Service of Worship

February 21, 2021

9th Sunday After Christmas
Liturgical Color: Purple

“God listens to my every request with His whole heart.

I will expect the unexpected, greater than all I ask or imagine.”
~ Andrew Murray ~
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements Rev. George Haugen
Hymn #445 “God, How Can We Forgive”

Prayer of Confession Rev. George Haugen

Almighty God, you gave all for us in the sending of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. He humbled
himself and became human, dying on the cross for our sins. We confess Lord, we are prideful. We
seek to exalt ourselves, instead of humbling ourselves to serve others. We do not love, and are often
motivated by selfishness and envy. We walk in darkness, instead of embracing your light. O God, have
mercy on us. Forgive us, and revive us, so that we will have the mind of Christ in our lives. (Please
continue in silent confession) In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon Rev. George Haugen

Leader: Jesus is our Savior! He humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death on the cross for
our sins.
People: God raised him from the dead, and exalted him, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. In him we are forgiven and have
salvation! Praise the Lord! Amen.

Praise Song “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)”

Offertory
Doxology blue hymn book #593
Offertory Prayer

Anthem “Here, O My Lord, I See You”

Old Testament Lesson Leviticus 5:14-16
New Testament Lesson Luke 23:32-37
Sermon: The Word of Forgiveness Rev. George Haugen
Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer
Creed The Nicene Creed
Hymn #442 “Just as I Am, without One Plea”
Benediction Rev. George Haugen
Postlude