Order of Worship for Sunday, March 23rd 2025

Leader: Jesus calls us to seek the lost, to go where others will not go.
People: Lord, give us the heart of the Good Shepherd!

Leader: The world tells us to be comfortable, to stay with the 99, but Jesus says, “Go after the one.”
People: Lord, give us the courage to act with urgency!

Leader: Heaven rejoices over one sinner who returns—so let us prepare our hearts for worship!
People: We come with joy, ready to be sent, ready to celebrate!

God of Relentless Love, You never stop searching for the lost, but we confess that we often do. We turn away from those who seem too broken, too different, too far gone. We judge rather than embrace, we hesitate rather than act. Forgive us, Lord. Break our hearts for what breaks Yours. Give us eyes to see, feet to move, and hands to welcome all whom You seek. In the name of Jesus, who calls us to go. Amen.

Leader: Rejoice, for God’s mercy is greater than our hesitation, and His love is stronger than our fears. The lost are never too lost, the broken never too broken. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven and called to go forth in love.
People: Thanks be to God! Amen.

All that we have is a gift from You. You have sought us, found us, and called us into Your mission. As we bring our gifts before You, may they be used to seek the lost, to restore the broken, to proclaim Your love in word and action. Bless these offerings, that they may build Your kingdom, bring joy to heaven, and transform lives on earth. With grateful hearts, we dedicate them to You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.