Pastor: We begin our worship in the name of the Father, and of the  Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. Song

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Confession Pastor: Lord God, you know our need before we ask. You know our sin before we confess. You want to forgive us before we ask. Your love and grace are never exhausted. Lord, in our confession help us to be honest with ourselves, help us to seek your mercy and grace.

Confession Pastor: Loving God, we admit to you that we are often like stony fields, the seed of your Word is freely poured out on us but we often choke it our by all the other distractions and sins of this life. Too often we allow weeds to flourish and goodness to wither.

Confession People: Heavenly Father, we confess to you that we have sinned against you in many ways, in our thoughts, in our words, by what we have done and by what we have failed to do.

Confession People: Most loving God, please open our lives to receive again your Gospel. Rain your mercy on us, and shine the warmth of your love on us. Have mercy on us, forgive us and fill us with your Holy Spirit. Amen.

Forgiveness Pastor: God has had mercy on us, he loves us and has given his Son to die for us. So by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father, and of the Son  and of the Holy Spirit. Peace be with you. People: Amen.

The Psalm of the Day (see Sunday Bulletin) At the end of the Psalm: Glory to the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Prayer of the Day (see Sunday Bulletin)

The Readings for Today Response after the 1 st two Readings: P: This is the Word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God Response after the Gospel: P: This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise be to you O Christ.

The Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried.

He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

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Meditation

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Prayer of the Church

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Sending Out P: Go out into the world in peace. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind, and love your neighbour as yourself.

The Blessing P: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his faced shine on you and give you peace. The Lord look upon you with favour and give you  peace. C: Amen. Amen. Amen.

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You may stand for silent prayer as the Bell is rung…

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