God With Us…In the Struggle for Justice

Bible Text: John 1:43-41 | Preacher: Rev. Seth J. Thomas | Series: God with Us | Jesus invites Nathanael to have his perceptions and skepticism confronted, offering him a way forward to come, see, and participate in God’s way of justice.

January 17, 2021 Bulletin

I the Lord of Sea and Sky GTG 69
Lord Prepare Me GTG 701
Lift Every Voice and Sing GTG 339

CALL TO WORSHIP      Sarah Condreay, Lector
Come and see the grace of God,
Christ our teacher and our friend.
Come and see the son of God,
Christ our healer and salvation.
God is moving in this place.
Come and see! Come and see.

HYMN OF PRAISE “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky” – GTG #69

CALL TO CONFESSION      Rev. Seth Thomas

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of abundant mercy,
you embodied love for us in the life of Jesus Christ.
You ate with sinners and shared with outcasts.
You loved with boldness and healed with grace.
Forgive us, O God, when we do not trust your love:
when we doubt whether we are worthy of your care.
Forgive us, O God, when we try to cheapen love:
when we limit it to shallow feelings instead of bold actions.
Help us, O God, when we cannot feel your love,
when we are isolated, afraid, and unable to see your presence.
Forgive us, O God, of the ways we fall short.
Free us to try again,
and let your love lead the way. Amen.