READINGS
Psalter—Psalm 118:14-29 [OR] Psalm 150
First Lesson—The stubborn refusal of the apostles to desist in the spreading of the Good News in Jerusalem brings examination before the council. Acts 5:27-32
Second Lesson—To Christians in a period of persecution John brings visions of the risen Lord in glory. Revelation 1:4-8
Gospel—The risen Christ appears to his disciples first in the absence of Thomas, then with the questioner present. John 20:19-31

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Worship reverently the One who is, who was, and who is to come, Sovereign of sovereigns.
People: We will worship together with the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, Jesus, our high priest.

INVOCATION
Heavenly Sovereig…