Call To Worship
Leader: As a deer longs for a stream of cool water, so I long for you, O God.
People: I thirst for you, the living God.
Leader: Why am I so sad? Why am I so troubled?
People: Once again I will put my hope in God, and I will praise him, my Savior and my God.

Collect
Lord, when the forces of evil seem to be victorious, they cry out to us: "Where is your God?" The battle seems hopeless and we are ready to give up. Help us, God, to be less concerned about our own safety and more determined to …