This call to worship and greeting from God originally appeared in "Our Living Guarantee—Easter 5: Living the Guarantee of Plenty for All."
Gathering Sentences
Alleluia! The Lord is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Hallelujah!
Hallelujah from heaven, praise God from the mountaintops.
Hallelujah from all God's angels and all God's warriors.
Praise God, sun and moon and morning stars.
Praise God, high heaven and heavenly rain clouds.
Praise, O let them praise the name of Yahweh—
God spoke the word, and there they were!
Let them praise the name of Yahweh—it's the only name worth praising.
God's radiance exceeds anything in earth and sky.
God has built a monument—God's very own people!
May all the best from God and Christ be yours.
Grace be with you.
—adapted from Psalm 148:1-5, 13-14 MSG
Revised Common Lectionary
Year C: Easter—Fifth Sunday of Easter
