CALL TO WORSHIP
(responsively)Human as we are, let us intercede with Godfor ourselves and for our sinful world, that God will spare us from destruction and grant us time for repentance.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Listening God, Prayer-teacher, Prayer-prompter, we are often perfunctory in our prayers, casual, without expectation of response. We separate our petitions for forgiveness from the need to forgive others. We block the work of your Spirit within us, preventing the discipline that would change us and turn us outward again with persistent concern for others and ongoing intercession for the whole world, not just our own little circle. Hear our request for forgiveness. Give us a forgiving Spirit. Lord, teach us to pray. Amen.

DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS
Hear the Good News! God has for…