Leader: In Jesus Christ God has removed

Leader: In Jesus Christ God has removed our sins from us and given us a new name.
People: Now we are called Forgiven.
Leader: In Jesus Christ God has assured us that he could never forget us.
People: Now we rejoice that we are called Remembered.
Leader: In Jesus Christ God has changed our perspective that we are enemies of God and grace.
People: Now we are called Friends.
Leader: In Jesus Christ God has written us new birth certificates.
People: And now our citizenship is in heaven and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord…