Reading of the Law of God
Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6.2
Confession of Sin
Our Father, Your Word is clear. We are to be involved in
each other’s lives. We are to be careful to notice when someone is in need. We
are to help each other to bear the burdens You place on us. And yet, it is so
easy for us to be concerned just for ourselves. It is so easy to neglect the
others who are here. It is so easy not to care. Forgive us for this sin. Teach
us to care for one another, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could
stand? But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared. Psalm 130.3-4