DirectionsRead carefully the Liturgist Notes provided.

You have been provided with a stack of cards divided into the sections of the service. Please note the number in the top right corner of each card.

Choose one card from each section of the service.

Once you have chosen your cards they should be numbered consecutively from 1 through 5 (in the top right corner).

Use 1 card for each section of the service. Feel free to write in the blanks on page 5 (this and all pages can be printed again in the future, if necessary).

Suggestions –

At the lectern keep the cards on the left side and your bulletin on the right. This way you will always know where you are in the service.As soon as you are finished with a card move it to the bottom of your stack.

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Introduction to Call to Worship 1

Please stand and join me in reading the responsive Call to Worship found in the bulletin.

OR

Let us call ourselves to worship using the responsive reading found in the bulletin. Please stand.

Call to WorshipHymn

You may sit down.

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Invitation to Confession #64 2

If we claim that we have no sin,we deceive ourselves,and the truth is not in us.But if we confess our sins,God who is faithful and justwill forgive our sinsand cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Let us confess our sinsagainst God and our neighbor.

I John 1:8, 9

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Invitation to Confession #65 2

The proof of God’s amazing love is this:while we were sinnersChrist died for us.Because we have faith in him,we dare to approach God with confidence.

Let us admit our sins before God.

Romans 5:8Heb. 4:16

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Invitation to Confession #66 2

Since we have a great high priestwho has passed through the heavens,Jesus, the son of God,let us with confidencedraw near to the throne of grace,that we may receive mercyand find grace to help us in time of need.

Let us ask God to forgive us.

Heb. 4:14,16

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Invitation to Confession #67 2

If anyone sins,we have someone who pleads with the Fatheron our behalf –Jesus Christ, the righteous one.And Christ himself is the meansby which our sins are forgiven,and not our sins only,but also the sins of everyone.

Let us confess our sinsbefore God and one another.

I John 2:1, 2

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Invitation to Confession #68 2

Come to meall you who labor and are heavily burdened,and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you,and learn from me;for I am gentle and lowly in heart,and you will find rest for your souls.For my yoke is easy,and my burden is light.

Let us ask God to forgive us.

Matt. 11:28-30

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Invitation to Confession #69 2

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted,and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

Let us admit our sins before God.

Ps. 34:18

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Invitation to Confession #70 2

For God so loved the worldthat God gave the only Son,that whoever believes in Himshould not perish but have eternal life.For God sent the Son into the world,not to condemn the world,but that the world might be saved through Him.

Let us confess our sinsagainst God and our neighbor.

John 3:16, 17

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Invitation to Confession #71 2

Let us draw near to God with sincerity of heartand full assurance of faith,our guilty hearts sprinkled clean,our bodies washed with pure water.

Let us confess our sinsbefore God and one another.

Heb. 10:22

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Invitation to Confession #72 2

Our God is a god of justice,waiting to be gracious to you,yearning to have pity on you.Blessed are all who wait for the Lord.

In penitence and faith,let us confess our sins to Almighty God.

Isa. 30;18

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Invitation to Confession #73 2

This is the covenantwhich I will make with the house of Israel,says the Lord:I will put my law within them,and I will write it upon their hearts;I will be their God,and they shall be my people.I will forgive their evil deeds,and I will remember their sin no more.

In penitence and faith,let us confess our sins to almighty God.

Jer. 31:33, 34

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Introduction to Passing the Peace #98 3

Since God has forgiven us in Christ,let us forgive one another.

May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

John 20:19, 21, 26

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Introduction to Passing the Peace #99 3

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.To this peace we were calledas members of a single body.

The peace of Christ be with you.

Col. 3:15John 20:19, 21, 26

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Introduction to Passing the Peace #100 3

Since Christ has opened His heart to us,let us open our hearts to one another,and God will be glorified.

The peace of Christ be with you.

John 20:19, 21, 26

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Prayer of Illumination #101 4

Guide us, O God,by your Word and Holy Spirit,that in your light we may see light,in your truth find freedom,and in your will discover your peace;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #102 4

Prepare our hearts, O God,to accept your Word.Silence in us any voice but your own,that, hearing, we may also obey your will;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #103 4

O God,tell us what we need to hear,and show us what we ought to doto obey Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #104 4

Lord, open our hearts and mindsby the power of your Holy Spirit,that as the Scriptures are readand your word is proclaimed,we may hear with joy what you say to us today.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #105 4

Gracious God,give us humble, teachable and obedient hearts,That we may receive what you have revealed,and do what you have commanded.Since we do not live by bread alone,but by every word that comes from your mouth,make us hunger for this heavenly food,that it may nourish us todayin the ways of eternal life;through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #106 4

God our helper,show us your ways and teach us your paths.By your Holy Spirit,open our mindsthat we may be led by your truthand taught your will.Then may we praise youby listening to your Wordand by obeying it;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #107 4

O Lord, our God,your Word is the lamp to our feetand light to our path.Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love,that we may be obedient to your willand live always for your glory,through Jesus Christ our Savior.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #108 4

God, source of all light,by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us the spirit of wisdom and understandingthat, being taught by you in Holy scripture,our hearts and minds may be opened to know the thingsthat pertain to life and holiness;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #109 4

Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word;and give us gracethat we may clearly understandand freely choose the way of your wisdom;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #110 4

God of mercy,you promised never to break your covenant with us.Amid all the changing words of our generation,may we hear your eternal Word that does not change.Then may we respond to your gracious promiseswith faithful and obedient lives;through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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Prayer of Illumination #111 4

Blessed Lord,who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning;Grant us so to hear them,read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them,that we may embrace and ever hold fastthe blessed hope of everlasting life,which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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First Scripture Lesson 5

Our first scripture lesson is taken from the Book of _________________ chapter ___________ verse(s)____________. Listen for God’s Word to you.

[read scripture]

This ends the reading from the Book of _______________

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