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A prayer of confession of the reality of sin in personal and common life follows. In a declaration of pardon, the gospel is proclaimed and forgiveness is declared in the name of Jesus Christ. God’s redemption and God’s claim upon human life are remembered.
Hear our confession, forgive us, and cleanse our hearts to worship You. Establish us as Your faithful people, who move and act in obedience and love, and in imitation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Assurance of Pardon As we confess our shortcomings and God offers us the assurance that in Jesus Christ—who lived, died, and was raised to show us the power of God’s love that conquers the power of sin—we are forgiven and loved regardless of what we have done in the past. We have the assurance that we are continually being made new into the
The 2018 Worship Resources include: Readings Call to Worship Opening Prayer Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardon Call to Offering Prayer of Dedication Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer after Communion Charge and Blessing Prepared by: Rev. Holly and Rev. Kaci Clark-Porter
Almighty God, who does freely pardon all who repent and turn to Him, now fulfill in every contrite heart the promise of redeeming grace; forgiving all our sins, and cleansing us from an evil conscience; through the perfect sacrifice of Christ Jesus our Lord.
Biblical and Confessional Resources for Worship This collection of resources, developed at the request of the 213th General Assembly (2001), draws new liturgical texts from the Scriptures and the Book of Confessions. May it foster worship that is biblical, liturgical, ecumenical, and Reformed—faithful, joyous, and ever new—
Each of these confession and pardon sequences is designed to be used as a set, following the shape of the Scripture or confession that is its source. In each case, a congregational prayer of confession should be supplied as indicated.
