS
Hear the Good News! Our lower nature has no claim upon us. We are not obliged to …