Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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T he S eason of L ent

Petitions and Supplications, Ending with the Lord’s Prayer Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

~ Matthew 6.9-13 (KJV)

Doxology (and/or closing song) Praise God fromwhom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Departing to Serve

Benediction Lord Jesus Christ, grant us the grace to love you more than we do now, more than we have ever loved you. Help us to truly comprehend how lost and broken we are apart from your mercy. Enable us to acknowledge, with love and understanding, the simple truth that apart from the Good News of salvation in your name, not a single soul will survive the judgment. You alone are our source and our life. To you alone be praise, to the glory of the Father. In your name we pray, amen. Affirmation for the Day Sunday: Regardless of our circumstances or history, we will perish if we do not repent. Monday: God does not show bias among people; all who repent will be saved. Tuesday: The judgment of God is on all those who do not know him, however things may appear. Wednesday: No person or group is exempt from the need to repent and be saved.