Confession And Absolution
Leader: Gracious God, you call us to follow you into places that we would rather not go. You call us to follow you where healing is needed. You call us to follow you so that we might be made well.
All: We confess our sins to you, trusting that your mercy was intended for us.
Silence for self-examination
Leader: In the name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, your faith has made you well. Rise up and live.
All: Amen.
Prayer Of The Day
Leader: God in heaven, we seek your touch so that our pain might end. As you call us to follow you may we rejoice at the sound of your voice, trusting …
CSS Publishing Company, Inc., Lectionary Worship Workbook, by Amy C. Schifrin