Epiphany 3b

L       Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath; those of low estate cannot be trusted. Placed on the scales together they weigh even less than a breath. Put no trust in extortion; in robbery take no empty pride; though wealth increase set not your heart upon it. (Psalm 65:9-10) Let us confess the ways we set our hearts on empty pride.

Time for confession and reflection

L       God alone is my rock and my salvation,

C       God is my deliverance and my honor; I shall never be shaken for God is my strong rock and my refuge. (Psalm 65:6-7)

L       Brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on…deal with the world as though you had no dealings with it for the present form of this world is passing away. (1 Corinthians 7:29, 31)

Epiphany 2b

L       …do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, which you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body. (1 Corinthians 6:19, 20) Let us confess the ways we fail to honor God with our whole being.

Silence for confession and reflection

L       O LORD, you have searched me out and have known me.

C       You know my sitting down and my rising up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You yourself created my inmost parts; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I will thank you because I am marvelously made. (Psalm 139:2, 14)

^L         All things are lawful for me, but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. All who are united to the Lord become one spirit with him. (1 Corinthians 6:12, 17)

Baptism of Our Lord Year B

L       Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due God's name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. (Psalm 29:1-2) Let us confess the ways we fail to worship the Lord with all our heart, mind and soul.

Time for confession and refection

L       Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness

C       My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. (Luke 1:47,50)

L            O Lord, give strength to your people; give them, O Lord, the blessings of peace.  (Psalm 29:11)



Christmas 1b



L            But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. (Galatians 5:4-5) Let us confess the ways we fail to live as children of God.

Time for confession and reflection

L            I will greatly rejoice in the LORD

C       my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness... (Isaiah 61:10)

L            And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. (Galatians 5:6-7)

Christmas Year B

 

L       See, your salvation comes…You shall be called, "The Holy People,      The Redeemed of the LORD"; and you shall be called, "Sought Out, and
Not Forsaken." (Isaiah 62:11-12) Let us confess the ways we fail to live as chosen people.

Time for confession and reflection

L       Light dawns for the righteous, and joy for the honest of heart.

C       We will rejoice in the Lord and give thanks to God's holy name for you guard our lives and rescue us...

(Psalm 97:10-12)

L       …when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of any works of righteousness that we had done, but according to his mercy... (Titus 3:4-5)

Advent 4b



L       (The Lord) scatters the proud in their conceit, casting down the mighty from their thrones and lifting up the lowly, filling the hungry with good things and sending the rich empty away. Let us confess the conceit that separates us from God. (Luke 1:51-53)

Silence for confession and reflection

L       You have come to the aid of your people.

C           My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for you have done great things for me, and holy is your name. (Luke 1:46, 47, 49, 54)

L                   You have mercy on those who fear you, from generation to generation to remember the promise of mercy. (Luke 1:50, 54) To God who is able to strengthen you to bring about the obedience of faith through Jesus Christ, be the glory forever! (Romans 16:26, 27)

Advent 3b

L          Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Let us confess the ways we fail to lives of rejoicing, prayer and thanksgiving

Time for confession and reflection

C          Restore our fortunes, O Lord (that) those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy (for) you have done great things for us, and we are glad indeed. (Psalm 126:3-5)

L          “….proclaim the year of the LORD's favor… to provide for those who mourn…to give them a garland instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit. Isaiah 61:2, 3