The Sovereign Love of God

T he A scension of C hrist

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Prayers of Confession Let us now confess our sins to God and receive mercy and grace to help in our time of need. Assurance of Pardon Having faithfully confessed and renounced your sin, Christ also has been faithful to forgive your sins and to purify you from all unrighteousness. It is certain, that there is One who has spoken to the Father in your defense, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One who is the atoning sacrifice for our sins and for the sins of the whole world. His grace and peace are with you now. Amen. 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, who is the True Vine, the source of our life, the supplier of our strength, and our help in times of trouble, be glorified today. Reveal yourself to us; show us how to abide in you, and how to allow you to abide in us. We desire that we might remain in you, that we might learn to bear fruit, and that you may be honored as we glorify your Father in