READINGS
Psalter - Psalms 8:1-9
First Lesson - This is the beginning of the book of beginnings. Genesis 1:1-2:4
Second Lesson - Paul sends closing greetings to the church at Corinth. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13
Gospel - Jesus gives his great commission to the eleven remaining disciples to insure continuity of the faith. Matthew 28:16-20

CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to his name.
People: We bow down to the Lord in the splendor of holiness.

INVOCATION
Creator of Light, Light of the World, Illumining Spirit, having seen the light in Jesus Christ, we come to worship you on the day of the week when Jesus was raised from death to life. Illumine your written word in our hearing so that …