Scripture

Psalm 87

[1] On the holy mount stands the city he founded;
[2] the LORD loves the gates of Zion
more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.
[3] Glorious things of you are spoken,
O city of God. Selah
[4] Among those who know me I mention Rahab and Babylon;
behold, Philistia and Tyre, with Cush—
“This one was born there,” they say.
[5] And of Zion it shall be said,
“This one and that one were born in her”;
for the Most High himself will establish her.
[6] The LORD records as he registers the peoples,
“This one was born there.” Selah
[7] Singers and dancers alike say,
“All my springs are in you.” (ESV)

Call to Worship

Psalm 25:11–13

[11] For your name’s sake, O LORD,
pardon my guilt, for it is great.
[12] Who is the man who fears the LORD?
Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
[13] His soul shall abide in well-being,
and his offspring shall inherit the land. (ESV)

Prayer of Repentance

Lord, you have opened your arms to welcome us as your children. You alone can forgive our sin and mend the scars of our shame. When we were found guilty, the blood of your perfect Son, Jesus, was spilled so we could be declared innocent. Lord, thank you for your mercy toward us. May we run to no other source of refuge. May we wash in no other fountain. May we receive from no other fullness, or rest in no other relief than in the cross of Jesus our Savior. Amen.

Benediction

May the LORD, 
Who loves and establishes His city, 
Bind you to His people through Christ’s atoning blood. 
May His Spirit draw you to Zion, 
where you are born anew by His grace. 
May you sing with joy, finding all your springs in Him. 
In the strong name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.

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