CALL TO WORSHIP
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Constant God, we confess our inconsistency. We are too often prone to seek favor with people than to risk disapproval of Christian convictions. We are prepared to rationalize or reinterpret difficult demands of Jesus and compromise our relation to him rather than put ourselves at odds with common practice. Forgive our waffling that gives an uncertain impression as to our real commitment, whether it is to the good news or popular opinion. We do trust in your mercy, through Jesus Christ the Savior. Amen.…