Call to Worship
(responsively) Sing praises to the Eternal as God's faithful ones. Give thanks to God's holy name, Whose anger is but for a moment; Whose favor is for a lifetime.

Prayer of Confession
God of justice and mercy, we complain about the harvest of our wild oats, and the sentence that is passed against our crimes. More often than not your mercy is greater than we deserve. We may not be as conspicuous as some in our misdeeds, but however subtle we are, we seek your pardon for greed and exploitation of the weak. Our dispositions are often hardhearted though you have called us to seek peace. Be open to our prayers for the sake of Jesus Christ our only Savior. Amen.

Declaration of God's Forgiveness
Hear the Good News! We are granted grace, mercy and peace through our Lord Jesus Chr…