Greeting
Leader: Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth."
Congregation: Lord, put the taste of Christ's love in our mouths and in our deeds.
Leader: Jesus said, "For everyone will be salted with fire."
Congregtion: Lord, as our love is tested, preserve us with your strength.
Leader: Jesus said, "If salt has lost it saltiness, how can you season it?"
Congregation: Lord, if love does not flavor our actions; then what value are we to anyone?
Leader: Jesus said, "Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
Congregation: Lord, let love season our every thought and desire, and use it to bring peace to our fellowship.

Acts of Confession
God of heaven and earth, forgive us for our jealousy. We see the congregation down the street succeed where we have failed, and we assume tha…