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We say together the words printed in bold.

¶ Gathering to worship God

Greeting

Let us worship God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen.

The Lord be with you
and also with you.

This is the day which the Lord has made.
AllLet us rejoice and be glad in it.

Hymn or song

Opening Prayer

Silence is kept and the collect, the prayer for the day, is said.

¶ Saying Sorry to God

God our Father,
we come to you in sorrow for our sins.

For turning away from you,
and ignoring your will for our lives;
Father, forgive us:
Allsave us and help us.

For behaving just as we wish,
without thinking of you;
Father, forgive us:
Allsave us and help us.

For failing you by what we do,
and think and say;
Father, forgive us:
Allsave us and help us.

For letting ourselves be drawn away from you
by temptations in the world about us;
Father, forgive us:
Allsave us and help us.

For living as if we were ashamed
to belong to your Son;
Father, forgive us:
Allsave us and help us.

The president declares God's forgiveness

Praise

Blessed is the Lord,
Allfor he has heard the voice of our prayer;

Therefore shall our hearts dance for joy
Alland in our song will we praise our God.

¶ Hearing and responding to the Word of God

Reading(s)

Read by: None

After each reading this response may be used

This is the word of the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.

Hymn or song

Response

This may include a sermon or talk, discussion and activities for different age groups

Affirmation of Faith

Do you believe and trust in God the Father?
AllI believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

Do you believe and trust in his Son Jesus Christ?
AllI believe 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, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Do you believe and trust in the Holy Spirit?
AllI believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Led by: None

The prayers may include one of these responses
Lord, in your mercy
hear our prayer.
(or)
Lord, hear your people
and answer our prayers.
The prayers may end with
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

AllOur 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.

¶ Going out to serve God

Let us bless the Lord:
thanks be to God.
Blessing, honour and glory be yours,
here and everywhere,
now and for ever.
Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
AllIn the name of Christ. Amen.

Copyright acknowledgment (where not indicated below):

Confession (Lament) © Mrs B. Perry / Jubilate Hymns (Adapted)

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