Opening Prayer: Almighty God, you have created us, called us, chosen us to be your people. We wait now to receive your word of guidance and blessing. Grant unto us ears to hear, eyes to see, and faith to respond to your love and leadership. In the name of Christ. Amen.

Read: Psalm 126

Read: Isaiah 45:1-8

Prayer:for the church, for others, for myself.

Hymn: “God, Who Touchest Earth with Beauty”
God, who touchest earth with beauty,
Make my heart anew;
With thy spirit recreate me,
Pure and strong and true.

Like thy springs and running waters
Make me crystal pure;
Like thy rocks of towering grandeur
Make me strong and sure.

Like thy dancing waves in sunlight
Make me glad and free;
Like the straightness of the pine trees
Let me upright be.

Like the arching of the heavens
Lift my thoughts above;
Turn my dreams to noble action,
Ministries of love.

God, who touchest earth with beauty,
Make my heart anew;
Keep me ever, by thy spirit,
Pure and strong and true. Amen.

Closing Prayer: May the peace of God fill my heart, mind, and activity all this day long. Amen.