READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 121:1-8
First Lesson - Abraham's response to God's election is readiness to leave the past behind and begin the journey of faith. Genesis 12:1-4a
Second Lesson - To be children of Abraham is to know the salvation possible through faith in God's grace, not perfect obedience. Romans 4:1-5, 13-17
Gospel - Rebirth by the Spirit is as mysterious as the source of the winds. John 3:1-17

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Come to the Eternal One, who will keep you from all evil and preserve your life.
People: God will keep our going out and our coming in from this time on and forevermore.

INVOCATION
We are drawn to worship you, God of Creation, by the mystery of your power to bring into existenc…