READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 147:12-20 [OR] Wisdom of Solomon 10:15-21
First Lesson—There is reason for joy in the regathering of the people of God after their dispersal. Jeremiah 31:7-14 [OR] Sirach 24:1-12 The Praise of Wisdom
Second Lesson—God’s earthly family is adopted through Jesus Christ to enlarge the heavenly family. Ephesians 1:3-14
Gospel—We are a new humanity through Jesus Christ and our rebirth through receiving him. John 1:(1-9), 10-18

CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Sing out your praises and say,
People: God has saved his people.

INVOCATION
God of our hopes, Christ of our faith, Spirit in our hearts, we come to worship you with joy and gladness. Your goodness knows no limits of generation or gender, o…