Who are we (Part 3)

The Divine Service is God’s service to us. It also is our response as priests to Him. We offer the sacrifices of praise for what He has done. The actions of God toward us in the Divine Service are called Sacramental. Our actions toward God in the Divine Service are called Sacrificial. 

The Sacramental parts of the Divine Service are:

· The Holy Absolution

· The Readings of Scripture

· The Sermon

· The Distribution of the Holy Supper

· The Benedictions i.e. Blessings

The Sacrificial parts of the Divine Service are:

· The Confession of our Sins

· The Prayers

· The Hymns and Canticles

· The Creed

· The Offerings