Community Presbyterian Church, Charlestown IN: Bulletin 03/22/2020
Opening Prayer:
Lord, help me to relax. Take from me the tension that makes peace impossible. Take from me the fears that do not allow me to venture. Take from me the worries that blind my sight. Take from me the distress that hides your joy. Help me to know that I am with you, that I am in your care, that I am in your love. Amen.
Call to Worship:
One: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,
One: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus,
All: The author and perfecter of our faith,
One: Who for the joy set before him endured the cross,
All: Scorning its shame, he sat down at God's right hand.
One: Let us consider him who endured such opposition from sinful people,
All: So that we will not grow weary and lose heart.
One: Let us worship God!Hymn Open My Eyes
Prayer of Confession
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess
that we have strayed from you and turned from your way. We are misled
by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained and great when
we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your
truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of
righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,
that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross,
so that we, free from sins, might live for righteousness;
by his wounds we have been healed.
Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. Amen!
Scripture Reading (linked in sermon message): John 9:1-41
Hymn Amazing Grace
Morning Prayer and The Lord's Prayer
Gracious God, we pray for the faithful all over the world,
that all who love you may be united in your service.
We pray for the church . . .
We pray for the peoples and leaders of the nations,
that they may be reconciled one to another
in pursuit of your justice and peace.
We pray for the world . . .
We pray for all who suffer from prejudice, greed, or violence,
that the heart of humanity may warm with your tenderness.
We pray especially for all prisoners of politics or religion
and for all refugees.
We pray for all who are oppressed . . .
We pray for all in need
because of famine, flood, earthquake, or pandemic
that they may know the hope of your faithfulness
through the help of others.
We pray especially for the people of . . .
We pray for the land, the sea, the sky—
for your whole creation, which longs for its redemption.
We pray that we may live with respect for your creation
and use your gifts with reverence.
We pray for the creation . . .
We pray for all who suffer the pain of sickness,
loneliness, fear, or loss,
that those whose names are in our hearts,
in the hearts of others,
or known to you alone,
may receive strength and courage.
We pray for those in need . . .
God of compassion,
into your hands we commend all for whom we pray,
trusting in your mercy now and forever.
We are now very bold to pray the prayer Jesus taught us, saying... Amen.
Hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee
Now...go out into the world (as much as we are able) and go in peace. May the GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ, the LOVE of God, and the FELLOWSHIP and POWER of the Holy Spirit be with you and all those whom you love, wherever they may be, this day and in to all eternity. Amen.
Now...go out into the world (as much as we are able) and go in peace. May the GRACE of our Lord Jesus Christ, the LOVE of God, and the FELLOWSHIP and POWER of the Holy Spirit be with you and all those whom you love, wherever they may be, this day and in to all eternity. Amen.
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