READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 78:1-7
First Lesson - Joshua must reiterate the insistence of Yaweh to be worshiped solely and not as just one among many gods. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25
Second Lesson - Paul reaffirms his faith that there is to be either personal resurrection or ascension for us as for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Gospel - Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids, five of whom were wise and five foolish. Matthew 25:1-13

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving.
People: We will pay our vows to the Most High.

INVOCATION
God Eternal, Son of God, mortal and immortal, Living Spirit, we are gathered to worship you and to encourage one another with words of scripture and s…