These biblical and confessional words of commissioning are appropriately spoken by an elder or deacon at the conclusion of the service. They may be spoken from the door of the church as a call to love and serve God and neighbor in the world.
These worship resources from Scripture and the confessions are selected for use on Christ the King / Reign of Christ Sunday.
These excerpts from Scripture and the confessions address the subject of the church. They may be used for Affirmations of Faith following the proclamation of the Word.
These words from Scripture may be spoken as the people are invited to receive the bread and cup.
Each of these confession and pardon sequences is designed to be used as a set, following the shape of the Scripture or confession that is its source. In each case, a congregational prayer of confession should be supplied as indicated. Non-bold parts are intended for leaders; bold parts, for the congregation. Alternately, the leader may speak the entire text.
These words from Scripture and the confessions may be used as Prayers of Confession of Sin. Non-bold parts are intended for leaders; bold parts, for the congregation. Alternately, these texts may be spoken entirely in unison.
These worship resources from Scripture and the confessions are selected for use on the Day of Pentecost.
These words from Scripture and the confessions may be used as Declarations of Forgiveness. They are appropriately spoken from the baptismal font, perhaps while lifting water from the font. Non-bold parts are intended for leaders; bold parts, for the congregation. Alternately, the leader may speak the entire text (with the exception of selections from the catechisms).
These worship resources from Scripture and the confessions are selected for use on the Epiphany of the Lord.
These excerpts from Scripture and the confessions address the theme of God as Father. They may be used for Affirmations of Faith following the proclamation of the Word.