One: Give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make his deeds known to all people!
All: Sing to God; sing praises to the Lord; dwell on all his wondrous works!
One: Give praise to God’s holy name! Let the hearts rejoice of all those seeking the Lord!
All: Pursue the Lord and his strength; seek his face always!  
†OPENING HYMN: #527     “Near to the Heart of God”  
CALL TO CONFESSION      
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:              
We are still works in progress, Lord, as you know. We have inner work to do, examining our fears, relinquishing grudges, accepting hard-to-swallow truths, and forgiving the sins of others, as well as our own. Your Spirit is breathing new hope into our places of despair and shining a gentle, softening light into our darker recesses of anger and regret. Jesus forgave sinners, healed and empowered persons who appeared helpless, and restored the hopes of so many. Encounter us in those same ways here, Lord, as we are today. Transform us, Lord, as you see us growing as your beloveds: healed, whole, and fully alive. Hear now our silent prayers of confession. 
SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION: We pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
†PASSING OF THE PEACE
†CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: # 579     “Gloria Patri”
TIME FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN