CALL TO WORSHIP
Come without concealment to confess your sins. Return to your homes happy that your sins have been put away!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of nations, Sovereign of sovereigns, Protector of people, we do not understand why the innocent suffer for the sins of the guilty and the weak for the faults of the strong. We are strong in our denunciation of the sins of others and loud in our demands for their punishment. We are apologetic in the admission of our own sins and plaintive in our cries for mercy. Forgive our double standards, and grant us pardon for our offenses through Jesus our advocate. Amen.

DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS
Hear the Good News! God has laid on the crucified Christ the consequences of our sins, so that we will not die. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jes…