READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 24
First Lesson—The prophet celebrates the conquest of death still to come. Isaiah 25:6-9
Second Lesson—John foresees an immortality that is rich with a loving personal relationship with God. Revelation 21:1-6
Gospel—The death of Lazarus is the occasion for a miracle of Jesus and a promise of eternal life for all who would come after him. John 11:32-44

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: God has spoken. Be glad and rejoice.
People: We will be glad and rejoice in the salvation of God.

INVOCATION
Eternal God, whose beginning is beyond our knowing, and whose life is unending, we come to worship because you have made yourself known to us in Jesus Christ. We are filled with wonder that in his inc…