This call to worship and greeting from God originally appeared in "Our Living Guarantee—Easter 2: Living the Guarantee of a Firm Foundation."
Gathering Sentences
Alleluia! The Lord is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Yahweh's my strength and also my song, and now God is my salvation. Hear the shouts, hear the triumph songs in the camp of the saved?
"The hand of Jehovah is raised in victory! The hand of Jehovah has turned the tide!"
Thank you for responding to me; you've truly become my salvation! The stone the masons discarded as flawed is now the capstone.
This is the Lord's work. We rub our eyes—we can hardly believe it! This is the very day the LORD acted—let's celebrate and be festive.
Salvation now, Yahweh. Salvation now!
Oh yes, Yahweh—a free and full life!
May all the best from God and Christ be yours.
Grace be with you.
—adapted from Psalm 118:14–16, 22–25 MSG
Revised Common Lectionary
Years A, B, C: Easter—Resurrection of the Lord
Year C: Easter—Second Sunday of Easter
