Call to Worship:
We gather to worship a resurrected God. His victory has become our victory. His life has become our life.
Praise be to God!
The Lord blesses the meek and He comforts those who mourn.
We praise him who is our help
The Lord shows mercy to the merciful and He satisfies the hungry.
We praise him who is our salvation
The Lord reveals himself to the pure of heart, and He is a father to the peacemakers.
We praise him who is our deliverance
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
We praise him who is our inheritance
No death will be victorious over the life of the Lord. No matter the circumstance, let us affirm together: Our God has come to visit us. He is our living hope. Amen.
Prayer of Confession:
How is it that death is not reserved for us, though it is the very thing we deserve? And how is it that you, having freed us from death, continue to rescue us when we dwell on it and fear it as though it still held power? And how is it that you met the consequence of death with the blood of your own Son, that he might become our living hope?
We praise you for your love beyond our comprehension.
Forgive us for the lengths we go to to avoid death and its implications. Grant us trust in your suffering servant and in your ability to resurrect.
We praise you for your wisdom beyond our comprehension
Forgive us for feeling abandoned by you. Grant us faith in your Son forsaken on the cross.
We praise you for your grace beyond our comprehension.
We confess that you are the resurrection and the life. Move us from doubt to worship.
We praise you for your faithfulness beyond our comprehension.
Our God has come to visit us. He is our help and hope.
Abide with us Lord. In life and death, we look to you. Amen.
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