04.21.24
Call to Worship
Praise the Lord!
In times of confusion,
Praise the Lord!
In moments of joy,
Praise the Lord!
In sorrow and grief,
Praise the Lord!
He is with us!
Praise the Lord!
CONFESSION & LAMENT
When we are afraid or confused,
we look for assurance and we want simple answers.
Help us to be open to a faith that is curious.
Our weariness from trials and hurts
causes us to shut down, become cynical, or try to grab control.
Give us more hope than the enemy wants us to see.
The world is difficult and unpredictable,
And we don’t know how to hold the mystery of it all.
Help us to lean into You with our doubts.
ASSURANCE OF GOSPEL PEACE
We have solid ground beneath our feet in Christ!
No matter what shifting sands blow in life.
Jesus gives us hope for today and for the life to come!
When we are confused by life and we crave understanding,
Stress, depression, and anger crowd our minds.
Jesus invites us to take comfort so we aren’t burdened.
He tells us “do not be anxious” in the same way a parent would encourage a child.
So, we can set down the weight of the world because God holds it with love, truth, and justice.