READINGS
Psalter—Isaiah 12 or Psalm 98
First Lesson—The prophet foresees the new heavens and the new earth as a place of joy and peace. Isaiah 65:17-25
Second Lesson—The apostle Paul gives the Thessalonians a strong recommendation that they be steadfast in their daily work as they anticipate the unknown day of the return of Jesus. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
Gospel—Jesus encourages endurance under persecution that will surely come. Luke 21:5-19

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Sing praises to the Eternal One, who has done gloriously.
People: We will let this be known in all the earth, for great in our midst is the Holy One of Israel and the church.

INVOCATION
Holy God, you have come in our midst through Jesus Christ…