"All Things New"

Call to Worship (Psalm 50)

The mighty One summons us from sunrise to sunset. Out of perfect beauty, God shines forth. God calls to heaven and earth, "Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me." The heavens declare the righteousness of God, the judge of people and nations. Let us not forget God, but with thanksgiving as our sacrifice, let us be a people of justice. We worship the God of our salvation.

Opening Prayer (Psalm 50, Luke 12)

Gracious God, thank you for seeking us out, for gathering us before you, for not keeping silent in the face of our need. Thank you for calling us into account, and for challenging us with strong words to be a people of covenant and justice. Thank you for assuring us that we need not be afraid, for it is your good pleasure to give us your kingdom. In courage and hope, we come before you this hour, to hear your Word and prepare our hearts for the unexpected hour of your coming. In Jesus' name we pray.

Offertory

Lord, with a cheerful heart, I sow my seed.

Today, I planted it in good ground.

I believe my needs are met,

my family is blessed, and I’m expecting a supernatural harvests in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Prayer (Hebrews 11, Luke 12)

Creator God, maker of stars and seashores, reveal your word to us this day in which all things were made. Redeemer God, caller of disciples, light our lamps this day, dress us for action, and open the doors of our hearts and minds. Sustainer God, sender of the Holy Spirit, renew in us the faith of our ancestors, that we might claim it as our own in covenant with you. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Revelation 21:1-8 New International Version A New Heaven and a New Earth 1 Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 5 He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

6 He said to me: “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. 7 Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children. 8 But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Benediction (Luke 12)

Have your lamps lit. Be dressed for action. Be generous; give alms. Be unburdened by possessions. Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Go in peace. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.