READINGS
Psalter- Psalms 24
First Lesson - The prophet celebrates the conquest of death still to come. Isaiah 25:6-9 [OR] The wise one celebrates the immortality of the righteous in the care of the Eternal One. Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9
Second Lesson - John foresees an immortality that is rich with a loving personal relationship to 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 unendin…