the God of the suffering, the poor and the downtrodden. We praise God who gives justice to the oppressed and bread to the hungry; who sets captives free and makes the blind to see; who protects strangers, orphans and widows and obstructs the plans of the wicked. We believe that the Church belongs to God and that it should stand where God stands: against injustice and with those who are wronged We commit ourselves to reject all forms of injustice in ourselves and amongst us; and to struggle against all forms of injustice and every teaching that allows injustices to flourish. We are called to confess and to do all this in obedience to Jesus Christ, our only Lord, even if authorities or laws oppose this, even if punishment and suffering may be the consequence. Jesus is Lord! We will follow Him! To the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Confession of Belhar —The * Closing Song God of Every Nation” GTG, #756 “O * Benediction [insert name here] Passing of the Peace * Please rise in body or in spirit.
the God of the suffering, the poor and the downtrodden. We praise God who gives justice to the oppressed and bread to the hungry; who sets captives free and makes the blind to see; who protects strangers, orphans and widows and obstructs the plans of the wicked. We believe that the Church belongs to God and that it should stand where God stands: against injustice and with those who are wronged We commit ourselves to reject all forms of injustice in ourselves and amongst us; and to struggle against all forms of injustice and every teaching that allows injustices to flourish. We are called to confess and to do all this in obedience to Jesus Christ, our only Lord, even if authorities or laws oppose this, even if punishment and suffering may be the consequence. Jesus is Lord! We will follow Him! To the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be honor and glory for ever and ever. —The Confession of Belhar * Closing Song “O God of Every Nation” GTG, #756 * Benediction [insert name here] Passing of the Peace * Please rise in body or in spirit.
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